Hatzolah of Passaic/Clifton EMS was proud to participate in NCSY of Toronto’s Annual Shabbaton in Erie, Pennsylvania over the weekend of May 16 – May 19, 2008 – Parshas Bhar. Two Hatzolah members were on premises throughout the entire weekend. Hatzolah members provided immediate first aid and response during medical emergencies and transferred care when neccesary to local EMS in Erie PA.

First Passaic – Clifton Community Wide Health and Safety Fair

On Sunday, May 18, 2008, Hatzolah of Passaic/Clifton EMS in conjunction with the Bikur Cholim of Passaic-Clifton hosted a community wide Health and Safety Fair. The fair was be an exciting oppurtunity for community members of all ages to learn about health and safety. There were many booths and demonstrations for all participants, car seat safety inspections, glucose, dental, blood pressure and vision screenings. (Event website). Pictures of the event have been uploaded to the event website. Click hereto go directly to the photos.

April 2008 – Pre-Pesach Awareness Campaign

On Erev Shabbos Parshas Metzora, April 11, 2008, Hatzolah of Passaic/Clifton EMS distributed over 2000 keychains, stickers, a memo from the Board of Directors and a flyer for the upcoming Health and Safety Fair to all school children in Passaic and Clifton. Many Hatzolah dispatchers and members worked alongside community members to put together the packages.