Visits to the doctor’s office can be an ordeal. Especially if you have concerns about your heart health or you’re already not feeling well. Then you have to wait a long time just to be seen by the doctor. At that point, you might just want to rush out and get…
Companies can be publicly owned (by anyone who purchases stock on the exchange) or privately owned (by a person, family, investment company, or group of people). For companies with an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), that group of people is made up of the employees at the company. Every year…
Inspired by their adoptive son’s diabetes diagnosis, Drs. Rick and Wendy Bonnell established Kay Mackenson Clinic in Haiti in 2012 with partners Dr. Chris and Lisa Carpenter. A nonprofit organization, the clinic provides comprehensive medical care to disadvantaged Haitian children who live with chronic, non-communicable diseases, like diabetes, heart disease,…
Apple has been the leader in mobile technology since the company released its first generation iPhone in 2007. With each new phone the company has released since, there have been even more innovative ways for people to express themselves and communicate with others. When Apple introduced its new iPhone operating…
Although as many as 1 in 26 people in the Unites States will develop a seizure disorder, the condition is not as commonly discussed as food allergies among children returning to school. But the challenges can be just as great for children managing epilepsy and their families. Communication is key…
Raising children is hard enough. Getting them to wear a medical ID shouldn’t be part of the struggle. We have tons of styles and materials from which to choose, so make an effort to include your child or teen in the selection process. After all, the best medical ID is…
We encourage you to wear a medical ID at all times because it is a simple accessory that can save your life in an emergency. But just because you wear one, doesn’t mean it defines you. Your medical ID is not your whole story. You are brave, strong, and wonderful,…
Here at American Medical ID, we are proud to offer the largest variety of medical IDs in precious metals, like sterling silver, gold-filled, and even 10- and 14-karat gold. But what is the difference between all these metals and how do you know which is the right choice for you?…
In the United States, more than 43 million adults live with mental illness. That’s about one in every five. The percentages dramatically increase in certain social demographics such as the homeless and prisoners. May is designated as Mental Health Month to raise awareness about the numerous conditions that fall under…
You may have noticed healthcare, along with everything else, is transitioning from a paper system to an electronic one. Pharmacists, hospitals, even your doctor’s office use a computer-based filing system to keep track of your medical information more effectively. With personal health records, some people are even taking their…
