Soroka Medical Center

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/soroka-medical-center

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Soroka Medical Center?Beersheba, Israel
2. What is the population served?Approximately one million residents across the southern region of Israel
3. What is the total hospital beds?1,191
4. How many beds does Soroka have?It has 1,191 beds, which lets it care for many patients at once.
5. Why is Soroka important during emergencies?It is prepared to treat many injured people quickly, especially during conflicts or large accidents.

University Medical Center: An academic medical institution that integrates patient care, medical research, and the education of future healthcare professionals.
Clalit Health Services: A major Israeli healthcare organization providing comprehensive medical services and managing a network of hospitals and clinics.
Negev Desert: A large desert region in southern Israel, characterized by arid landscapes and a diverse population including Bedouin communities.
Mass Casualty Incident: An event that overwhelms the available emergency medical services and hospital resources due to the large number of injured or deceased individuals.