Tag Archives: Tel Aviv

Two People Saved By Doctor and EMT on Flight to the U.S

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Elias Romano

Passengers aboard United Airlines Flight 141 from Tel Aviv to Chigaco last Thursday were in for a surprise when not one, but two medical emergencies occurred on board the plane during the flight across Europe and the Atlantic ocean. The … Continue reading →

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United Hatzalah Raises NIS 200,000 In First Ever Tel Aviv Summer Soiree Event

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Raphael Poch

 Pedestrians walking passed the corner of Balfour Street and Rothschild Boulevard in Tel Aviv on Wednesday night were able to enjoy music floating down from a fourth-floor terrace in one of the adjacent buildings signifying a summer party taking place. … Continue reading →

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Tel Aviv Man Revived After Nearly Drowning on Shabbat

Posted on July 3, 2022 by Raphael Poch

On Shabbat evening just before 7:00 p.m., a man was in the water in the ski lake in Begin Park located in southern Tel Aviv, when he began to feel tired and couldn’t swim anymore. He thrashed in the water … Continue reading →

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Saving A Suspected Overdose Patient

Posted on June 19, 2022 by admin

On Friday morning at around 9:00 a.m., a 35-year-old man suddenly lost consciousness in his room in a hostel in Tel Aviv. Guests of the establishment called emergency services for help as the man was not responding to them, and … Continue reading →

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Small Acts Can Make A Big Difference

Posted on June 9, 2022 by admin

On Monday at around 2:30 p.m., a 60-year-old man sitting on a chair in a subterranean parking garage in Tel Aviv suddenly lost consciousness and keeled over. To the horror of the surrounding people, the man was completely unresponsive. They … Continue reading →

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Deceased Man Triggers Tough Memories for Responding EMT

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Raphael Poch

On Sunday night a man was found unconscious in his car on Ben-Zvi Street in Tel Aviv. Police responded to the incident and called for emergency medical services to come and assist and try to resuscitate the man.    United … Continue reading →

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EMT Treats Woman On Board A Flight from Israel to Newark

Posted on December 14, 2021 by admin

On Sunday morning, on a flight from Tel Aviv to Newark, NJ, a 60-year-old woman started suffering from symptoms alluding to a stroke. Avi Nefoussi, a United Hatzalah volunteer EMT, was the only medical personnel on the flight.   As … Continue reading →

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Following Up A Life-Saving Rescue With A Birth

Posted on November 28, 2021 by admin

This morning at around 11:00 a.m., a 75-year-old man collapsed while on Levanda Street in Tel Aviv. It appeared that the man suffered from a sudden cardiac arrest. Passersby called emergency services for help while others who have previous CPR … Continue reading →

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Thankful Family Gives Mishloach Manot To First Responder Who Helped Two Brothers In Separate Instances

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Raphael Poch

United Hatzalah volunteer EMT Yagel Bar Kama, makes his living as a dog-walker in northern Tel Aviv. Whenever he receives an emergency alert, he drops what he is doing and rushes out to provide emergency medical care to those in … Continue reading →

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One of Those Days That Make It All Worthwhile

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Raphael Poch

On Sunday morning, just after 8:00 a.m. passersby spotted a woman sprawled on a mattress in an alleyway just off of Bnei Brak Street in Tel Aviv. Worried about her well-being, the concerned citizens called emergency services and requested assistance.  … Continue reading →

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