By Editorial Board - Turlock Journal
Janurary 16, 2004
A couple of pennies a month could save your life, or the life of a loved one.
Nowadays, most of us think nothing of spending a couple of dollars a day on a cup of gourmet coffee. But for $20 a year - less than 2 cents a month - you can receive 24-hour emergency response through MedicAlert.
Whether it's a life-threatening allergy to penicillin, peanuts, bee stings or latex, or hypoglycemia or even Alzheimer's, a MedicAlert emblem can literally mean the difference between life and death.
And the annual membership is a small price to pay. What's more, this international organization that boasts about 4 million members worldwide is based right here in our own hometown.
Started in the mid-1950s by a Turlock physician and his wife, MedicAlert has become global in its reach, and all-encompassing in its impact.
But the emblem is not just for those with medical conditions. It can also be used to ensure that kids stay safe.
MedicAlert offers a 24-hour lost child identification package, which includes a stainless steel ID bracelet or sports band, and family emergency notification. If a child gets lost in a mall or at the beach - and he or she is wearing the MedicAlert emblem - they can be easily identified through the local headquarters, and returned safely to their parents. But best of all, through the end of January, it's free.
There are many ways to find out more - by phone, mail or via the Internet. Take a moment to find out more.
Editorial Board can be reached at 634-9141 or news@turlockjournal.com.