Monthly Archives: December 2021

Thankful To Help

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Raphael Poch

On Monday morning just after 9:00 a.m. a man in his 40s who lives in a long-term medical care facility for those with pre-existing medical conditions in Neve Michael, was eating his breakfast together with the assistance of a staff … Continue reading →

Posted in Press, UH Volunteer Features | Tagged CPR, EMS, EMT, Israel, long term care, Paramedic, recovery, United Hatzalah | Leave a comment

Being on The Side Of Giving

Posted on December 12, 2021 by Raphael Poch

On Sunday morning, a man in his 90s was eating breakfast at his home on Har Adir Street in Tzefat (Safed) when he suddenly choked on his food, lost consciousness, and collapsed. Worried family members called emergency services for help. … Continue reading →

Posted in Press, UH Volunteer Features, Vehicles | Tagged Ambucycle, Choking, CPR, EMS, EMT, first responder, Israel, Safed, Tzefat, United Hatzalah | Leave a comment

Ambulance Teams Save Life Of Haifa Man Who Suffered A Cardiac Arrest

Posted on December 9, 2021 by admin

At approximately 11:00 p.m., last night, a 75-year-old man fell unconscious in his home on HaGefen Street in Haifa. His wife found him sprawled out on the floor and immediately called emergency services for help. One of United Hatzalah’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Education and training, Press, Women Volunteers | Tagged Ambulance, Cardiac Arrest, CPR, EMT, Israel, Training, United Hatzalah, volunteers, Women | Leave a comment

Three EMTs from Different Cities Come Together To Save A Life In Rishon Lezion

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Raphael Poch

Early Tuesday morning, just after 1:00 a.m., Avraham Yudkowsky, a United Hatzalah volunteer who lives in Givat Ze’ev, was in the middle of a personal trip in Rishon Lezion when he received an alert to a medical emergency occurring a … Continue reading →

Posted in Press, UH Volunteer Features | Tagged Cardiac Arrest, CPR, EMS, EMT, first responder, Israel, Rishon LeZion, United Hatzalah | Leave a comment

Jumping From Emergency To Emergency

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Raphael Poch

On Tuesday morning just after 10:00 a.m., a man in his 80’s collapsed at home on Hama’apilim Street after suffering a heart attack. Worried family members called emergency services for help. Avraham Porges, who works as a Kashrut Supervisor for … Continue reading →

Posted in Press, UH Volunteer Features, Vehicles | Tagged Accident, Ambucycle, Ashdod, CPR, EMS, EMT, first responder, Israel, motorcycle, United Hatzalah, Volunteer | Leave a comment

Overcoming Disability As A First Responder

Posted on December 3, 2021 by Raphael Poch

As part of our Year Of The Volunteer project, United Hatzalah will be highlighting volunteers from across the country who give of themselves and their time to help others and save lives each and every day. We want to recognize … Continue reading →

Posted in Press, UH Volunteer Features, Women Volunteers, Year Of The Volunteer | Tagged Disabilities, EMS, frist responders, Hearing Impaired, injury, International day of persons with disabilities, limbs, prosthetic, Search and Rescue, stroke, United Hatzalah | Leave a comment

Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz Visits United Hatzalah Headquarters Today

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Raphael Poch

On Wednesday morning, Israel’s Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz arrived today at United Hatzalah’s Headquarters in Jerusalem on an official visit. The Minister, who was accompanied by his Chief of Staff and a professional entourage, saw how United Hatzalah volunteers operate … Continue reading →

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