How It All Began

During my 30-year career in medicine, I have noticed numerous habits that certain people do consistently. Some of these habits are evident when they are admitted to the emergency room. Some of these actions are so common that they do not realize that what they are doing, although not inherently dangerous or reckless, still leave them needlessly unprepared if disaster strikes.

I have to admit I was guilty, too. I’m talking about leaving the house without any identification or personal information. I am a runner, cyclist, triathlete, and have raced mountain bikes, all, without ever thinking about identification. My favorite mountain bike ride was the Chubb Trail outside St. Louis. This trail can be very dangerous. It has earned that reputation due to its remote location. It is a single track, over 7 miles long, and not a loop. There are only two access points, the beginning and the end, without short cuts or exits. Once you get to one end, you must turn around and head back. If your equipment breaks or you suffer an injury, it’s a long way back to your car.

My wake-up call came when I decided to run the Chubb trail late in the afternoon by myself. I jumped a stream and broke my ankle. Another rider happened by and I asked if he would let someone know what happened. This was pre-cell phone days. It was over 5 hours before I was found, and transported to the emergency room, with no wallet, no ID, and no car. I still have a plate and 6 screws in my left ankle. I learned the hard way. This got me thinking that there must be a way to be more prepared, should this happen again. Over the years, I’ve seen so many people come to the ER with zip-lock bags or shoeboxes full of medications, often having no idea of what they are taking. This is especially true of the elderly. They often cannot recall enough of their spouse’s medical history to give an accurate report to the nurses and physicians. 

Made with you, your children, and your aging parents in mind, regardless of health status or pre-existing conditions, MyMedicTag is also beneficial for leisure and professional athletes and x-gamers, as well as those individuals and groups working in both public and private sectors. Additionally, as a veteran myself, I am also concerned about our veterans and their dependent families, who, oftentimes, find themselves worlds away from one another.

Ensuring security and protecting your valuable healthcare information is our primary concern. Making MyMedicTag a useful tool to rely on, throughout your life, was our second goal. In the future, MyMedicTag will add other important features, which are already in the planning phase. These will make MyMedicTag a valuable tool, giving you peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

Wishing you the best of health,

Michael St.James
President
St.James LifeScience Inc.