Dozens of women celebrated the completion of their Magen David Adom first aid training at a ceremony in Sderot recently. The first aid course was established in memory of Amit Man who was murdered by Hamas terrorists while on duty as a MDA paramedic at… Read more
As a result of both the quantity and nature of the emergencies witnessed by Magen David Adom’s brave first responders in the past two years, the organization has set in place clear protocols to detect and prevent PTSD among its staff It takes a certain… Read more
Two years since the attacks of October 7, 2023, communities continue to grieve for loved ones killed, injured, or taken hostage, while many still live with the lasting effects of fear and loss.  Among those deeply affected are the… Read more
Two years after October 7th, the hero first responders of the deadliest attack in Israel’s history worry that the horrors of that day have been tragically downgraded to a footnote in history. “People talk about Israel as if they have… Read more
Israeli paramedic Orit Ohana recalls the trauma and denial surrounding the Oct. 7 Nova Festival massacre, where she risked her life to save others amid unprecedented violence. Two years after October 7th, Orit Ohana still struggles with the memories. Read more
On October 7, 2023, Israel endured one of the darkest days in its history. The scale of violence, the brutality, and the deliberate targeting of civilians left scars that will never fully heal. Amid the chaos, Magen David Adom… Read more
Soroka Medical Center, Israel’s largest trauma hospital, is a place where thousands of lives are saved each year. But when an Iranian missile struck its grounds during Operation Rising Lion earlier this year, that sanctuary of healing suddenly… Read more
The J hosted Magen David Adom for a hands-on session teaching community leaders how to act in those crucial first minutes of crisis. Over 50 community leaders gathered at The J-Detroit on Aug. 20 for two special training sessions… Read more
Following her cardiac arrest on the beach, an Ashkelon resident reunited with the MDA emergency responders who saved her life. On a recent hot morning at the beach in Ashkelon, the relaxing sounds of ocean waves and children’s playful laughter were pierced by an urgent… Read more
No matter the situation, whether war, terror, COVID-19, or October 7, Eli Bin is there keeping Israel safe. At the forefront of Israel’s emergency management systems is one man – Eli Bin, the CEO of Magen David Adom, which is… Read more
