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Ashdod: Man Found Unconscious In His Bed, Revived By EMTs

On Tuesday in Ashdod, a man in his 70s was found unconscious in his bed just after 10 a.m., prompting a frantic call to the emergency services. A United Hatzalah ambulance arrived on the scene in 90 seconds and began delivering critical care to the unconscious patient. Upon their arrival, the United Hatzalah team discovered Read more
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Woman Saved by EMT and Paramedic After Life-Threatening Post-Gym Allergic Reaction

On a recent Monday afternoon in Afula, a 30-year-old woman exited the gym only to come into contact with a substance she was severely allergic to. Within moments, she experienced an alarming allergic reaction, resulting in facial swelling, eye inflammation, and difficulty breathing. Medical services received a call for help from the scene and sent out Read more
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In Memory Of Late Daughter, Family Donates 1300 Dolls To United Hatzalah To Help Young Children During Medical Emergencies

In a touching tribute to their late daughter Gilat, who passed away in 2008 from a rare disease, Jerusalem residents Tali and Yair Eisenmann donated over 1300 dolls to United Hatzalah last week. These dolls, resembling Gilat, who died at the age of 11 in her native Holland, will be utilized by United Hatzalah volunteers Read more
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Injured United Hatzalah volunteer first responder promises: Within a month, I will be back treating people

Two weeks ago, a driver with an expired license crashed his vehicle into Khaled Reshek, a seasoned United Hatzalah volunteer EMT from East Jerusalem who was riding his ambucycle on Route 1 at the time. He sustained serious injuries. Despite the long rehabilitation the doctors are predicting, Reshek already longs to return and “save more Read more
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Saving A Diner In An Eilat Hotel

On Tuesday at 9 A.M., a man in his 50s experienced a sudden cardiac arrest while having breakfast in the dining hall of Eilat’s Neptune Hotel. Eyewitnesses immediately called for medical assistance. Yehuda Ben Yatach, a volunteer EMT from United Hatzalah, happened to be nearby when his proximity alert was triggered. Without hesitation, he jumped Read more
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Ma’alot-Tarshiha: Man Suffers Cardiac Arrest, Is Revived By First Responders

On Monday afternoon, around 4:00 PM, a 72-year-old man suffered a cardiac arrest at his home on Ma’alot Hasson Street in Ma’alot-Tarshiha. Concerned family members immediately called for medical assistance. Baruch Michaeli, a volunteer paramedic with United Hatzalah, received an alert about the incident and quickly responded. He arrived at the scene within a few Read more
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Choking Baby Saved By Restaurant Owner Who Volunteer As EMT

On Thursday night, a baby choked on an ice cube during dinner at her home in Givat Shmuel. Thankfully, her mother knew that the owner of the neighboring restaurant, Moshe Amano, was a volunteer for United Hatzalah. Without wasting a moment, she rushed to the nearby restaurant where Moshe was working, desperately seeking help. Recognizing Read more
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Man Collapses In the Street At Night, Is Revived By Policeman and EMTs

Last night just before 1 a.m., a man in his 70s suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed on the streets of Kiryat Ata, prompting immediate action from passersby who alerted emergency services. Chaim Avni, a volunteer EMT, was awakened from his sleep by the urgent call. He swiftly got dressed and headed toward the reported Read more
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Man Who Suffered Cardiac Arrest Reunites With EMTs Who Resuscitated Him

A few weeks ago in the Gilo neighborhood of Jerusalem, Yosef, in his 50s, began experiencing heartburn and weakness in his left hand. Recognizing these as early signs of a potential heart attack, his wife Chedva promptly called for an ambulance. Responding swiftly to the distress call was Joelle Cohen, a volunteer EMT, and a Read more
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Volunteer EMT Saves 96-year-old Woman from Cardiac Arrest and Assists Injured Motorcyclists in Back-to-Back Emergencies

On Sunday, just after 4 P.M., a 96-year-old woman experienced cardiac arrest in her house on Tzemach HaSadeh Street in Maale Adumim. Worried family members immediately called for medical assistance. Avi Becker, a volunteer EMT with United Hatzalah, was home when he received a proximity alert, notifying him about the emergency occurring not far from Read more

