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When to Call Hatzolah of Passaic-Clifton EMS

Hatzolah should be called for any medical emergency, 24/7/365, including Shabbos and Yom Tov.

If you are unsure that Hatzolah should be called, make the call.

Some examples of medical emergencies that Hatzolah should be called immediately:

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Allergic Reactions
  • Any Loss of Consciousness
  • Any Danger to Limb or Life
  • Burns
  • Car Accidents
  • Cardiac Emergencies
  • Chokings
  • Diabetic Emergencies
  • Difficulty Breathing
  • Faintings
  • Fires
  • Missing Persons
  • OB/GYN Emergencies
  • Poisonings
  • Seizures
  • Slips and Falls
  • Splinting or Bandaging Injuries
  • Strokes
  • Trauma with Serious Injuries

Remember; if you are unsure, make the call

During an emergency, and especially on Shabbos, some people have a tendency to search for a Hatzolah member they are familiar with by going to their home, shul, or calling them on the phone. This can result in significant delays in obtaining help and is strongly discouraged. Calling the Hatzolah emergency number is the most reliable way to obtain help quickly.

Hatzolah of Passaic/Clifton EMS does not provide pre arranged non-emergency transport. Hatzolah will, however, assist you in arranging such transport.

 

Area Hospitals Guide

This guide provides information about local hospitals and their Shabbos/Yom Tov accommodations. For the most current information, please contact the respective hospital’s Pastoral Services department.

Local Hospitals:

St. Mary’s Hospital – Passaic, NJ

  • Located within Passaic-Clifton Eruv
  • Walking distance from much of Passaic community
  • Available accommodations:
      – Pre-packaged kosher meals (upon request)
      – Shabbos room (accessed through Security)

Hackensack University Medical Center

  • No local Eruv
  • Available accommodations:
      – Sleeping facilities near hospital
      – Kosher food pantries (5th floor, Sanzari Children’s Hospital)
      – Contact Security/Pastoral Care for access

St. Joseph’s Medical Center – Paterson, NJ

  • No local Eruv
  • Shabbos room (3rd floor):
      – Stocked with kosher necessities
      – Sleeping accommodations
      – Access through Pastoral Services/Security
  • Nearby: Yeshiva Gedola of Paterson (2.8 miles)
    Address: 555 15th Ave, Paterson, NJ
  • Click here for more details

Holy Name Hospital – Teaneck, NJ

  • Located within Teaneck Eruv
  • Bikur Cholim room (3rd floor, nursing school):
      – Sleeping accommodations
      – Glatt Kosher food
      – Access through Pastoral Services/Security
  • Walking distance to shuls and Jewish establishments

Englewood Hospital

  • Located within local eruv
  • 3rd floor accommodations:
      – Shabbos room
      – Kosher kitchen
      – Access through Pastoral Services/Security
  • Nearest shul: Kesher Synagogue (509 Engle Street)

New York City Hospitals

Most major NYC hospitals provide:

  • Full-service Bikur Cholim rooms
  • Shabbos elevators
  • Nearby Bikur Cholim apartments

Special note for Columbia Presbyterian:

  • Fully stocked Bikur Cholim room (6th floor, Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital)
  • Contact Pastoral Care for access

 

Shabbos Transportation

Apollo Taxi (973-777-7787):

  • Available for Passaic/Clifton Jewish community
  • No payment required on Shabbos/Yom Tov
  • Please arrange payment promptly after Shabbos/Yom Tov

 

Acknowledgments

Special thanks to the volunteers of Bikur Cholim of Passaic-Clifton and Bikur Cholim of Bergen County for providing this information. For additional hospital information, please visit their respective websites.

For updates or feedback about this information, please contact the Bikur Cholim office.

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