Category Archives: Press

Man Collapses In the Street At Night, Is Revived By Policeman and EMTs

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Elias Romano

Last night just before 1 a.m., a man in his 70s suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed on the streets of Kiryat Ata, prompting immediate action from passersby who alerted emergency services. Chaim Avni, a volunteer EMT, was awakened from … Continue reading →

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Man Who Suffered Cardiac Arrest Reunites With EMTs Who Resuscitated Him

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Elias Romano

A few weeks ago in the Gilo neighborhood of Jerusalem, Yosef, in his 50s, began experiencing heartburn and weakness in his left hand. Recognizing these as early signs of a potential heart attack, his wife Chedva promptly called for an … Continue reading →

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Volunteer EMT Saves 96-year-old Woman from Cardiac Arrest and Assists Injured Motorcyclists in Back-to-Back Emergencies

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Elias Romano

On Sunday, just after 4 P.M., a 96-year-old woman experienced cardiac arrest in her house on Tzemach HaSadeh Street in Maale Adumim. Worried family members immediately called for medical assistance. Avi Becker, a volunteer EMT with United Hatzalah, was home … Continue reading →

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EMT Saves Baby from Severe Allergic Reaction Following First Taste of Tahini

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Elias Romano

On a recent Tuesday morning in Jerusalem, parents were feeding their 6-month-old baby and introduced him to tahini for the first time. Within minutes, the baby developed a severe allergic reaction. The infant’s parents immediately called emergency services, seeking urgent … Continue reading →

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Beit Dagan Man Suffers Cardiac Arrest, Is Revived By First Responders

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Elias Romano

In the town of Beit Dagan, on Tuesday, a 63-year-old man experienced a cardiac arrest a bit before midnight. Relatives called emergency services for help. United Hatzalah volunteer EMT Levi Goodman was promptly alerted about the emergency and quickly drove … Continue reading →

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Rescue Mission Brings Elderly Jewish Woman from War-Torn Ukraine to Israel for Life-Saving Treatment

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Elias Romano

In a complex operation spanning three countries, an elderly Jewish woman from the conflict-ridden regions of Ukraine has been successfully brought to Israel to receive critical medical care. United Hatzalah’s Operations Division received a humanitarian request two months ago from … Continue reading →

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Making A Wish Come True: Bedridden Elderly Woman Visits the Kinneret with the Help of EMTs

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Elias Romano

Last Thursday, EMTs fulfilled the dream of an elderly bedridden woman by bringing her to visit the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee). The woman, a participant in United Hatzalah’s Ten Kavod project, which aims to monitor health and combat loneliness among … Continue reading →

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Palestinian Man Brought Lifeless To Hashmonaim Crossing, Is Revived By Security Guards and EMTs

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Elias Romano

On Monday morning just before 9:00 A.M., a Palestinian man was brought to the Hashmonaim Crossing by relatives after suffering a cardiac arrest. Security guards at the checkpoint immediately alerted emergency services and initiated CPR on the 63-year-old. United Hatzalah … Continue reading →

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Amid Operation “Shield and Arrow”, United Hatzalah Raises Alert Level

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Elias Romano

Amid IDF Operation “Shield and Arrow”, United Hatzalah is raising its level of alert and preparing for a possible security escalation in southern Israel. During a situational assessment held in the organization’s temporary Command and Control Center on Mount Meron, … Continue reading →

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Surmounting Disability To Save Lives

Posted on May 7, 2023 by Elias Romano

A few weeks ago, a woman in her 50s suffered chest pains in her home in the city of Acre. Her relatives alerted emergency services. One of the first to respond to the emergency, which ended in the transport of … Continue reading →

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