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MDA awarded for tech that instantly geolocates emergency scene.
Israel National News/Arutz Sheva — Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel’s paramedic and Red Cross service, was presented with an award last week for its innovative use of geographic information system (GIS) technology, which MDA uses as the foundation for its world-renowned computer-assisted ambulance dispatch system. The award was announced by Jack Dangermond, founder and president of…
Health Minister visits MDA HQ
“Emergency medicine in the State of Israel is in good hands” The Minister of Health, MK Yuli (Yoel) Edelstein (Likud), visited the Magen David Adom National Operations Center in Kiryat Ono and was accompanied by MDA Director General Eli Bin and the organization’s senior management. Minister Edelstein received a comprehensive overview of the organization’s activities,…
Times of Israel reports on MDA mass-shooting training in Chicago.
THE TIMES OF ISRAEL — “Help! Help! Something terrible has happened!” The alarming call, coming amid shouts of pain, bombarded a member of the Northbrook Community Synagogue as she entered the temple’s sanctuary outside of Chicago to find over a dozen worshipers lying helpless on the bimah platform and in between the chairs below. As she…
An MDA EMT delivers his own baby in the middle of his shift
EMT Abraham Ivri started working at MDA about a month ago. His wife Reut, who was 9 months pregnant feared that when she went into labour her husband would be on duty. On Saturday night she went into labour, and as she had feared husband was on shift. In a race against the clock Abraham…
Youth Volunteers visit Poland
As we approach one of the most solemn days in the Israeli calendar – Holocaust Remembrance Day, we take the time to reflect. Magen David Adom youth volunteers flew to Poland to learn about the Holocaust. Just here. As I sit beneath the tall, bare trees, do I understand how the very obvious isn’t obvious…
The President’s Dinner
Drizzly weather did not deter guests from attending the The President’s Dinner on 1st August 2016 which was graciously hosted by Harry and Rhonda Triguboff at their beautiful harbourside home. Testament to the spirit of support that fittingly prevailed on the night was the spontaneous donation of five First Responder Medicyles, by Robert and Ruth…
