STOW, OHIO - July, 2005

The vital health record program has been updated and expanded.
For the most recent information about the program
sponsored by Life Center plus Health and Fitness Center & Bill Monbeck Realty
please go to www.vitalhealthrecords.com

2004 PILOT PROGRAM - STOW, OHIO (Summit County)

A community forum was created in the spring of 2003 to evaluate the concept of a Caring Communities pilot program in Stark County, Ohio in conjunction with emergency responders and members of the community serving the older, frail and disabled population. Since a form that provided current information about a resident would increase the likelihood of receiving timely and appropriate intervention when police, fire and emergency personnel are called to the home in case of a medical emergency, the participants began to create a VITAL HEALTH RECORD.

In addition to basic medical information and emergency contact numbers, this form contains suggestions on how to best facilitate communication when there are hearing, vision, speech or memory difficulties that can make it difficult for someone to provide all the needed information. In an emergency situation, every minute counts and access to updated medical information can save not only time but lives.

Maison Ainé in Stow, Ohio (Summit County) had several meetings with Stow Fire Department to discuss the possibility of creating this program to compliment their existing Vial of Life program. Some revisions were made to the original Vital Health Record and the kick-off was October 12, 2004. Sponsors for this pilot project included Stow High School, Rotary Club of Stow and Silver Lake, Perrow Systems, Mac Tac, Office Max - Stow, Giant Eagle - Stow, Printing Concepts, AMR, Maison Aine and Communication Connection.

Current program information at www.vitalhealthrecords.com