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Karen Gray-Keeler
12/28/2024 5:37 PM
Suggestion:

Each of us should have an emergency contact listed in the directory - and check to make sure the contact's information is current.

I was reminded about how important it is to have an emergency contact when one of my relatives was hit by a car when he was biking recently. Someone (maybe the driver?) called an ambulance. My relative doesn't remember how the hospital figured out how to call his wife.  He was badly bruised and probably had a concussion. Fortunately, he is healing well.
My relative mentioned that he was wearing a new helmet and thinks that helped to lessen
the hit to his head.

Wishing all a happy, healthy and safe new year!
Karen


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Karen Gray-Keeler


Timothy Weaver
12/28/2024 5:43 PM
Good idea. Another idea is to wear a wrist band while cycling. Mine gives my name, year of birth, wife’s name and cell phon number, blood type, drug allergy, and the word “Medicare.”



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Steve Kimmel
12/28/2024 8:05 PM
I always wear a Road ID wristband with similar information. It also has a code which EMTs or ERs  can access online where you can store additional data such as meds, etc. 

Will Heelan
12/28/2024 8:18 PM

It's also a great idea to complete your Emergency Contact information using the "Medical ID feature" on your cell phone so it is available to emergency personnel on your lock screen without needing to unlock your phone.


To access medical emergency information on an Android or iPhone lock screen, use the "Medical ID" feature which allows you to display vital details like allergies, blood type, medications, and emergency contact information directly on the lock screen without needing to unlock the phone; on an iPhone, access this through the Health app, and on Android, navigate to "Safety and emergency" settings to find the medical information option. (Enable the "Show When Locked" option.)

Timothy Schoolmaster
12/29/2024 10:41 AM
Good tips all.  I never hit the road without my Road ID.  On the outside left side of my helmet is a reflective decal which says "medical information carrier"; first responders will look for a   small yellow plastic pouch that comes with it is glued on the inside of the helmet- It has paper form that you complete with the info you want and insert into the pouch.  These first appeared in Pennsylvania in 1998, but I forget where I got mine.  The Club could sponsor a bulk purchase of them, if desired. Medical Emergency Data Systems  https://www.emergencyid.net/

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Cindy Martin
12/29/2024 4:07 PM

Like Steve, I use a Road ID, which I've had for years. I also make sure I have it or some other form of ID with me when doing my fitness walks around Evanston. Learned my lesson years ago when I was admitted to the hospital as a Jane Doe after being hit (as a pedestrian) in a crosswalk.

Lowell
12/30/2024 10:46 AM

Great, but some spousPost Messagees might just want it to say DNR after the last argument.

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