A branch of the largest volunteer EMS in the US.
Welcome to Hatzalah of Houston

Hatzalah of Houston is a non-profit volunteer emergency medical service that provides emergency medical response 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at no cost to all who need it, regardless of race, religion or ethnicity. Hatzalah of Houston’s mission is to improve medical outcomes and save lives by enhancing existing emergency medical services in specific Southwest Houston areas.

Hatzalah of Houston was formed to supplement pre-hospital care and develop a higher level of emergency preparedness and support by augmenting the existing services provided by the local municipalities.

In emergency medical situations where every second counts, immediate emergency care can mean the difference between life and death.

Hatzalah of Houston’s goal is to provide emergency medical response within defined geographical boundaries of the Fondren Southwest Northfield 1 – 8 areas.

Hatzalah’s role is to stabilize patients until 911 arrives and then transfer care to them. Hatzalah is not an ambulance service and will not provide transport.

Hatzalah of Houston was formed as a branch of Hatzalah, the largest volunteer emergency medical service and ambulance provider in the United States, with over 90 ambulances, several thousand volunteers and numerous branches serving communities throughout the U.S. and the world. In the U.S., Hatzalah is in full force throughout Jewish communities in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Miami, Maryland and Chicago. While each organization is completely independent, they share the same goal – to save lives.

Hatzalah has proven successful in communities worldwide and is needed in Houston for the following reasons:

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To save lives
Hatzalah has saved thousands of lives in other communities because its volunteers are local and live and work in high population areas. Hatzalah volunteers will be in our schools, shuls, etc. and can quickly stabilize patients until medical emergency resources arrive on scene.
To provide the best possible care
Hatzalah volunteers approach each call with a fresh enthusiasm to comfort and save lives. They bring a sense of urgency and compassion that is unparalleled because their patients are also their friends, family and neighbors.
To activate the emergency medical system
Hatzalah members may already be on-scene or called when community members initially hesitate to dial 911 because they are uncertain if medical attention is necessary or are reluctant because they are underinsured or uninsured. A quick assessment by an Emergency Medical Technician may encourage the patient to seek definitive care sooner than they would have otherwise. Better medical outcomes usually reflect faster care.
To promote sensitivity and understanding
Hatzalah members are trained in both emergency medicine and Jewish law, and with an understanding of the unique needs of the community, are sensitive to cultural considerations and can direct patients to go to the hospital when they may not otherwise. For instance, a Hatzalah member’s explanation of the severity of a patient’s symptoms may alleviate the fear of chillul shabbat (forsaking the sabbath) and inspire keeping the mitzvah of hatzalat nefashot (saving of life), a form of patient advocacy that can only be provided from within the community.
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