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“MyVoice” Program Communicates Critical Medical Information in Emergency Situations McLean, VA (PRWEB) June 17, 2013 For those faced with life-threatening anaphylaxis, communicating the severity of a medical emergency quickly is critical. Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) and the MedicAlert Foundation are pleased to announce their partnership and the “MyVoice” program, designed to help protect individuals with food allergies with life-saving services. In an...

Race officials protect runners during race and training events. Turlock, CA (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 To protect their runners, race officials for the Ohlone 50K Wilderness Run are providing a MedicAlert ID shoe tag to all of their 2013 registrants. The race, which takes place May 19th, begins in Fremont, California and traverses the entire Ohlone Wilderness Trail, a tough 31 mile distance among trails and fire roads which ends in Livermore, California. The shoe tags are connected to...

Third Annual Excellence Award Presentation at 25th National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) May 10, 2013 The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and MedicAlert Foundation recognized the innovation and leadership of three fire departments with the Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Award at the 25th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner tonight at the Washington Hilton. The honorees were the Snohomish County Fire Protection District #1...

Designed to improve care for employees and control employer health coverage costs Turlock, CA (PRWEB) April 04, 2013 MedicAlert Foundation International, the leading provider of emergency medical information and identification services, has launched a new service, MedicAlert Essential™, designed to help employers improve care for their employees and control health coverage costs, particularly in medical emergencies where rapid access to employee information helps to enhance the...

Hotline Available to Healthcare Professionals Seeking Treatment/Protocol Advice from Malignant Hyperthermia Specialist Consultants. Turlock, CA (PRWEB) August 02, 2012 The sudden unexpected death of a healthy individual undergoing minor surgery is a tragedy almost beyond comprehension in this day of modern medical miracles. Yet this still happens to patients susceptible to malignant hyperthermia (MH). To provide “in the moment” care for patients experiencing MH, the Malignant...

NP Notification Service to Provide for Improved Emergency Follow-Up Care Turlock, CA (PRWEB) June 01, 2012 Focused on improving patient care and safety, MedicAlert Foundation and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) have partnered to deliver a new notification service that will inform Nurse Practitioners (NPs) of their patient’s medical emergency. NP notification of their patient’s medical emergencies enables greater continuity and coordination of care between the...

Pet Owners Gain Peace of Mind in Emergencies from Unique Program to Protect Beloved Pets Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) May 22, 2012 MedicAlert Foundation International, the nonprofit leader in emergency medical information and identification services, has been awarded a $133,000 grant from Amie’s Place Foundation to design an emergency caregiver notification program to protect family pets. The two-year grant will help develop a three phase program. First, a new category of membership for...

MedicAlert Giving Back to Autism Society on every Kid Smart Membership Turlock, CA (PRWEB) March 28, 2012 The MedicAlert Foundation, the leader in emergency medical information and identification services, is planning the launch of a special campaign aimed at raising awareness about the special needs and challenges facing individuals with autism and their families to coincide with the annual National Autism Awareness Month. During the month of April, the Foundation will donate $5 to the...

Ambassador of Goodwill Awardee Widely Recognized for Service to International Community Turlock, CA (PRWEB) February 06, 2012 MedicAlert Foundation International, a worldwide leader in emergency medical information and identification services, has appointed Philip Nathan to the Board of Directors during its annual meeting late last month. Mr. Nathan, a leading stockbroker in the United Kingdom, is widely known for his commitment to community service and philanthropic causes mostly through...

American Medical ID launches mobile website for customers wanting to purchase medical IDs from their mobile phones. (PRWEB) December 27, 2011 American Medical ID is making it easier for consumers to purchase custom engraved medical alert jewelry with the launch of their new mobile website. The new mobile site displays the entire product catalog and allows a mobile customer to customize, engrave, and purchase their ID jewelry, all from their phone. This allows for quick access to creating...