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Ashley Voigt

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Account Medical - Business Director

The same way we partner with American Forests, we also partner with these other great causes (see all images). Remember, 20% of your new account costs are donated upon your purchase.  To donate part of your purchase, use one of the proper links below:

New Year Outlook - Account Medical

Happy New Year!  It’s finally here and I’m so excited for what’s to come in 2019 as we continue to work towards achieving our mission of helping to save people’s lives. 

 I work with GREAT PEOPLE, who do GREAT WORK!  Feeling this way is not something I state lightly, since prior to this opportunity, I’d been fortunate to have worked for many well-known industry leading companies.  

 With that said, yes, we still have a way to go.  We aren’t a mainstream, lifesaving system yet…however that’s going to occur soon.  Looking over our internal data, I know it’s just a matter of time, per the continued demand for our system; via public awareness.  Demand and mainstream public awareness continue down the path of growth (faster than anticipated) and we are grateful.  Additionally, the public agrees, that our system, and WHY we do what we do every day (our mission), shines brighter in comparison than only being revenue focused.  So, again, let me just say that I’m proud to work here, with others who agree that working on a mission that benefits others, is just as critical to our success as the almighty dollar.  The future of our “Quick Response” (QR Code) technology and supporting system can only keep moving forward.  Very exciting!

 Lastly, I want to say thank you to our current Account Medical customers, our wonderful Donation Partners (American Forests, Make-A-Wish, Global Lyme Alliance, the Minnesota Optometric Association), and extend an early “welcome” to all of the new customers who will be joining us this year! 

-Ashley Voigt, Business Director

Frostbite anyone?

Protecting your skin is essential. Frostbite season is back in full swing. Do you know how to protect yourself?

Layer Your Clothing Properly

Below are a couple tips around layering your clothing. Layering your clothing is still the best way to protect yourself when your out in the cold, freezing and wet weather.

1 - Layer your clothing, loosely. Tight clothing raises your risk of frostbite. Instead, choose loose layers that allow body heat to get around.

2 - Put on 3 layers of clothes. The first layer should be made of material that will keep you dry. The second layer goes over the first and should be the "insultator" layer; made of fibers such as wool or fleece. The third and final layer should be placed on top and should be wind and water proof.

Simple to perform, easy to understand and very protective!

Winter weather can be so beautiful...when you looking at it out the window of your warm house/office.  Snowing again here at our headquarters in MN, and the roads are looking slick.  Be safe driving home from work tonight if your weather looks white and icy.  Rushing and driving too fast are the first steps to pretty much guaranteeing you'll get in an accident. All of us at Account Medical are wishing you safe travels!

You've called for emergency help...now what?

Did you know that many people now have their own Quick Response (QR) codes located where they can easily be found should they get injured?

It's true.  After calling for help from the emergency team, you should look around to see if you can find the persons personal QR code. This code is usually located on either the person's drivers license, purse charm, key chain, in their wallet (look for the wallet card), or other places such as on the rear view mirror or dashboard of their car.  Even bicyclists and people just out taking a walk are using these codes.  It's time to start looking for the code when you find someone incapacitated.  

How do you use the QR code once you find it?