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  • Published on September 4, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

    MedicAlert Addresses Wandering Crisis with Innovative New Tools

    Combining a QR code medical ID and location tracking, first responders have access to critical health details and families can locate loved ones fast. TURLOCK, CA, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MedicAlert Foundation, the pioneer of medical identification, today launched the first ever medical ID to combine a scannable QR code with location tracking. This powerful new tool combines two essential safety tools: the QR code provides instant access to lifesaving medical information, …

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  • Published on May 20, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

    MedicAlert Launches First Responder Council to Advance Lifesaving Emergency Care

    New Advisory Panel Builds on Nearly 70 Years of Trust Between First Responders and MedicAlert TURLOCK, CA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In honor of National EMS Week, MedicAlert Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its First Responder Council, a new advisory group that strengthens the critical link between emergency services and the life-saving medical information MedicAlert provides. More than 133 million Americans live with a chronic condition that could impact their …

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  • Published on October 28, 2024 - 13:00 GMT

    MedicAlert Launches “Everyday Heroes” Initiative to Celebrate and Support First Responders

    TURLOCK, CA, UNITED STATES, October 28, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Each year, Americans make more than 240 million calls to 911. The emergency responders who arrive first on the scene are critical to preserving life and safety. Their jobs are stressful and sometimes dangerous, requiring them to put the safety and wellbeing of others ahead of their own. Despite their extraordinary efforts every day, their work is often unheralded. On this National First Responders Day, MedicAlert Foundation proudly …

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  • Published on September 24, 2024 - 05:45 GMT

    Pioneering Program Tackles Major Pain Point For People with Sickle Cell Disease

    Improving Access to Effective Emergency Care TURLOCK, CA, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- There’s one thing every person with sickle cell disease dreads: having to go to the ER and fight for care during a pain crisis. But now there’s a beacon of hope for the 100,000 Americans living with the blood disorder. MedicAlert Foundation and Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) have partnered on a groundbreaking initiative to improve their experience in the emergency room …

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  • Published on August 20, 2024 - 07:00 GMT

    The Life-Saving Health Tool Millions Are Missing: A Medical ID

    Medical IDs Save Lives in Emergencies USA, August 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Each year, 2.6 million people receive harmful emergency medical treatment that could have been prevented. Tragically, 250,000 people die due to misdiagnosis in emergency rooms. These alarming statistics reveal a critical oversight in emergency preparedness—a lack of proper medical identification. Medical IDs, such as bracelets or tags, can provide life-saving information, ensuring better outcomes during emergencies. The …

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  • Published on August 1, 2024 - 14:04 GMT

    Inventor of the Medical ID Celebrates Awareness Month

    Medical Identification Improves Emergency Outcomes TURLOCK, CALIFORNIA, USA, August 1, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This August, MedicAlert, the original and leading provider of medical identification, raises awareness about the importance of medical IDs during MedicAlert Awareness Month. Medical identification – such as the iconic MedicAlert bracelet – provides critical information to first responders or bystanders in the event a person is unable to communicate during a crisis. Each year, 2.6 million …

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MedicAlert Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, and the creator of the original medical ID. Since 1956, MedicAlert has helped people with chronic medical conditions receive fast and accurate emergency care. The MedicAlert emblem is globally recognized by first responders and emergency personnel, who engage MedicAlert’s live Emergency Response Team for the patient’s full health details and connection to emergency contacts.