Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office unveils the Vial of Life

During public events, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has been passing out orange medicine bottles emblazoned with the agency’s logo. Inside the bottle are three items: a green sticker, a form and an instruction sheet. These make up what the agency calls the Vial of Life. The Vial of Life is a program that helps first responders quickly locate information that is pertinent to patients who may be experiencing a medical emergency at home. Throughout Florida, various agencies participate in the Vial of Life program, with first responders trained to look for the bottle when they enter a patient’s home. The program is geared toward the elderly and those with special needs; ho