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Arab Doctor in Israel Saves Fellow EMS Responder on His First Day
In a continuing effort to expand operations to every community in Israel, United Hatzalah welcomed its newest doctor last Thursday. Dr. Murad Issam Odeh joined the East Jerusalem chapter of United Hatzalah at a special evening held to honor the Arab EMS volunteers of Israel’s capital city. During the dinner that was attended by more Read more
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Electric Bike To The Rescue – EMT E-Bike Rider Saves 5 Month-Old Infant
Hearing about an electric bicycle (e-bike) accident on the news is almost a daily occurrence in Israel, especially in the flatter regions of the country such as Tel Aviv and other coastal cities. Although often dangerous, e-bikes also possess an ability to assist emergency first responders. Electric rapid response bicycles are nimble, thereby allowing their riders Read more
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Saving Lives is Our National Pastime
Team Israel baseball players participate in EMS vehicle dedication in Israel On Monday morning, Jeff Aeder, owner of Chicago’s restaurant Milt’s BBQ for the Perplexed, and founder of the Jewish Baseball Museum, donated an ambucycle to United Hatzalah in honor of his father, Arthur Aeder, who recently passed away. Jeff said that his father was Read more
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Tel Aviv Inaugurates New Chapter House for EMS Organization
The Tel Aviv Chapter of United Hatzalah has opened a new base of operations and training center for volunteers in the area. During a special ceremony that occurred this past Tuesday, in which all chapter volunteers were invited to participate, the organization inaugurated the new building in the heart of Israel’s White City. The Chief Read more
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R’ Beinish Mandel Z’L, Longtime Hatzolah Paramedic, a Pillar of Chesed, and a Friend
United Hatzalah mourns the loss of Rabbi Beinish Mandel Z”L. Rabbi Mandel was a longtime member of Flatbush Hatzolah and was one of the first Paramedics in Hatzolah anywhere in the world. Rabbi Mandel has saved thousands of lives through his efforts as a Hatzalah as both a Paramedic and instructor. He was a tremendous Read more
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Arab And Jewish Cooperation Leading To Improved Emergency Medical Response In The Negev And Galilee
On Tuesday, Interior Minister and Minister of the Development of the Periphery, Negev and Galilee Aryeh Deri together with United Hatzalah and Alumni of the Wexner Foundation for the Propagation of Excellence in the Public Sector, inaugurated a special project that will result in a lessening of emergency medical response time in the Negev and Read more
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Why We Need A Countywide EMS Network – How an EMT Responded to a Stabbing Victim Over 100 Miles Away in Under 2 Minutes
On Friday night, a 50-year-old man was stabbed by a Palestinian attacker in the Dekel neighborhood of the town of Efrat, near the victim’s home. The town’s security force, as well as the IDF, were called in to locate the perpetrator while United Hatzalah volunteers were called to treat the injured victim. Lahav Meuda, a Read more
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Hassan Nasrallah – Israeli Lifesaver
When most people hear the name Hassan Nasrallah, it arouses negative sentiments for the leader of the Lebanese terrorist organization of Hezbollah. They are reminded of a man who has the blood of thousands on his hands. While the man may live in infamy, the name is shared by another individual, an Israeli, who has Read more
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Sometimes People Need Saving Even From Themselves
Here is yet another story of the lifesaving work of one of our incredible volunteers. After a long day at work, Yehuda Amar of Pardes Chana was about to relax for the evening when he received an urgent call about an attempted suicide. As an EMT with United Hatzalah, Yehuda jumped on his ambucycle, weaved Read more
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Sons Follow in Their Father’s Footsteps and Become Volunteer EMTs
One of the most inspiring moments for any parent is when your child mimics your actions and chooses a life path similar to your own. Two excited fathers, who volunteer as EMTs in the northern city of Tevaria were given the chance to experience this first-hand this week as their sons began the newly offered Read more