To all of our past sponsors and patrons of the Capsule of Life® program - Thank you!
Capsule of Life ®
At this time, the Capsule of Life program is no longer active.
This free program was a partnership between the EMS Foundation and AHS Emergency Medical Services.
The complete kit contained: a plastic capsule, health and contact information forms to be placed in the capsule, an orange static sticker, an instruction leaflet, and a Foundation donation leaflet.
This program promoted the importance of having medical information stored in an easily identifiable location for EMS personnel.
With the development of other methods and modern technologies at a paramedic practitioner's disposal, the program's efficacy was detemined to no longer be a primary tool to store and convey health information.
All Capsules still in the community at large are considered valid so long as the information contained within them is kept accurate and up to date.
We encourage everyone to keep their health information in a safe but readily accessible location, especially:
- Senior citizens
- Chronically ill persons
- Young children under the care of a sitter
- Long distance car and truck drivers
- Those living alone
The EMS Foundation has distributed thousands of Capsules of Life® since the introduction of the program in 1999.
Obtain your free Capsule of Life® by contacting the EMS Foundation at 403-955-9550.