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Halton ® a 08 Healthcare | Twelve Days of Holiday Healthcare Tips -- Always clean your hands to prevent the spread of germs 2. Get the flu shot to protect you and your family 3. Renew or refill your prescriptions before the holidays 4 Update your medication list-use our form: www.haltonhealthcare.com and search for Medication List 5. Know your doctors' office and pharmacy holiday hours ® 6. Locate your closest walk-in clinic and check their holiday hours at myhealth365.ca 7. Refresh your home emergency kit, visit www.halton.ca and search for Emergency Kits +8. Know your healthcare options, visit www.ontario.ca/healthcareoptions 9. Update your emergency telephone lists and include TelehealthOntario 1-866-797-0000 for access to a Registered Nurse 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 10. Overwhelmed? Need support? Ask or call for help (see list to the right) 11. If you are sick, stay home! Don't risk infecting yourJriends; coworkers and family 12. Set realistic goals and don't try to do it all. Involve your family members and friends in the holiday preparations. ~ Have a healthy and safe holiday season! What to Bring to the Emergency Department All your Medications mm SR Your Health Card Your Ontario Health Card and any additional health insurance information. original containers or a written list of any medications, herbal remedies and vitamins. - The name and address of your family physician. y frequency of medications. DECEMBER 2018 All your medications in their . Don't forget to include dosage and Related Health Information Bring a list of health related information, allergies and past health issues. MILTON DISTRICT HOSPITAL Call for Support 24/7 . 000 Your Hospital cmon vs COAST: Crisis Outreach and Support Team For Halton Region resident 16 years of age and over | experiencing a mental health crisis. | Crisis Line: 1-877-825-9011 ROCK: Reach Out Centre for Kids I Assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and families. Mobile Crisis Line: 905-878-9785 SAVIS: Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Service Support for survivors of violence. Crisis/Support Line: 905-875-1555 Distress Centre Halton To better cope with crisis, loneliness and emotional stress. Oakville: 905-849-4541 North Halton: 905-877-1211 ~ Burlington: 905-681-1488 Sg ) If You Need Emergency Care \ Call 911 or go to your closest Emergency Department. If you do get sick and have to come to the hospital: * Our wait times may be longer during the holiday season because of the reduced operating hours of medical clinics and physician offices in the community. ® Our clinical staff and physicians are working to treat you as quickly as possible, however, your wait time may be affected by patients experiencing mere severe conditions. Patients are seen on a priority basis, not a first-come first-served basis: * This ensures that the sickest patients get the care . they need first, even though they may arrive at the Emergency Department after other patients. * Patients are assessed and prioritized using the Canadian Triage ani Acuity Scale (CTAS), based on the patient's comphint and the symptoms they may be exhibiting. Wi Uorhuey) vepeue YOM 'Tl equeoeq Kepsuny 8102 € woo uojjeyepisu| ¢ +R