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Kinney Drugs, the leading healthcare organization in New York and Vermont will introduce Life Vial Mobile. The new program was developed so people have their life saving information with them wherever they go.

Like the traditional Life Vial, the packet will act as a person's voice when they are unable to communicate for themselves in the event of an accident, or on-road emergency. The packet contains a form that outlines a person's medical conditions, allergies, current medications including dosages and frequency, treating doctor(s), emergency contacts and insurance information. When completed, this form is placed inside a plastic sleeve and is stored inside the person's glove box of their vehicle.

To ensure that responding paramedics are aware that a person in need of emergency care has Life Vial Mobile, the kit includes stickers for the vehicle's rear back windows. All EMT's within the organization's communities will receive a letter and a poster explaining the new program.

Kinney Drugs is bringing this program to every community it serves to help save lives. "When medication information is communicated correctly during an emergency, it allows emergency responders to act more quickly," commented Jim Wuest, vice president marketing, Kinney Drugs. "We are trying to save lives by educating our communities regarding this program and by giving people the tools to communicate critical information to paramedics and EMT's when they respond to an emergency."

Anyone can obtain a free Life Vial Mobile packet or traditional Life Vial for the home at the pharmacy counter or drive-thru window of any Kinney Drugs. It is especially useful for the elderly who may be unable to communicate to paramedics during a medical emergency.

About Kinney Drugs

Kinney Drugs is a leading community pharmacy and retail business. Founded in 1903 by Burt Orrin Kinney, the organization has grown into an employee owned company with a network of 88 stores in central and northern New York and Vermont. Many are freestanding units offering drive-through pharmacy services and one-hour photo developing; all have free prescription delivery and online refill services. Kinney Drugs operates its own distribution warehouse to service its retail locations.

The company also operates three divisions that bring healthcare services to customers outside of the retail environment. These include ProAct, Inc., a full service prescription benefit management company, HealthDirect institutional pharmacy services and HealthDirect mail order pharmacy services. Kinney Drugs is an employee-owned company headquartered in northern New York. For more information, visit www.kinneydrugs.com.