A method for safeguarding the health of a user using an electronic device includes the electronic device calling at least one emergency contact number with pre-stored medical information of the user and at least one emergency contact number stored in a storage device of the electronic device. When a command inputted by the user is received, medical information relevant to the user is broadcast and is also displayed on a display of the electronic device. A message including current location of the user and the medical information is sent to the at least one emergency contact number, and a phone call is dialed to the at least one emergency contact number.