File of Life
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Medical History Inventory
In order to be better prepared in case of an emergency, the File of Life is a magnetized pouch
designed to adhere to a refrigerator door and holds an individual's important personal and
medical information. The File of Life is intended for the elderly or any other person that has
special medical needs. To date, over 56,000 File of Life packets have been distributed in the
Southern Tier area.
Southern Tier Health Care System, in partnership with its member agencies, designed the
information card and distributes the "File" free of charge to the public. The File of Life is
something that each and every home should have completed and hanging on the refrigerator
door. It is located in a red plastic envelope with a magnetic strip on the back. The "File"
should be in plain view of any emergency response personnel. Emergency teams are trained
to look for the packet when responding to Southern Tier homes.
The data listed includes:
In order to be better prepared in case of an emergency, the File of Life is a magnetized pouch
designed to adhere to a refrigerator door and holds an individual's important personal and
medical information. The File of Life is intended for the elderly or any other person that has
special medical needs. To date, over 56,000 File of Life packets have been distributed in the
Southern Tier area.
Southern Tier Health Care System, in partnership with its member agencies, designed the
information card and distributes the "File" free of charge to the public. The File of Life is
something that each and every home should have completed and hanging on the refrigerator
door. It is located in a red plastic envelope with a magnetic strip on the back. The "File"
should be in plain view of any emergency response personnel. Emergency teams are trained
to look for the packet when responding to Southern Tier homes.
The data listed includes:
- Your Name
- Address
- Physician Name
- Phone Number
- Medication Taken
- Recent Surgery
- And other important information about medical insurance, living will, etc.
