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Arison Foundation
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Health

The Foundation's health activity focuses on two areas:

General Health: The Foundation works to improve physical and professional infrastructure in hospitals and healthcare institutions, to provide optimal and innovative care and to reduce disparities between the center and the periphery. The Foundation also works to improve quality of life for individuals with financial needs who meet the Foundation's criteria, through support for dental care costs.

Mental Health: The Foundation works to improve the mental wellbeing of children, youth, and young adults aged 8-25, and to prevent the development of chronic mental health disorders - with a focus on early detection and prevention programs, and the training of professionals and change agents.

Projects, Programs & Activities

The Ted Arison Medical Tower, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

The Foundation's flagship project set a new standard for hospital care in Israel. Out of deep commitment, Shari Arison was personally involved in the project from start to finish, leaving her personal mark on the welcoming, inclusive, and innovative design of the inpatient departments.

The Foundation is committed to the ongoing development of the Medical Center, and has supported multiple initiatives for patient wellbeing from the first donation in 1995 to this day, including: the inpatient building, nurses' residences, the Arison helipad, the 'Piano' lobby, the Arison Center for Innovation, building maintenance, and the establishment of Assif Center - PTSD.

"The Arison Foundation's generous donation transformed the Tel Aviv Medical Center beyond recognition," said Prof. Gabi Barbash, the hospital's CEO at the time. "Thanks to the Foundation, the hospital made a significant leap in quality and excellence… only Shari's giving, her true partnership and involvement in every detail of the project enabled me as CEO to push the Tel Aviv Medical Center to where it is today."

The Ted Arison Hospitalization Tower at Ichilov

The Arison Pediatric Emergency Medicine Center, Wolfson Medical Center

Through the Save a Child's Heart nonprofit organization, the Foundation donated to the establishment of a new emergency department at the new children's hospital.

The hospital serves the western Gush Dan population.

Every year, the pediatric emergency department at Wolfson receives 25,000 visits, with significant growth expected as the area's population continues to expand.

The Arison Center for Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Wolfson

The Arison Building for Hyperbaric Medicine, Shamir Medical Center

The Foundation donated the Arison Building, part of the Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research - the largest of its kind in Israel and one of the largest in the world. Pressure chambers within the building provide flexible treatment options, including high-pressure oxygen therapy for hospitalized patients. Following the October 7th attack and the Iron Swords War, the Foundation and the Sagol Foundation jointly established a trauma treatment center in the building.

The Arison Building for Hyperbaric Medicine at Shamir

Nefesh B'Nefesh

In response to a national need arising from the shortage of medical personnel in Israel - particularly in the periphery - the Foundation partnered in an initiative by Nefesh B'Nefesh and the State of Israel, aimed at bringing new doctors to Israel. The Foundation's donation supports the recruitment of pediatric specialists to healthcare institutions in the periphery.

Nefesh B’Nefesh

United Hatzalah - Hospital Emergency Room Project

The Foundation has maintained a longstanding partnership with United Hatzalah in support of their Hospital Emergency Room Project, designed to relieve overload and overcrowding in emergency rooms amid staff shortages. Volunteers undergo training as medics and integrate into emergency room operations - alleviating the burden on medical teams and enabling better patient care.

United Hatzalah

Emek Yezreel College, Department of Nursing

The Foundation funds the 'Opportunity for Success' program, which helps students of Ethiopian origin studying nursing. Students receive scholarships and a wraparound support framework to meet academic requirements and complete their studies. As graduates enter the nursing workforce, the program addresses the shortage of healthcare professionals while opening doors for Ethiopian Israelis to build careers in a meaningful profession - and become role models in their community.

Yezreel Valley College, Department of Nursing

ICA and the Ted Arison Family Foundation - Youth and Young Adults Initiative

The Israeli Center on Addiction and Mental Health and the Foundation have joined forces in a strategic partnership, developing both community and individual services aimed at preventing chronic mental illness.

In early 2023, post-COVID and in light of rising rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidality among children and youth - and given the deteriorating mental wellbeing of children and young people in Israel and worldwide - the Foundation decided to prioritize mental health as a strategic focus area.

The collaboration between the Foundation and ICA spans five areas: prevention program development, professional training, research, development of supporting technologies, and organizational coalitions to advance the field.

The need for the Center has grown sharply - driven by continuous exposure to political violence and the trauma of October 7, which has taken a particular toll on children, youth, and young adults.

ICA Youth and Young Adults Initiative

Enosh - The Israeli Mental Health Association

In 2024, the Foundation brought together the Azrieli Foundation and the Scheinberg Foundation to support Enosh’s organizational leap, forming a network of 7 new centers for emotional care for youth and young adults in crisis and trauma situations across the south and north of Israel.

The partnership is encouraging Enosh’s capacity building - professional infrastructure and standards needed to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery. The project launched in 2025.

Enosh, the Israeli Mental Health Association

The Trauma and Resilience Center, Tel Aviv University

In 2025, the Foundation approved a donation to develop an online program building emotional regulation skills and resilience to prevent post-trauma - targeting at-risk youth in conflict-exposed communities and youth approaching military service. Once complete, the program will be made available to youth organizations across Israel.

The Trauma and Resilience Center at Tel Aviv University