In Memory of Prof. Yoram Maaravi
Prof. Yoram Maaravi |
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Prof. Maaravi worked for 37 years at Hadassah Har Hazofim (Mount Scopus) Hospital, where he led the field of geriatric medicine and was involved in numerous studies focusing on the physical, functional, health-related, social, and economic aspects of aging. He published dozens of articles in the international scientific literature and lectured at many academic institutions in the field of geriatrics.
In parallel, he served as the director of home rehabilitation and community rehabilitation centers for Clalit Health Services in the Jerusalem district, and as chief physician in the geriatric and rehabilitation system of the Hadassah Medical Centers and the Hebrew University, Jerusalem.
Prof. Maaravi took an active part in public committees related to aging and dedicated time to broad public and educational work. As part of this, he participated in the Israeli public TV program "80 and Four" (Kan 11), where he promoted awareness of the importance of intergenerational connections and their positive impact on the quality of life of older adults.
Yoram was a beloved partner, father of two daughters, and a warm, deeply appreciated individual who was loved by his friends, colleagues, and patients.
Until his untimely death, he was a member of the leadership of the Cuenca Research Institute for Treatment Approaches to Age-Related Diseases at Tel Aviv University, where he played a central role in shaping the institute's vision and strategic directions.
The institute's first conference (September 2, 2025), which will be dedicated to his memory, reflects the gerontological perspective that Prof. Maaravi championed, a view that considers the full spectrum of life domains and the interconnected physical, emotional, familial, social, and economic factors that together shape the health, quality of life, and longevity of aging individuals.
Watch Prof. Yoram Maaravi's conversation with Geula Even-Sa'ar: |
Prof. Yoram Maaravi was a specialist in geriatrics, internal medicine, endocrinology, and rehabilitation. He was also a pioneering researcher and one of the leading figures in the fields of geriatrics and rehabilitation in Israel. Over the course of decades of professional activity, he combined clinical excellence with extensive academic work and significant public contribution.Explore
