What is an asthma action plan and why do I need it?
According to the Centers for Disease Control, over 10 million men, women and children in the United States experience an asthma attack each year. More
Category: Health Conditions
5 Simple Steps for Performing Regular Thyroid Check Self-Exams
What does your thyroid do? Ask your friends, family, and colleagues what they know, and chances are they’ll know they have a thyroid. But most likely they’ll have no clue what it does, and why it’s so important to their health. They’re not alone. According to the American Association […]
Asthma and Allergy: Protecting Yourself During COVID-19
It’s allergy season again, and this year some experts are predicting the worst seasonal allergy conditions in years. To add more stress, the coronavirus pandemic is upon us – and sometimes it’s hard to know if your symptoms are allergies, asthma, or COVID-19. People living with allergies and asthma need […]
COVID-19: Coping Strategies for the Autism Community
The global coronavirus pandemic has upended everyone’s lives. Socially, emotionally, financially – and often in ways we don’t expect. For the autism community, the changes wrought by COVID-19 are acute. Life during coronavirus is anything but routine – and routine is something that families living with autism count on to […]
From the Front Lines: Empowering Those Living with Developmental Disabilities
During National Developmental Disabilities and Autism Awareness Month, we’re highlighting our long-time partner Valley Mountain Regional Center (VMRC). For more than 20 years, MedicAlert Foundation and VMRC have shared a mission to not only protect, but also empower those living with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Recently, we had […]