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Over 150 Runners Race to Save Lives in Jerusalem Marathon
Jerusalem – Team Avraham for United Hatzalah raised almost $77k in support of the organization’s lifesaving efforts. Last Friday morning, over 150 people ran in support of United Hatzalah in the Jerusalem Marathon. The runners raised over $77K in support of Israel’s largest community-based EMS organization ahead of the race. The runners participated as part… Read more
Saving Minutes, Saving Lives: United Hatzalah’s AI System Transforms Emergency Response
In the world of emergency medicine, minutes can mean the difference between life and death. Now, a groundbreaking innovation from United Hatzalah is changing how emergency response works in Israel. Last week in Bnei Brak, United Hatzalah unveiled their new operations center powered by artificial intelligence that predicts medical emergencies before they even occur. “We’re… Read more
United Hatzalah Successfully Completes Israel’s First Psychotrauma Dog Training Program
Israel’s first prestigious training course for United Hatzalah’s Psychotrauma Canine Unit has been successfully completed. The unit will aid anxiety patients at disaster scenes and in emergency situations. On Tuesday evening, an emotional ceremony was held at United Hatzalah’s national headquarters in Jerusalem, marking the completion of the training course and launch of the organization’s… Read more
Celebrating International Women’s Day: EMT Chani Vaknin’s Lifesaving Action
In honor of International Women’s Day, we recognize the incredible women of the Adele Sandberg Women’s Unit, who make a difference every day. One such woman is Chani Vaknin, a Rechovot resident, mother of four, and certified EMT. After United Hatzalah volunteers rushed to save her younger brother’s life, Chani was inspired to join the… Read more
Toddler Rescued After Fall in Givat HaTitora
United Hatzalah’s medical teams swiftly responded to an emergency in Givat HaTitora, where a two-year-old toddler had fallen into a four-meter-deep pit while hiking with his family. The situation was tense, but thanks to the swift action of United Hatzalah’s volunteers, the toddler was quickly rescued and transported to safety. Avi Deblinger, an experienced EMT… Read more
A Lifesaving Injection
In bustling Jerusalem, a teenage girl was enjoying time with her friends at a café on Jaffa Street. The lively chatter of the café was interrupted by a sudden commotion—the 17-year-old had mistakenly sipped a coffee containing milk, triggering a severe allergic reaction. Within moments, she developed a rash and struggled to breathe. Her friends… Read more
New E-Bike Donated in Memory of Fallen Hero Daniel Peretz Z”L
A new emergency response e-bike has been donated to United Hatzalah by the Schochet family of Canada in memory of Captain Daniel Peretz z”l, who fell while heroically defending Israel during Hamas’ October 7th attack. Captain Peretz, 22, served as a platoon commander in the IDF’s 7th Armored Brigade’s 77th Battalion. Born in South Africa,… Read more
Saving a Life In Between Sets
On a typical Saturday night, Rabbi Yehuda Levi, a United Hatzalah volunteer EMT, was performing as a one-man band at a local synagogue event. After completing his first musical set, Rabbi Levi took a moment to relax before the next set when his communication device suddenly alerted him to an urgent situation: a nine-year-old child… Read more
Leading Pet Supply Chain Speedog and United Hatzalah Partner to Support Psychotrauma K-9 Unit
Speedog, a leading Israeli chain of pet supply stores, and United Hatzalah announced a new collaborative initiative to support the first responder organization’s Psychotrauma K-9 Unit, which provides critical psychological support during disasters and emergencies. Speedog is one of Israel’s largest chains of pet supplies and equipment with over 25 branches countrywide. As part of… Read more
United Hatzalah EMT Provides Critical Care After Workshop Accident
On Wednesday in Holon, at 6:45 PM, United Hatzalah volunteer EMT Nehoray Cohen received a notification on his communications device about a workshop accident. Cohen immediately jumped on his ambucycle and sped to the location of the incident. Upon arrival, Cohen, the first medic at the scene, discovered a 60-year-old carpenter who was covered in… Read more