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The Life-Saving CPR phone application of United Hatzalah
It was a day full of magic, a day that will remain with those who were present forever. None of the participants in the room would have believed that the tragic incident which took place that day, four years ago, would remain with them forever. A group of long-time-friends, all of whom were couples set Read more
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Angel on a motorcycle: The Vice Dean who saves lives as an EMT
Dr. Yaron Timor (PhD.) came across a United Hatzalah booth on the campus where he taught and the experience changed his life. “I feel blessed that I have the opportunity to help people and save lives,” said Timor regarding his work with United Hatzalah. For Timor saving lives has turned into an everyday routine, but Read more
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The United Hatzalah Haredim who save lives everyday
In Israel, one can often hear complaints that the Haredi segment of the populace is not doing its part to give back to national projects. However, the volunteer EMS organization United Hatzalah which has a large percentage of Haredi volunteer EMS personnel is proving that this is not always the case. The life saving work Read more
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Car crash victim and medic who saved him run Jerusalem marathon together in honor of EMS organization United Hatzalah
Jerusalem March 17th, 2016 – The Jerusalem Marathon is thought to be the most difficult marathon in Israel, and one of the more difficult ones in the world due to the mountainous terrain in the city. The course winds and weaves through the city passing some of the most notable attractions in the city and Read more
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Who are the Doctors who work around-the-clock to save lives?
It is unclear whether there is a job that has more responsibility as well as round-the-clock stress than that of a doctor in any field, even more so when talking about a specialist who is responsible to make tough life-saving choices each day. It is difficult to expect that our doctors, who often work from Read more
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EMS Volunteer organization United Hatzalah continues to raise awareness in New Jersey
New York – March 15th, 2016 – As is widely known in the Jewish world in Israel, United Hatzalah is one of the fastest responding volunteer EMS organizations in the country and is responsible for saving lives on a daily basis. The organization holds itself to the highest standards of medical proficiency. Its network of Read more
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Volunteer EMS organization United Hatzalah, Israel Defense Forces hold cooperative Mass Casualty Event drill including helicopter evacuation with Unit 669 to become more adept at saving lives
On Monday February, 29th, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) held a Mass Casualty Training Exercise (MCI) near the densely populated city of Beitar Illit which is located in Northern Gush Etzion. The United Hatzalah volunteer EMTs, Paramedics and Doctors of Beitar Illit participated in the exclusive MCI training exercise that was held in partnership with Read more
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Family honors United Hatzalah lifesavers at a “thanksgiving” meal for saving their child’s life
It happened a year ago. The nightmare of every parent who lives in a high-rise building. A child fell out of a third floor window on Rabbi Akiva street in the bustling town of Bnei Brak and plummeted to his would-be-doom on the street below. Passersby saw what occurred and the call went out for Read more
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The horror movie that had a happy ending: A child, critically injured in a car accident makes a full recovery thanks to United Hatzalah
Yoav Refael Bruchi, just a six-year-old child was lying by the side of the road unconscious and without a pulse. He was suffering from head wounds and had a dismembered leg and he was completely covered in dirt. His brother Uri, who was one year older stood nearby and was in complete shock, his spirit Read more
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Why Is Israel still involved with Dubai?
Among the thousands of Sheikhs that attended the World Summit Conference that was held by the government of Dubai was Eli Beer, a Jewish Israeli and the Founder of United Hatzalah. Beer was invited by the head of the United Arab Emirates government to discuss how his organization saves hundreds of thousands of lives each Read more