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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2015-11-12, Page 17THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2015. PAGE 17. Huron County EMS launches Cool Aid program During a medical emergency, every second counts. That’s why Huron County EMS is distributing information cards to residents that will help paramedics provide vital care in the early moments of an emergency. “When medical emergencies take place at home, patients aren’t always able to relay their medical information to the responding paramedics,” says Jeff Horseman, Acting Chief of Emergency Services. “This simple, low-tech solution keeps a person’s critical health information in one place and has been shown to help paramedics provide care when arriving to person’s home.” The card is designed to host health information including an individual’s drug prescription and dosage, known allergies, medical history and the phone numbers of their emergency contacts. Each person writes their own health information on the card and attaches it to the fridge using a magnet on the back cover. This way, paramedics always know where to look for it. “We call it the ‘Cool Aid’ program to remind people that the card is meant to be stored on the fridge at home,” explains Huron County Paramedic Adam Robinson. “The card’s front cover flips closed so personal information isn’t displayed to guests of the home.” Huron County EMS encourages anyone living in our communities with a pre-existing medical issue, including those taking prescription drugs, to fill out and keep one of these cards on their fridge at home. Residents can pick up the ‘Cool Aid’ cards from any pharmacy operating in Huron County. 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