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Reminder: 'Yellow-Dot' Program Sign-Up Set
Free program for seniors gives firefighters, police, medical responders quick access to a person's medical history
A free registration program for the Yellow Dot project is March 22, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Water’s Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation, 111 Church St., Middleotwn
The Yellow-Dot project aims to save lives by giving first-responders — police officers, firefighters and ambulance workers — quick access to a senior citizen's health history. The yellow dot signifies to these first-responders that the information is available in the glove compartment of the person's car.
The registration is free and open to all Middletown residents over the age of 60.
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The program is sponsored by People's United Bank. The registration will be conducted by Triad, a partnership of three organizations: law enforcement, senior citizens, community and business groups.
To make arrangements to register for the program, contact Water’s Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation at (860) 347-7286. Complimentary refreshments will be served. Those attending the registration should bring along contact information for their current physicians and a list of their prescribed medications.
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