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02/15/2006: "A "File of Life Kit" Could Save A Life"

Jim Cole, AKA Chief, San Juan Island Emergency Medical Services EMS Administrator, San Juan County Public Hospital District (lower left) along with 20 plus San Juan Lion's Club Members, are shown taking a Photo Moment after assembling 2,000 File of Life Kits on Saturday for initial distribution to San Juan Island residents.

The File of Life Kit is a bright red, 4 inch by 5 inch plastic envelope that will attach to the refrigerator with a magnet, and can be easily spotted by EMS First Responders from the Emergency Medical Team. A reflective sticker is also included in the Kit to post on main entrance to a house for high visibility so EMT's can immediately go to the refrigerator door holding the File of Life envelope, obtain the medical information and patient's name of doctor, phone numbers, allergies and medical history of the patient to provide prompt medical attention. Photo of Kit

EMT Chief Jim Cole says "Having immediate access to this vital information could save a life, so I urge everyone on the island to have one for every family member to provide the EMT's medical reference in an emergency. This File of Life is for all ages."

The File of Life is sponsored by the San Juan Lions Club, endorsed by the EMS of San Juan Island, as a community project to have every household, and every island resident, have one medical kit filled in and attached to their refrigerator, plus a wallet size card to carry, with up to date Medical Information that EMS First Responders can quickly review on site whenever an Emergency situation arises.