Monthly Archives: February 2022

First Hand Account – Israeli Relief Delegation Goes 24 Hours Without Sleep, Establishes Medical Clinic For Refugees in Kishinev

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Raphael Poch

My name is David Krispil, I am an EMT and the commander of the United Hatzalah mission providing aid to the refugees of Ukraine. We are now ready for the start of the second day and are preparing to leave … Continue reading →

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Members of United Hatzalah’s Humanitarian Relief Delegation in Moldova Help Refugees Celebrate Their Weddings, Rejoice With Displaced Brides and Grooms

Posted on February 27, 2022 by Raphael Poch

On their first night in the city as part of their relief efforts, 15 United Hatzalah volunteers who took part in the organization’s initial medical and humanitarian relief mission to the region (12 Israelis and three Americans) spent the evening … Continue reading →

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Heartfelt Thoughts on Being Dispatched To The Ukraine Border

Posted on February 27, 2022 by Raphael Poch

By Avi Marcus On Thursday just around noon, I was notified that I would be leading a medical and humanitarian expedition to the Ukraine border with Moldova to assist the refugees fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. This would be the … Continue reading →

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United Hatzalah’s Humanitarian Mission To the Ukraine Border Departs from Israel and Florida

Posted on February 27, 2022 by Raphael Poch

The first group (jump team) of United Hatzalah’s humanitarian aid mission to Ukraine is departing Israel tonight (Saturday) and will establish itself on the Ukrainian border with Moldova in order to provide medical and psychological treatment as well as humanitarian … Continue reading →

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Older Petach Tikvah Man Chokes on Falafel, Successfully Resuscitated by First Responders Who Were Passing By

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Raphael Poch

On Tuesday afternoon at around 12:30 p.m., a man in his 80’s choked while eating falafel outside a shop on Chaim Ozer street in Petach Tikvah.   United Hatzalah volunteer EMT Neria Cohen had just checked out of the store right … Continue reading →

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Dramatic Rescue At Jerusalem Senior’s Residence Saves The Life Of A Choking Man

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Raphael Poch

At 7:30 p.m. on Monday evening, Shalom Klein was working at Yeshivat Ohel Shimon Erloi in Katamon when he was suddenly alerted to a medical emergency occurring nearby. Shalom in addition to being a manager at the Yeshiva also volunteers … Continue reading →

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Volunteer of the Month January 2022 – Eliasaf Bagdari

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Raphael Poch

United Hatzalah volunteer EMT Eliasaf Bagdari is 35-years-old, is married, and has five children ranging from 12-years-old to 8 months old.  Eliasaf has been volunteering with the organization for the past two years since he graduated from his EMT training … Continue reading →

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Mass Casualty Incident Training Drill

Posted on February 22, 2022 by admin

United Hatzalah took a lead role in a strategic mass casualty drill that took place last week. As an emergency medical response organization, our volunteers must prepare for the worst while we hope for the best. Several times a year, … Continue reading →

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Saving A Young Car Accident Victim

Posted on February 21, 2022 by admin

At around 5:00 p.m. on Sunday evening, a 7-year-old boy was hit by a passing car on HaRav Kook street in Hadera. He had unexpectedly run out into the street in between two cars and was hit by the passing … Continue reading →

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New Muslim EMT Performs First Successful CPR on a Jewish Woman and Saves Her Life

Posted on February 20, 2022 by admin

On Wednesday evening at around 7:30 p.m., a 70-year-old woman lost consciousness in her home on Simtat Tamari street in Kiryat Motskin. The woman’s son arrived at her home a few minutes later upon returning from work and found her … Continue reading →

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