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International charity works with US law enforcement to provide free medical IDs to vulnerable residents (SALIDA, Calif., August 29, 2017) – August is MedicAlert month and September is National Preparedness Month; with this in mind, MedicAlert Foundation invites law enforcement across the country to participate in the L.E.A.P. program. This program provides free medical IDs […]

New tech-enabled products make health and vaccination records available anywhere, anytime – providing real time information for consumers and first responders. Turlock, CA — June 15, 2021 As the COVID-19 pandemic has shown, having quick access to health records and vaccine status is increasingly important in our day to day lives. In a world where […]

SALIDA, California (February 28, 2017) – MedicAlert Foundation is pleased to announce that digital marketing and communications icon Bob Pearson has been elected to its Board of Directors. Pearson currently serves as President and Chief Innovation Officer of W2O Group. He was appointed at the Foundation’s Board Meeting on February 3, 2017 in Austin, Texas […]

Through MedicAlert’s partnership with RapidSOS, 911 operators can provide first responders with immediate medical information on MedicAlert members. This technology is being deployed across the country to help save lives when seconds count. NBC 10 Philadelphia’s Ted Greenberg explains how it works.

  Washington, DC — March 2, 2021 More than 25 million Americans living with rare diseases face many challenges, including finding information about their condition, accessing quality health care, and paying for treatments. With help from the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD®), the rare community is assisted with access, resources and advocacy. But what […]