Dr. Jaime A. Davidson

Mazel Tov
Jamie
on receiving the
Bnai Zion
Distinguished Humanitarian Award
Congratulations to
Bnai Zion Foundation
on its endless support of Israel –
helping those who cannot help themselves.
Semyon and Ilana Narosov
Beverly and Cary Rossel
Program
Presentation of Colours. . . . . . . . Dr. Harvey J. Bloom Post #256 – JWV
National Anthems. . . . . . . . . …….. . . .Star Spangled Banner, Sherri Stohl
Hatikva, Wendy Cohen Tobias
Invocation / Hamotzi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rabbi Shawn Zell
Tiferet Israel Congregation
Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David H. Eisenberg
National President, Bnai Zion Foundation
First Course
Remarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Amnon Rofe
CEO, Bnai Zion Medical Center
Main Course
Live Auction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry Strauss
Texas Chairman of the Board
Presentation of Award
Senator John Carona
Recipient of the Distinguished Humanitarian Award
Jaime A. Davidson, M.D.
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diane Benjamin
President, Texas Region
Featured Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Medved
Nationally syndicated talk show host and noted author
Benediction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor Rafael Cruz
Dessert
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Dr. Jaime Davidson
Jaime A. Davidson, MD, FACP, MAC$E, was born in Costa Rica and is a clinical professor of
medicine at the Touchstone Diabetes Center at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical
Center.
Arriving in Dallas with his wife, Ana, and sons in 1974, Dr. Davidson directed the endocrine
division at Methodist Hospital, co-chairing its internal medicine residency program and joining
the faculty at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center shortly thereafter. In the
1980s Dr. Davidson moved to practice endocrinology at Medical City Dallas, and since 2005 he
has been based at the University.
Dr. Davidson serves as the Honorary Consul of Costa Rica for North Texas, and has a long list of
accomplishments.
He previously served as the chair of the Texas Diabetes Council, appointed by Governor Ann
Richards, and as a member of the board of directors of the Texas Department of Health Services,
appointed by Governor Rick Perry. He was appointed by then-Governor George W. Bush as a
regent of Midwestern State University, and he is a founder of the American Association of
Clinical Endocrinologists, having served as a board member from its formation.
With an Israeli colleague, Dr. Davidson developed international medical education programs
focused on obesity, diabetes and hypertension that have taken place in Berlin, Prague, Barcelona,
Beijing, Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Panama and other locations. In 2009 Dr. Davidson was
part of the faculty that opened the Diabetes Center at Laniado Hospital in Israel.
The recipient of many honors and awards, Dr. Davidson delivered the Silver Jubilee Lecture of
the Philippines Diabetes Society in Manila this past July, and has been recognized by numerous
organizations, including the American College of Endocrinology, Minority Health, American
Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, the American Diabetes Association, and in Mexican
Academy of Medicine.
Dr. Davidson and his wife Ana are active members at the Dallas JCC, where he served on the
board of directors. They have been members of Tiferet Israel Congregation for 40 years. Their
sons live in Miami with their families.
gala
“The need is real, and the time is now. We must be prepared."
--Dr. Amnon Rofe, CEO, The Bnai Zion Medical Center
The Bnai Zion Medical Center is a municipal hospital with 450 beds that provides
exemplary medical care and services to the residents of Haifa and Israel’s northern
communities without regard to ethnicity or religion. A leading teaching and research
hospital affiliated with the B. Rappaport Faculty of Medicine at the Technion
(Israel's Institute of Technology), its innovations and accomplishments have received
international recognition.
Israel's enemies are relentless in their determination to inflict harm on the Jewish
State. Missiles from Gaza were aimed at the north of Israel, Hezbollah continues to
arm in Lebanon, Al Nusra Front forces are at the Syrian border, and ISIS remains a
growing concern.
The priority of the hospital is the construction of a new underground protected
emergency department, fortified against nuclear, biological, chemical and
conventional attack, where staff can provide life-saving treatment to patients in a
safe and secure environment.
The new underground emergency facility has been designed and first steps have
been taken toward breaking ground, but outside funds are needed for its completion.
We know you care about Israel's safety. We appreciate your generosity.
our PROJECTS in ISRAEL
AT THE BNAI ZION MEDICAL CENTER
Making Bold Strides Forward
The Urology
Department
Celebrates
50 Years
THE MEDICAL CENTER
is the MOST PREFERRED
HOSPITAL for NORTHERN
INTERNS
M
edical students recently rated the Bnai Zion
Medical Center third nationally and first
in northern Israel on the list of preferred
hospitals for internship/residency. They explained
their preference as a tribute to the high academic
level of senior physicians and other well-trained
professionals in the Medical Center. Dr. Amnon Rofe,
the hospital CEO, sees this result as an impressive
achievement, saying, “I’m very proud that the professionalism and humanity
of our staff has been acknowledged in this way. This is the second year in a row
that medical students have chosen us, which proves that we continue to be a
center of excellence nationally, and even internationally.”
Dr. Elad Schiff, Director of Internship, explains that the hospital invests
in grooming interns, providing quality tutoring that focuses on emergency
situations during rotations. In addition, the hospital has a mentoring project in
which thirty senior physicians escort interns through their first year, a training
model now assimilated at other hospitals in Israel.
In March the urology department
celebrated fifty years of extensive
work, research and education.
A festive ceremony was organized
with the mayor of Haifa, hospital
management and the entire
staff of the department since its
earliest days. It was an excellent
opportunity to inaugurate the
newly renovated department, now
a spacious facility equipped with
hospitalization and treatment
rooms conforming to 21st Century
hospitalization standards.
Prof. Ofer Nativ, the head of the
department, well known in Israel
and abroad for his specialization
in prostate cancer, summarized
the major achievements of the
department over the years,
focusing on research, education,
and collaboration with many
centers throughout the world.
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The First Time
in Israel:
A New Method
for
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy
is the surgical
removal of one
or both adrenal
glands, usually
advised for
patients with
tumors of the
adrenal glands.
The procedure can be performed
using an open incision (laparotomy)
or laparoscopic technique.
The surgery department has begun
to perform adrenalectomies using
a more advanced technique via a
direct cut in the back instead of
the stomach, instead of using the
laparoscopic technique (cutting
small cuts in the stomach). Dr.
Ibrahim Matar, chairman of the
department, and Dr. Gideon Sroka,
deputy, have successfully performed
eleven surgeries using this method.
Recently they removed both adrenal
glands by using the new technique,
and it took 25% less time compared
to other techniques.
A MATHEMATIC
MODEL PREDICTS
REPETITION of URINARY
B"DDER CANCER
A
mathematic model that can predict
the repetition of urinary bladder
cancer based on a blood test was
developed at the Medical Center by
Prof. Yacov Rubenstein of the faculty of
mathematics at the Technion, and Prof. Sarel
Halachmi, the deputy director of the urology
department.
This work is based on the concept that the
best solutions will derive from a cooperative
effort by an engineer, mathematician, and
physician.
Prof. Halachmi met Prof. Rubenstein, a math specialist of
biological systems. Following the meeting, Prof. Halachmi
mentioned the topic of urinary bladder cancer, which cannot
be cured even after successful treatment. Up to 70% of patients
will experience repetition, and 15% will experience an increase
in tumors. Currently doctors have no way to predict who will
experience a repetition, and consequently this disease requires
close follow-up and unpleasant examinations. Prof. Halachmi
said they discussed customizing the follow-up of each patient,
based on his needs.
They knew that the ratio of white blood cells in a simple blood
test could indicate repetition, but this parameter was not tested
on urinary bladder cancer patients. With the help of
Prof. Rubenstein, the Medical Center developed a mathematic
model that established a value indicating the repetition of the
cancer, and a value to show freedom from the disease. This
model manages to predict a patient’s condition with 80-90%
accuracy.
Prof. Halachni and Rubenstein continue to work together in
the field of urinary bladder cancer, and their findings will be
published soon in the prestigious journal Urologic Oncology.
september 2014 VO I CE 21
our PROJECTS in ISRAEL
The Bnai Zion Medical Center:
New Treatments Offer New Hope
An Acoustic Stage Enhances
the Experience of
Visually Impaired Children
Ofarim is the rehabilitation daycare center for
blind and visually impaired infants up to age
three. Part of the Child Development Center,
it offers therapy, paramedical treatments, and
typical nursery school activities, and is the best
option for the rehabilitation and education of
these infants.
A new acoustic stage is part of an innovative
treatment designed to help these children
not only hear music, but feel it. According
to Prof. Emanuel Tirosh, head of the Child
Development Center, the acoustic stage allows
20 VO I C E september 2014
these children to develop other senses as
compensation for the lack of vision, with step
shoes that encourage movement and provide
children a physical motion experience.
Research indicates that one system of the
senses can replace another system, so in
this case, hearing and feeling can replace
vision. Children with visual challenges are not
born with other developed senses, thus it is
necessary to help them develop alternative
senses.
WITH APPRECIATION TO OUR SPONSORS
DR. SIGMUND FREUD SPONSORS
Ilana and Semyon Narosov
Beverly and Cary Rossel
DR. LOUIS PASTEUR SPONSORS
Shirley and Larry Strauss
MADAM MARIE CURIE SPONSORS
Yaffa and Rafael Bloch
Vera and Michael Block
Joe Funk
Michelle and Marshall Funk
Ynette and Jim Hogue
Bobbi and Richard Massman
Janice and Richard Pullman
Leslie and Howard Schultz and Family
Barbara and Shelly Stein
Jackie and Steve Waldman
DR. MOSES MAIMONIDES SPONSORS
Janice and Darryl Meyerovitz
Dr. Pedro and Ani Nosnik
Zona and Barry Pidgeon
Dr. Natan and Rachel Yaker
We acknowledge with appreciation our past honorees
for their support of Bnai Zion’s humanitarian projects and
making our events the smashing successes they were.
Rev. Lennie Allen (2004)
Jack Altman (2002)
Rivae Balkin-Kliman (2014)
Diane Benjamin (2007)
Dr. Brian Cohen (2010)
Miriam Creemer (2010)
Eli Davidsohn (2008)
Brett Diamond (2012)
Patti & Howard Fields (2008)
Dr. David Genecov (2012)
Ben Fine (2012)
Debbie & Eric Georgatos (2011)
Arthur Goldberg (2004)
Dr. Edward Goodman (2009)
Lizzy Greif (2003)
Dr. Jerry Grodin (2011)
Pastors Mike & Kathy Hayes (2011)
Marcy Helfand (2002)
Pastors Larry & Tiz Huch (2012)
Katie Huch (2014)
Harry Kabler (2004)
Linda & Garry Kahalnik (2009)
Brett Lazarus (2012)
Zelda & Shawn Mash (2011)
Monica “Posy” McMillen (2009)
Nathan Mitzner (2014)
Hedy Meltzer (2006)
Janine & Charles Pulman (2001)
Dr. Craig Rosenfeld (2008)
Seymour Saffran (2005)
Jodi Sanchez (2012)
Harmon Schepps (2209)
Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger (2010)
Isaac Shepherd (2014)
Virginia & Dr. Tim Shepherd (2010)
David Stanley (2003)
Shane Stein (2012)
Robin Stone (2012)
Dawn Strauss (2012)
Dr. Stephen Swisher (2007)
Bob Weinfeld (2006)
Ben Weinstein (2014)
Dr. Donna Arp & Herb Weitzman (2013)
Bea Wesibrod (2004)
Carole & Joram Wolanow (2009)
Manny Ybarra (2008)
Mazel Tov
Jaime
on this well--deserved honor.
You are a shining example and embody
all the characteristics of a true humanitarian.
Fran and David Eisenberg
Mazel Tov
and
Gratitude
to
Our Esteemed
and
Loved Honoree
Dr. Jaime Davidson.
Love,
Diane and Jerry Benjamin
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Dr. Jaime Davidson
Our Honoree
and
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PROUD MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS OF
BNAI ZION
All Our Best Wishes
to
BNAI ZION
for all your good work..
~~~
Congratulations
Jaime
on this well--deserved honor.
Ynette and Jim Hogue
Toda Raba
to
Diane Benjamin
Avrille Harris
and
Anita Warner
For always working tirelessly
on behalf of
BNAI ZION
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Proud Supporters of Bnai Zion
Congratulations
to
Jamie Davidson
and
BNAI ZION
Bobbi and Richard Massman
Pedro and I are very proud to be a part of this event today. It is an
honor to stand together with our dear friend, Jaime, his wife Ana, and
his family, who are an example in the community of their generosity
and commitment to a wonderful cause.
We share a deep love for the land of Israel and understand the
need for a hospital like Bnai Zion Medical Center that provides a
vital service to its community notwithstanding the challenges it
faces every day. It is critical for their underground, protected
emergency department to be constructed.
It is our hope that contributions will be made tonight in order
to keep Bnai Zion growing and safe, as it continues
to rely on our commitment for its future.
Pedro & Ani Nosnik
Steven, Leah and Ella Meranus
Israel, Rachel and Meyer Nosnik
Steven and Carolyn Nosnik
To Our Dearest Friend
Jamie
We Wa
ant to
Congratulate and Tell You How Proud We Are of You
and All Your Amazing Achievements over the Years!!
It Takes Somebody Very Special and Dedicated Like You
to Do all These Wonderful Things for Medicin
ne!
Your Warmth, Kind Smile and Your Friendship
Mean So Much To Us!
Proud To Be Your Friends!
Keep Doing the Important Things You Do
With So Much Love, Enthusiasm and Care.
We Want Also To Praise Our Dear Friend,
Your Lovely Wife,, Anita,
for Supportting You all These Years with
So Much Love and Devotion, A Job Well Done Anita--le!
Your Forever Friends,
Yaffa & Rafi Bloch
Gilad Eldad and their Families
Vera & Mike Bloch
Mazel Tov
to
Jaime
for receiving the
Bnai Zion
Distinguished Humanitarian Award
With all our love,
Dr. Natan and Rachel Yaker
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and
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and the field of Endocrinology, in great health
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Best wishes to Bnai Zion
for their continued success
Chazak ve Ematz
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Mazel Tov
Jaime
on receiving the
Bnai Zion
Distinguished Humanitarian Award
You were so loved and highly respected by my parents
Ollie and Mike Goldfarb.
Thank you for all that you do to make this world a better place.
Love,
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Dr. Jaime A. Davidson
for all he continues
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for his unwavering support
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Jai m e
on receiving the
Bnai Zion
Distinguished Humanitarian Award
You deserve it.
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Dr. Jaime A. Davidson
On receiving the
BNAI ZION
Distinguished Humanitarian Award.
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