News for MDA Hospitals tell MDA not to send them patientsDespreate shortages of funding and supplies have moved several hospitals to start limiting their activities. Samaria lieutenant shares her feelings about Doctor Day in SamariaIDF Lt Reut Sapir says that she and her soldiers try to live up to their reputation Israel 1st country worldwide to vaccinate all elderly care centersIsrael 1st to complete first round of vaccinations for nation's elderly population. Eight injured in roof collapse in school near Har TavorThe eight, construction workers, had been installing solar panels on the roof when it collapsed. Magen David Adom to vaccinate nursing home residents and staffMDA launches mass-vaccination program targeting Israeli nursing home residents and employees. Bennett to MDA: 'Thank you on behalf of the citizens of Israel'Bennett visited MDA's national hotline center - 'This year all Israeli citizens realized MDA's importance.' Two killed in factory explosion in AshdodTwo killed and at least two injured following what appears to be a gas explosion. Tefillin stands set up at MDA stations throughout IsraelMDA begins project to set up tefillin stands at the emergency medical organization’s stations around the country. Israeli delegation heads to Czech Republic to provide COVID aidDelegation will include doctors from several hospitals & MDA paramedics. Tefillin stands set up at many MDA stations throughout IsraelInitiative by Rabbi Yonatan Spitzer, MDA member who established new stands with help of Rabbi Yosef Nachshon's Soldiers in Love project. Magen David Adom offers assistance to Greek and Turkish rescue servicesFollowing earthquake between Greece and Turkey, Magen David Adom offers assistance to Greek and Turkish rescue services. MDA teams sample more than 1,700,000 peopleSince the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, MDA teams have sampled 1,708,868 people. Tree collapses on young woman in Bnei Brak; condition critical19-year-old woman seriously injured by tree that collapsed in yard of house on Halohamim Street in Bnei Brak. Motorcyclist killed in Bat Yam accidentMotorcyclist hit by car near Komemiyot Interchange in Holon; paramedics tried to perform resuscitation, but were forced to declare death. MDA volunteer taking coronavirus sample makes surprise delivery to isolated elderly manAn MDA volunteer who visited elderly man living alone to take coronavirus sample surprised him with a special delivery. MDA ambulances maintain 8-minute average response during peak of Covid-19Israel’s national EMS organization cites size of ambulance fleet and volunteer base as crucial factorsMagen David Adom presents official updated Covid-19 statsMagen David Adom has obtained approximately 438,000 corona test samples to date. One man's 60-year streak of blood donationsDr. David Cohen has donated over 150 units of blood over 55 years, and at age 88, he has no intention of stopping. Six drown from beginning of bathing seasonIn just week-and-a-half six people die on Israel's coast. MDA CEO: 'Take more care and responsibility.' Hadera man found dead in car from extreme heat41-year-old found unconscious inside closed vehicle on Sigalit Street in Hadera; MDA team determines death. MDA using buses to evacuate patients and injured at ALS levelMagen David Adom to use buses to evacuate the sick and injured to hospitals for treatment. MDA phlebotomists arrive for a house callWith many restrictions on the public still in place, MDA's mobile blood services units conducting blood drives as close to home as possible.MDA preparing for this year's limited Lag BaOmer events at MeronAmid coronavirus pandemic, medical teams preparing for scaled-down festivities at Meron in northern Israel.MDA ambulances maintain 8-minute average response during peak of coronavirus in IsraelAnalysis finds MDA able to maintain 8-minute average response time throughout Israel, roughly equal to its response prior to coronavirus. Father and son from MDA donate plasma after recovering from coronavirusAfter suffering from coronavirus, then recovering, senior MDA medic and his son, an MDA dispatcher, donate plasma to help COVID-19 patients. New drive-thru coronavirus testing center opened at Tapuah Junction in Samaria'Within weeks we'll test all residents of Samaria' says Yossi Dagan, Samaria Regional Council head. MDA volunteers serving Meah Shearim pelted with rocksMagen David Adom crew dispatched to gather virus test specimen from ill resident attacked by assailant who fled; police complaint submitted. Israeli preparedness and coronavirusHow an obsession with preparedness and a healthy dose of paranoia gave Israel's EMS organization a leg up on combatting coronavirus Magen David Adom: At the forefront of the war on coronavirus'MDA is 80 years old, so we have much experience in wars, but not against a thing we don't know where and when it will hit, like the virus.' Support Magen David Adom's national effortIt is the fight for our lives - the national combat against the coronavirus. Magen David Adom sends 2,000 protective masks to Chabad of ChinaMDA sends protective masks and kits to Chabad Houses in China. MDA screens passengers arriving at Ben Gurion Airport for coronavirusMDA opens up stand at Ben Gurion Airport to check passengers who visited China or came in contact with people who have been to China. MDA volunteer Yossi Shmulevich celebrates his Bar Mitzvah at age 48MDA volunteer Yossi Shmulevich never heard a Torah reading before or donned Tefillin. At age 48, he finally celebrated his Bar Mitzvah. Magen David Adom offers assistance to Turkish Red Crescent rescue forcesFollowing Turkey earthquake, Magen David Adom offers supplementary aid to Turkish rescue forces. Medic treats accident victims while on way to his own weddingDressed in his groom's suit, Mordechai Avot, 22, of Tzfat didn't think twice before rushing to treat car accident victims. MDA emergency update - stormy weather in IsraelWatch: Chaim Rafalowski, MDA disaster management coordinator, updates on recent events throughout the country Magen David Adom provides medical treatment to 11 victims of Saturday's stormsMDA teams provide medical treatment to 11 victims of the severe weather conditions, including two who were rescued from a Tel Aviv elevator. 13-year-old Shalom Dov Ber Yona sees dream fulfilled - after suffering cardiac arrestShalom Dov Ber Yona suffered cardiac arrest three years ago - now he has his dream fulfilled, meeting his favorite singer and going on stage MDA announces it won't reduce level of service provided to citizens of Judea, SamariaMagen David Adom director-general speaks with YESHA Council Chairman, says he ordered reduction of services to be canceled. "MDA is putting settlers' lives in danger"MDA to reduce emergency response activities in Judea and Samaria once again, amid budget battle with Finance Ministry. Haredi teens trained to serve as MDA emergency responders15 haredi teenagers complete MDA training program in Yavniel. Woman suffocates on piece of bread70-year-old found unconscious at the Geula neighborhood of Jerusalem, pronounced dead at the scene. Two dead in Jerusalem apartmentTwo young men found dead in Jerusalem apartment. Woman drives recklessly, shot by security guardsDriver shot in Ashdod Port after security guards thought she was carrying out ramming attack. Police: Incident not terror-related. Hundreds take part in blood drive at Israeli-Arab townMDA blood drive nets 560 donations from town of Sakhnin in northern Israel, along with organ donors, hair donations for cancer patients. Doctors from Canada join MDA's International Emergency UnitSpecialists in emergency medicine, internal medicine, general practitioners, neurology, orthopedic surgery arrive to undergo MDA training. 10-year-old in Ashkelon saves his father's lifeTen-year-old Yarin summoned MDA, who arrived at his home a moment before his father collapsed due to cardiac arrest. MDA's 'Wish Ambulance' fulfills a dreamOhr Wilhelm, a 14-year-old boy from Eilat, fulfilled his dream of meeting his favorite gamer with the help of MDA's Wish Ambulance. Man dead after electrocuting himself in Jordan RiverMan electrocutes himself while fishing, paramedics forced to declare him dead. MDA: 1,852 people evacuated to hospitals on Yom KippurThe count includes two children who were killed in car accidents while riding their bikes.Suspected murder and attempted suicide near JerusalemThe dead body of a woman about 30 is found in Motza as well as a man in serious condition. 66-year-old drowns at Michmoret BeachMDA staff forced to determine death of 66-year-old man who drowned this afternoon on Kushi Beach in Michmoret, after CPR efforts failed. 2 weeks after surviving bombing, Dvir Shnerb becomes a medicJust days after being released from hospital after suffering serious injuries in terrorist bombing, Israeli teen becomes certified medic. "My father collapsed": 11-year-old boy saves his father's lifeA young boy saves his father's life after he loses consciousness on a hiking trail in an isolated location, aided by the MDA 101 hotline. 'I was clinically dead 3 times - but was saved each time'Ilan Keshet has been dead, clinically speaking, three times. Yet each time he has cheated death, being revived to life again. One birth after anotherMDA medic delivers baby for the first time, then just minutes later, delivers another baby. MDA holds annual beach emergency training for the publicProgram aims to raise awareness of risks at beach during summer, and give the public tools to handle drowning cases until MDA teams arrive. |
