MedicAlert Awareness Month
August 1, 2025-August 1, 2025 -
USA, USA
MedicAlert Awareness Month
The inspiration for the creation of the medical ID bracelet system came when the 14-year-old daughter of a doctor went into the hospital for some routine tests – and then went into anaphylactic shock that was nearly fatal. Her physician father came up with the idea of wearing a bracelet that would provide detailed medical instructions for doctors if another emergency occurred.
Not only after, the MedicAlert Foundation got its start in 1956 with the purpose of developing a universal medical identification system that would benefit patients by providing important information right away. In 1978, the first National MedicAlert Week was officially declared by US President Jimmy Carter.
By 1996, on the 40th anniversary of the birth of the MedicAlert Foundation, governors across the nation proclaimed August as National MedicAlert Awareness Month. This annual event is supported through the efforts of the MedicAlert Foundation with the purpose of educating and increasing public understanding of the importance of MedicAlert bracelets.
01 Aug 25
00:00 - 23:59
MedicAlert Awareness Month
