It’s close to midnight. Forgive the late hour, but I just can’t restrain myself. I must share this with my fellow staff members.
Two hours ago, I got a phone call from one of community movers and shakers saying that an elderly community leader who has done so much for others is now in dire need himself. He was just given an urgent referral to the hospital ER. He was shaken and was now confronted with a night at the ER, facing the unknown alone during the dark, frightful hours when he so desperately needed the comforts and familiarity of his own home.
I was asked if it might be possible to expedite the process.
I called Moshe Charash, Director of Ezer Mizion’s Medical Referrals and Advocacy Department and asked him what could be done.
I was told that best doctor for this medical issue is in Tel Hashomer. The patient is in Haifa. Not good.
And the doctor is off duty at night. Even worse.
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