EMS Today

Evidence-Based Practice

Infection control consultant Katherine West compares and contrasts N95 respirators to surgical masks for protection for EMS personnel.

Mission to Ukraine

As Ukraine suffers a major electrical crisis due to Russian bombing attacks and the full onset of a freezing winter, United Hatzalah kicked into gear the next phase of our relief mission codenamed "Operation Orange Wings," which has been ongoing since the onset of the war. 

Dov Maisel discusses his own personal experience in delivering more than 100 electrical generators to orphanages, schools, medical clinics, and community centers in need of power. 

Our teams are in the middle of purchasing and dispensing close to 500 generators to those in need across the country. In a country where electrical generators are in scarily short supply and are often used as major currency currently, our teams jumped in to provide these much-needed devices that are actually saving lives.

There Is No Dull Moment in EMS

In this episode, which had to be put on pause due to a terror attack against one of United Hatzalah's ambulances that resulted in an injury to and EMS provider, Dov and Raphael discuss the terror attack itself, Raphael's first real-life MCI that took place a few days earlier, and a crazy incident involving a Zebra. All of these incidents occurred within just a few days of one another really made us recognize, once again, that there is no dull moment in EMS.  

A New Term for an Ongoing Issue

Infection control consultant Katherine West identifies the role of EMS in the prevention of medical transport-associated infection.

Catting with Danielle Thomas

Jonathon Feit and Danielle Thomas talk mobile medicine.

The Return of Terror Bombings

Dov and Raphael delve into the harrowing tragedy that took place in Jerusalem on Nov. 23, 2022, when a double- bombing terror attack claimed the life of an innocent teenage boy and injured 31 others.

The bombings took place at two separate highly-frequented bus stops in the city and stirred old traumas from attacks in the early 2000s.

This was the first such terror bombing to take place in the country since 2011.

Financial Wellness

Host Eric Chase has a conversation with Sean Britton, a strategic problem-solver/financial advisor, about financial health and wellness planning.

Responding to Hurricane Ian

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In this episode, Dov and Raphael are once again joined by Gavy Friedson, United Hatzalah’s Director of International Emergency Management. Friedson acted as the mission commander for the organization’s relief efforts both in Puerto after Hurricane Fiona and in Florida after Hurricane Ian. 

The trio discusses the team’s efforts in Florida and how the Psychotrauma and Crisis Response Unit once again worked to assist the residents who were adversely affected by the hurricane. Thanks to the many surprises along the way that challenged the group's efforts, teamwork and partnerships were essential in allowing the team to provide psychological treatment and relief for hundreds of residents who lost everything. 

Responding to Hurricane Fiona

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Dov and Raphael are joined by United Hatzalah's Director of International Emergency Management Gavy Friedson, the mission commander for the organization's relief effort in Puerto after Hurricane Fiona. 

The trio discusses the team's efforts in Puerto Rico and how the Psychotrauma and Crisis Response Unit worked to assist the island's residents while connecting with local service providers and individuals to be a force multiplier for relief efforts.

Trauma Behind the Badge

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Trauma Behind the Badge Co-Founder Christopher Scallon shares his truths and vulnerabilities.