Calif. Based Company MedicAlert will Cut Jobs
Jan. 05--TURLOCK -- MedicAlert Foundation announced Monday that it is reducing its work force by a "significant" number of people.
The foundation, which produces bracelets and other products with medical information for emergency responders, did not immediately specify how many jobs will be lost.
It did say in a news release that the decision "comes on the heels of a complete business review that demonstrated a need for the foundation to better adapt to the peaks and valleys of the business cycle and the evolving needs of its members, affiliates and partners."
MedicAlert was founded in 1956 by Turlock physician Marion Collins and his wife, Chrissie, after their teenage daughter had a severe allergic reaction to a tetanus anti-toxin. Its headquarters are on Colorado Avenue.
"We are constantly making decisions to improve the cost and quality of our services," said Dan McCormick, interim chief executive officer, in the release. "The totality of decisions made today, while significant, will enable MedicAlert to sustain and improve upon the important work it does around the world now and in the future."
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