Medical ID Jewelry
Amshi’s Story I was diagnosed with type one diabetes on December 17, 2011. That’s the day that changed my life forever. I remember coming home for Christmas break while I was in college, and I was complaining to my mom, like “mom there’s something wrong with my body. I don’t know what it is, but
Medical ID jewelry used to be pretty straightforward. It was metal, plain, and honestly boring or unattractive. When Lauren’s Hope produced the very first stylish, interchangeable medical ID bracelet in 2001, we changed all of that. We gave people high quality, attractive options and turned something people often felt was an unwanted tag or label
Thursday, September 29th, is World Heart Day, a movement powered by the World Heart Federation to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease or CVD. Cardiovascular diseases include diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Some of the most common types of CVD include: Tara CohenAs Director of Sales, Marketing, and Business Development for Lauren’s Hope, Tara
Friday the Thirteenth is the most dreaded day for many people. However, when I woke up early on Friday the Thirteenth in March of 2015 to get ready for my district debate competition, I wasn’t thinking about the date. I was thinking two things: I really really have to pee. I would love to sleep
This weekend marks the unofficial beginning of summer, and that means heat, sun, bugs, BBQs, picnics, and lots and lots of fun! As we all gear up for the warm-weather months, here are a few friendly reminders for staying safe this summer. Be Aware of Allergies In summer, we tend to travel more and eat
Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) is a life-threatening disorder affecting 1 in every 2,000 – 3,000 people. This primarily hereditary condition is considered a, “pharmacogenetic disorder of the skeletal muscle.” In layman’s terms, having MH means you are susceptible to having an MH crisis. According to the Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States, “The general signs
Considering Lung Cancer is the second most common adult cancer* the odds are that most people’s lives have been touched by this horrible disease at some point. A couple of years back, I wrote about my friend, Dianne, and how she fought Lung Cancer with a strength and resolve the likes of which I may
Every day, I answer customer calls here at Lauren’s Hope. I love talking with our customers and hearing their stories, learning about their conditions, and helping them find the products that work best for them and their loved ones. Every once in a while, however, I get a very special call. I get a call
Last Halloween was my daughter’s first big holiday since being diagnosed with a chocolate allergy. I was more than a little nervous about her school parties, expecting a call from the nurse at any moment. Thankfully, she navigated the events (with the help of her terrific teacher) without incident, and our trick-or-treating went off without