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We are proud of the work we do. But even more, we are proud of our courageous customers. Their many stories about the comfort and critical help provided by our medical IDs encourage us to continue working to the highest standards. Read the testimonies of our friends. We believe they will touch and inspire you too.
Have your own Life Story you'd like to share? Visit our Tell Us Your Story page.
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Andrea B. Vancouver, BC 
Our mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's about 3 or 4 years ago. In the beginning she was ok to be left alone, but over the last 6 months she has wandered off a few times. |
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Bonnie S. Calgary Alberta
What brought me to your website? Last year I almost died. At the end of October 2008, I needed an ambulance and fast. |
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Angela P. San Antonio , Texas
Our mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's about 3 or 4 years ago. In the beginning she was ok to be left alone, but over the last 6 months she has wandered off a few times. |
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Jennifer B. Middletown, Ohio
Growing up, I would never let my mother tend to my cuts and scrapes with iodine because it burned and caused my injuries to swell far worse than alcohol. I would take the alcohol and not flinch and my family just thought I was a weird kid. |
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Lorien V. Brewster, New York
I was 19 and it was my first real job. My schedule was from 12-8 in a NYC hair salon working as a stylist's assistant, usually never finishing up before 9 o'clock. |
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Michael S. South Chicago Heights
Just by seeing the necklace they knew exactly what to do. They knew not to give my girlfriend any Demerol or penicillin and they knew exactly what kind of insulin. |
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Sheila R .Swest Terre Haute, Indiana
Though my son kept telling his teacher he was allergic and couldn't eat all the Food Pyramid food samples, she thought he was being a picky eater. His medical ID convinced her and saved him a trip to the hospital. |
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Marva C .Vallejo, California
I was pretty dazed in the ambulance, but I was still able to point the EMT to my bracelet. When she read it, she said, 'You are a very smart woman to wear this'. |
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Robin S .Temple, Texas
I was just about to run out of some critical medication for my very rare heart disease. Thanks to my ID and Online Medical Registry, I was able to get all the information to continue my meds on schedule. |
Congratulations to our recent Life Story Contest winners!
First Place:
Andrea B. Vancouver, BC
I concluded it would be very wise for me to wear a medical ID bracelet based on an upsetting experience while travelling in Europe.
Second Place:
Bonnie S. Calgary, Alberta
What brought me to your website? Last year I almost died. At the end of October 2008, I needed an ambulance and fast.
Third Place:
George T.
As I stepped gingerly on to the balcony I knew that this would be another glorious day in paradise. I could faintly see and hear the relentless waves...
More Life Stories:
Leightan W.
I was diagnosed with diabetes about ten years ago, thus resulting in visits to my doctor every three months for test results. Over the years I have experienced going into Atrial Fibrillation, or AF.
Adrian V. Leamington, Ontario
One time last Fall on the beach at Lake Erie I got sweaty, dizzy and started to shake and I had no Glucosol on hand. The medicine was in the car on the parking lot. Luckily, a woman on the beach saw my bracelet and said she worked at a hospital. She gave me juice to drink and stayed with me until I was back to normal.
Pauline W. Belle River, Ontario
I can't really say if the medical bracelet saved my son's life, but it's given me peace of mind. I can't always be there to protect him, but with a medical ID I know it's worth wearing because it works.
Linda B.
When EMTs responded to my car accident, instantly finding our American Medical ID bracelets, they learned my son and I have asthma and immediately checked our oxygen saturation levels.
Laurence C., M.D.
During a graduate class lecture, I had a grand-mal seizure. My American Medical ID pendant communicated all the ER doctor needed to know to treat me quickly and effectively. As a physician, I really stress that patients take the initiative to obtain a medical ID.
Christina C.
When an emergency responder discovered me incoherent — and 35 miles from my intended destination — the caregiver, referencing my American Medical ID bracelet, learned I have diabetes and learned my doctor's name and number. I quickly was treated for hypoglycemia and then safely released from the ER.
Karen C., EMT
As a volunteer EMT, I've been in countless emergencies. I wish more patients wore medical IDs — like my American Medical ID bracelet — they save time and lives.
Joseph D.
My mother has Alzheimer's, and her Universal Medical ID bracelet helped police identify her and bring her home when she wandered three miles from home.
Robert R.
When EMTs arrived at the accident's site, they quickly spotted my wife's medical ID, which revealed her chemotherapy and blood thinners. She received immediate, precise medical attention. The small cost of the American Medical ID bracelet can't match the comfort the ID provides.
Beverly R.
From Raleigh-Durham to Chicago to Seattle to Tokyo, my ID necklace told airport staff I have diabetes and my lancets are essential testing supplies. American Medical ID gave me confidence to travel.
Nancy W.
Last summer, while marching with the school band in 85-degree weather, my daughter — who had a pacemaker implanted when she was 1 — started experiencing heart problems because of the heat. Because she was wearing her American Medical ID necklace she was allowed to rest and have water.
John S. I passed out in my church right after singing in the choir, but because I had my medical ID bracelet, those in the church had access to all my information and the paramedics knew exactly what medications I was on and some of my medical history so that they could give me the best of care. Now, I wear the bracelet all the time in case a collapse ever happens again. This bracelet gives me a sense of confidence in knowing that my information is available to those who need it in an emergency.
Universal Medical ID Canada
P.O. Box 230 Stn A.
Etobicoke, Ontario M9C 4V
Canada
1.800.616.3400 |
