Guest Post from Psychic Mama*Indigo Child

Put Your Cell Phone on ICE. This article was found in the OPRAH MAGAZINE(O). I am posting the whole article here because I feel that this small piece contains some extremely valuable information for people of all ages!

“If an accident leaves you unconscious or unresponsive, paramedics and emergency room doctors will first look through your wallet for your emergency contact number and medical history.”But only two out of ten people carry a medical card,” says Matthew Levy, medical director of the “International Association of EMTs and Paramedics”. The next place a medic might look? Your cell phone’s address book: for ICE- which stands for In Case of Emergency.
First used in the UK, ICE has been catching on across the pond, as well. “It’s simple and it costs nothing,” says Levy. Just put contact information for the person you want making medical decisions under ICE in your cell phone. (And for good measure, keep it in a card in your wallet.) If your phone allows it, include a text memo about any special conditions or allergies. iPhone owners can download an ICE program that stores contacts, special concerns, and the name of any drugs they may be taking.

For people with chronic health problems, the Emergency Service Profile at myrapidmd.com might be a wise choice. At the site, you can enter emergency contacts, medical history, medications and bllod type, among other details, and they will be sent to your phone. You’ll also get reminders to update the information regularly to reflect changes in your health.”*

I, myself, had programmed this into my cell phone several years ago when I first heard about it. But I don’t think enough people are taking this step. It may save your life or that of a loved one. It’s so simple to add. Please just do it…

*O MAGAZINE, AUGUST, 2009