Meet Your Host
I'm a mother, grandmother, and EMT with over 30 years of experience.
Over the years, I've responded to thousands of emergencies, developed educational resources for emergency responders, and authored HaHovesh , a comprehensive EMT textbook used by EMTs and students throughout Israel as both a training and continuing education resource.
I'm also the founder of SiMedic Trauma, an educational platform dedicated to helping emergency responders build practical skills and confidence through realistic, hands-on learning.
For most of my career, my work has focused on preparing the people who respond when an emergency happens.
Coffee & Band-Aids grew from a simple realization: long before emergency responders arrive, it's often a parent, grandparent, friend, or bystander who is there first.
I wanted to bring the same educational philosophy that has guided my professional work—practical learning, realistic scenarios, and confidence built through experience—to the people who are there during those first critical moments.
Why Coffee & Band-Aids is Different
Coffee & Band-Aids was designed around a simple idea:
Learning first aid doesn't have to feel overwhelming.
Each Coffee Break explores one practical topic and is designed to help you recognize the situation, understand what matters most, and know what to do using the everyday resources already available to you.
You'll learn one skill at a time, build lasting confidence, and gradually build your own Coffee Break Collection— a growing collection of practical guides, activities, and quick-reference resources you'll always have when you need them.
The goal is simple: to help you recognize an emergency, know what to do, and feel confident taking those first important steps before professional help arrives.
One of the things I enjoy most is creating new ways for people to learn.
Throughout my career, I've combined emergency medicine, instructional design, and creative design to create realistic simulations, educational tools, learning games, and hands-on training experiences.
I've always believed that the best learning isn't just accurate—it's engaging, memorable, and practical enough to stay with you when you need it most.
That same philosophy shapes everything you'll find in Coffee & Band-Aids— from the videos and Pocket Guides to the printable activities, interactive resources, and workshops.
Every resource is created with one goal in mind: helping you remember what matters and feel confident using it.
Beyond the Ambulance
I hope you'll enjoy the journey and discover practical ideas, useful resources, and growing confidence with every Coffee Break.
