Tag Archives: Psychotrauma

Psychotrauma Unit Sends Ambulance to Bolster Sderot

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Raphael Poch

Following the Intensification of rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip this past weekend, United Hatzalah’s Psychotrauma and Crisis Response Unit Director Miriam Ballin visited the city and its responders in order to bring some much-needed support to the residents and … Continue reading →

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United Hatzalah Expands Psychotrauma and Crisis Response K-9 Unit

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Raphael Poch

A new volunteer has joined the ranks of United Hatzalah’s Psychotrauma and Crisis Response Unit, only this one has four legs. Toffy, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, a breed known around the world for excelling as therapy dogs, has gone … Continue reading →

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United Hatzalah To Train South African First Responders in Psyhcological and Emotional First Aid

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Raphael Poch

This article was written by Rebecca Stadlen Amir first appeared in Israel21C United Hatzalah of Israel is sending a delegation of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to Johannesburg, South Africa, to train their counterparts in providing effective psychotrauma care in times of … Continue reading →

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As Conflict in South Intensifies Newly Graduated Psychological First Responders and Inaugurated Volunteer House Open to Provide Aid

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Raphael Poch

As the veil of conflict once again falls on Israel’s southern area and the city of Sderot, United Hatzalah of Israel has increased its presence in the conflict zone by opening a new volunteer house and graduating a new course … Continue reading →

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Jaffa Explosion – Perspective From a First Responder

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Raphael Poch

One of the most difficult things to do as a first responder is to prepare yourself mentally for the situation that you are about to walk into. There are so many variables and so many unknowns that take place in … Continue reading →

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Israel Rescue Coalition and United Hatzalah Team Helps Evacuees in Atlanta and Savannah Before Heading to Florida

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Raphael Poch

The Israel Rescue Coalition (IRC) and United Hatzalah (UH) Search and Rescue team that departed Israel on Saturday night landed in Atlanta early Sunday morning. The team stocked up on supplies to bring to battered Florida but was grounded due … Continue reading →

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Israeli Volunteer Doctor Talks About Her Experiences Helping People in Texas After Harvey

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Raphael Poch

My name is Dr. Miriam Staub and I was one of the Psychotrauma and Crisis Response team members that were sent to help evacuees in Houston by the Israel Rescue Coalition (IRC) and United Hatzalah (UH). While in the Houston … Continue reading →

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IRC and United Hatzalah Sending Search and Rescue, EMS and Psychotrauma Teams To Florida In Response to Irma

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Raphael Poch

On Thursday at 9:30 a.m. the directorship of the Israel Rescue Coalition (IRC) met in order to make plans for deployment to Florida in the wake of Hurricane Irma. Members of Israel’s Search and Rescue Units, as well as medical … Continue reading →

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United Hatzalah Inaugurates New Ambulance for Psychotrauma Unit and Central Jerusalem

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Raphael Poch

On Friday morning, at the Wolfson buildings on Diskin Street,  United Hatzalah inaugurated a new ambulance. “The new ambulance will be a dual purpose ambulance,” said Miriam Ballin, Director of the organization’s Psychotrauma and Crisis Response Unit. “The ambulance will … Continue reading →

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Helping Others Cope With Tragedy – The Story of Tobi Friedman

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Raphael Poch

Israel Independence Day, just after noon – “Today I got a call that put what is important to me into perspective. As I was just beginning my family barbecue in honor of Israel’s Independence Day, I received an emergency call … Continue reading →

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