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nd Flaw -Valt-le mm kom Niel ie Emergency Hospital Visits Due to reduced operating hours of medical clinics and physician | f offices during the holiday season our Emergency Department wait times are expected to be longer than normal. Be proactive |! by taking care of all your healthcare needs now so you can avoid an emergency visit during the holidays. Patients are assessed and prioritized based on the severity of their condition rather than the time of their arrival in the Emergency Department. We appreciate your kindness and understanding. Nye are always here for you if you are experiencing a | medical emergency. However, if your condition is not a medical emergency, another healthcare option may get you the care you need more quickly. You can call your doctor, go to a walk-in clinic, talk to your pharmacist or call Health Connect Ontario (1-866-797-0000) to access a healthcare professional 24/7. Dr. Keith Martin Chief, Department of Emergency Medicine Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Housekeeping Hiring Event Saturday, November 19, 2022 . 9:00 am - 2:00 pm takes Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital - Main Lobby 3001 Hospital Gate, Oakville ¢ Registration encouraged ¢ Bring your resume © Walk-ins welcome © Free Parking al=Xol ii a\exe| i=) Holiday Healthcare Checklist Mf 1 As you plan for the holidays, remember that stores, pharmacies | and doctors’ offices may have limited holiday hours and | extended closures. ' Taking care of your healthcare needs ahead of time can give you 1 peace of mind during the hustle and bustle of the season. It may also 1 help you avoid an emergency visit to the hospital. Halton Healthcare ' has put together this holiday healthcare checklist to help you prepare: i ' i Know when your doctor's office will be open, and schedule any | _ important medical appointments now. ' Eh Locate your closest walk-in clinic and check their holiday hours. | El Know your pharmacy’s holiday hours and renew your prescriptions ' before the holidays. | El Update your medication list. You can find an example on our H website at haltonhealthcare.com. ' Ei Stock up your home emergency kit and first aid kit as well as 1 your medical supplies (including batteries). ! Eh Make sure all your medical equipment, such as inhalers, 1 respirators, and glucometers are in good working order. 1 Ei Get the flu and COVID-19 vaccinations, and follow recommended COVID-19 precautions. Eh Update your emergency telephone lists and include Health Connect Ontario (1-866-797-0000) to access a healthcare professional 24/7. For more information about your healthcare options, visit our website at www.haltonhealthcare.com Follow us on social media: in Ya § Bcc) NOVEMBER 2022 OAKVILLE TRAFALGAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 702 ‘Lb Jequienon ‘Aepsinyy | senzeg aAHEO | EY laialnielntalalalalaielalalntatatelalalale-. —colntalaialaleleinlinetatalslalelaiataieleteetelalelelela woo"uoy]EYyapIsUt