‘File of Life’ Wallet Size Cards Available

‘File of Life’ program cards designed to provide first responders with critical medical information during emergency calls are now available in wallet size for Clarkstown residents. The smaller size cards can be obtained at the tonw supervisor's office or town council chambers. 

The ‘File of Life’ card lists essential personal medical information such as emergency medical contacts, health conditions, medications taken, allergies and recent surgeries. The wallet size card can be carried in a pocket or pocketbook so it is handy in the event of a medical emergency while away from home.

Clarkstown will distribute the wallet size File of Life cards at all 13 senior clubs during the next few months.  Other residents interested in picking up cards can get them at the Town Council Chambers or supervisor’s office on the third floor of Town Hall at 10 Maple Avenue in New City. 

“The ‘File of Life’ provides emergency personnel the ability to see pertinent medical information to ensure proper emergency treatment,”  said Supervisor Alex Gromack.  

Councilman George Hoehmann said the File of Life is a program that can help save residents' lives.

“It is important for emergency service volunteers to have quick access to a resident’s health history about medical problems, allergies, medications, as well as have emergency contacts handy," said Hoehmann.  "This simple tool provides for that security for our residents.”

Residents will be responsible for keeping the medical information on the card up to date. File of Life cards were first introduced in Clarkstown in 2010 and were desgined to be kept on refrigerators to quickly provide medical information to emergency personnel. The not for profit group, File of Life Foundation, developed the card.

For more information, go to www.clarkstown.org