5 food allergy bloggers you should be following According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, allergies are one of the most common chronic diseases. As many as many as 30 percent of adults and 40 percent of children in the U.S. are affected. As with other chronic conditions,…
According to the National Stroke Association, there are 6.8 million adult stroke survivors in the U.S. Learn the warning signs of a stroke. Act FAST and CALL 9-1-1 or press the button on your One Call Alert IMMEDIATELY at any sign of a stroke. Use FAST to remember the warning signs. Stroke…
Make a smart investment in your health with a medical ID It is said that there is nothing certain in life except death and taxes—and neither one is a pleasant thing to think about. Some people view taxes as a necessary evil, but they can also present an opportunity to…
We’ve all heard of stranger danger and the importance of looking both ways before crossing the street, but children with Autism bring a whole new pool of safety concerns into the mix. If your child has been diagnosed with autism, it is a good idea to focus on safety matters for inside…
Each year the World Health Organization identifies a global health concern to address on World Health Day, April 7. The 2016 theme is Beat Diabetes. Diabetes worldwide Around the globe, more than 350 million people live with diabetes, and that number is projected to grow. Most—about 90 percent—have type 2…
According to the American Diabetes Association, about 30 million people in the U.S. have diabetes. That’s almost 10 percent of the population. Although type 1 diabetes affects far fewer of the total—about 1.25 million—many of them were diagnosed as children and live with the disease their entire lives. As with…
Whether you’ve been a customer of ours for years or this is your first time stumbling upon our company, we’d love to share some little-known information about American Medical ID. Here are 7 things you probably didn’t know about us. 7. In the 1990s, founder Rick Russell worked as a…
The Red Cross has been part of American life for more than 100 years. In many cases, the Red Cross history is American history. During Red Cross month each March, we honor and celebrate the work done by Red Cross throughout the years and today. Based on the volunteer work…
March 8 is International Women’s Day and to celebrate, we’d like to showcase a local organization making a big difference in the lives of women. This week’s guest post is written by Roxanne Paiva, executive director at Our Global Village whose program The Community Cloth is weaving a path toward…
“Children process information from the world around them much differently than adults,” explains the Child Life Council. “They have distinct needs for managing the effects of stress and trauma.” Child life specialists are pediatric health care workers who help kids and their families manage to deal with chronic illness, hospitalization…
