Tag Archives: Eilat

A Burning Passion To Help

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Raphael Poch

United Hatzalah volunteer EMT Sophie Donio who works and lives in the southern city Eilat, rescued an older woman on Sunday after the woman lost control of her mobility scooter and crashed on a major thoroughfare in the city. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Press, UH Volunteer Features, Vehicles, Women Volunteers | Tagged Accident, dentures, Eilat, EMS, EMT, first responder, Rescue, Sophie Donio, United Hatzalah | Leave a comment

Sderot Hero Reunites With Man Who Saved His Life 12 Years Ago

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Raphael Poch

Twelve years ago, Yaakov Bar Yochai, a resident of Sderot who is active in assisting those in need in the city no matter what time of day or night, was involved in a water ski accident in Eilat that left … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Ambucycle, CPR, drowning, Eilat, first responder, Meir Hajbi, Netivot, Rehovot, Rescue, Rescuer, Sderot, United Hatzalah, Yaakov Bar Yochai, Yoseftal Hopital | Leave a comment

Hotel Security Guard Saves Six Lives

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Raphael Poch

Jamal Veraki is 29-years-old and works as a security guard in a hotel in the southern city of Eilat. Jamal recently graduated from his EMT training course and has been a volunteer with United Hatzalah for just six months. In … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Arab, Eilat, Guard, Hotel, Israel, Muslim, Security, United Hatzalah | Leave a comment

CPR On A Floating Pier Prevents a Fatal Drowning

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Raphael Poch

Last week, a firefighter and a diving instructor walked onto a dock. No, this isn’t some alternative style of joke, it is a real-life rescue mission, one that resulted in the life a 45-year-old man and father of two being … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Coast Guard, CPR, drowning, Eilat, EMS, EMT, Oren Kauffman, Sophie Donio, United Hatzalah | Leave a comment

Tonight We Celebrate

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Raphael Poch

My name is Benny Dadush, and I am a United Hatzalah volunteer EMT. I live and volunteer in Or Yehuda, a town in which everyone knows me, especially my fellow EMS volunteers. Our team of first responders in the area … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Benny Dadush, Birthday, Eilat, EMS, EMT, Family, Israel, MVA, Or Yehuda, Party, Rescue, Surprise party, United Hatzalah | Leave a comment

More Than Simply a Medical Ride Along – Intensive Care Team Creates Bonds of Friendship With Children With Special Needs

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Raphael Poch

One of United Hatzalah’s Intensive Care Ambulances that was donated to help provide emergency medical coverage in the Negev region, was recently instrumental in providing medical support for an amazing organization called Friends for Health. Friends for Health provides … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Ambulance, Camp, Eilat, EMS, Friends of Health, Intensive Care, Negev, Noa Levy, United Hatzlah | Leave a comment