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American Medical ID and the American Diabetes Association are Working Together to Stop Diabetes®

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

Stop Diabetes® Medical ID Bracelet to Raise Money for Diabetes Research 

ADA IDAmerican Medical ID, the leading producer of medical alert jewelry in the United States, has announced a collaboration with the American Diabetes Association for the Stop Diabetes® awareness campaign. American Medical ID will be the vendor for the official Stop Diabetes® Medical ID bracelet with a portion of the proceeds from every sale benefiting diabetes research and programs to help those affected by diabetes.

ADA ID BackThe American Diabetes Association recommends that many people with diabetes should have a medical ID with them at all times.

American Medical ID Announces Partnership with One Call Alert

Tuesday, February 12th, 2013

OCAPicBlogAmerican Medical ID partners with One Call Alert to provide high quality medical alert monitoring and additional peace of mind to thousands across the nation.

American Medical ID has long provided its customers with peace of mind by creating personalized medical ID bracelets and pendants. A medical ID communicates a condition, medication, allergy, or contact information during an emergency situation. This gives medical ID wearers confidence that, in an emergency, they will get the proper treatment needed for their unique health requirement.

American Medical ID Partners with MedSimple™ during American Diabetes Month

Monday, November 12th, 2012

Are you hearing more about diabetes in the news and online this month? This is American Diabetes Month® when the American Diabetes Association joins with concerned groups around the nation to raise awareness of this ever-growing disease.

Sharing a similar mission, Dr. Anuj Bhargava, MD, MBA, CDE, FACP, FACE is working to improve the health and lives of patients with diabetes through research and technology. Dr. Bhargava is President and founder of the Iowa Diabetes and Endocrinology Research Center (IDERC) and is also founder of My Diabetes Home, a company dedicated to simplifying diabetes worldwide online.

Living with Hemophilia: Medical ID

Wednesday, June 20th, 2012

Hemophilia is a group of hereditary genetic disorders that impair the body’s ability to control blood clotting or coagulation, which is used to stop bleeding when a blood vessel is broken.

Symptoms vary with severity. In general symptoms are internal or external bleeding episodes. Patients with more severe hemophilia suffer more severe and more frequent bleeding episodes, while patients with mild hemophilia usually suffer more minor symptoms except after surgery or serious trauma. Moderate hemophiliacs have variable symptoms which manifest along a spectrum between severe and mild forms.

Medical IDs Featured on Recent Episode of The Doctors

Friday, May 25th, 2012
The Emmy Award-winning show “The Doctors” featured products by American Medical ID as part of their “Top 4 Ways to Prevent Medical Mistakes” episode.  You can view the video here.

American Medical ID Donates Portion of Sales to American Red Cross

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

 

American Medical ID celebrated National Red Cross month in March by donating 5% of select purchases for a total of $300. March is Red Cross Month, a time to remind everyone of the work of the American Red Cross in communities across the country and around the globe – and how we depend on public support to help people in need.

Thanks to the generous support of donations for companies such as American Medical ID, the American Red Cross is able to mobilize to help people in need. The Red Cross is not a government agency, but relies on donations of time, money and blood to do its work.

10 Foods that Help Fight Arthritis Symptoms

Friday, May 20th, 2011

According to BHIA.org, over 40 million Americans suffer from arthritis and related symptoms. 285,000 of those affected are children. As a parent, it’s important to provide a diet for your children that keeps them healthy. Plus, by eating the right foods, you could lessen your own chances of having severe flare ups. By including these 10 foods in your diet, you could have fewer arthritis symptoms from now on.

1.  Salmon has Omega-3 fatty acids, which reduce the chemicals in your body that spread inflammation.

2.  Low-fat milk is a good source of Vitamin D, which helps prevent swelling and soreness. However, it’s smart to limit your daily dairy intake.

Exercising Outdoors? Stay Safe with Medical ID Jewelry

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

Exercise is an important part of staying healthy, and you should also try finding a place to work out outdoors periodically. Not only is the fresh air great for your body, but the change of scenery might motivate you to keep a regular workout schedule. Exercising regularly has great health benefits, but you should also know how to stay safe when exercising outdoors as well. That’s where medical ID jewelry and other precautions can help!

The health benefits of regular exercise

Avoid Food Allergy Mishaps with a Medical ID Bracelet

Monday, May 9th, 2011

Food allergies cause a variety of symptoms in children and adults alike. However, these allergies can be especially frightening for kids because the food allergy might be discovered at school, daycare or somewhere else that is not under a parent’s supervision. Find out why investing in a medical ID bracelet could save your child’s life and avoid complications.

The seriousness of food allergies in children

How to Get Reimbursed for a Medical ID Bracelet

Friday, May 6th, 2011

If you have any number of health issues that can require immediate medical attention or specialized care, you may already be aware of the benefits of a medical ID bracelet.  Here are some primary examples of people who would benefit from wearing one:

  • People with chronic medical conditions
  • People with moderate to severe allergic reactions
  • Patients prescribed multiple medications
  • Children with developmental disorders
  • Elderly with cognitive disorders