The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

wy Water Healthcare A Life Saving New Year's Resolution! Do you have a medication list? Keeping a current medication list can save precious time during an emergency and could help save your life. Make it part of your New Year's resolution this year. Your Medication List Your healthcare team needs to consider your whole health picture. In addition to understanding your physical symptoms, it is important to know what medications you are taking and why. You can download a fillable medication list from our website at www.haltonhealthcare.com. When compiling your medication list, please remember to: @Include your full name and the name/contact number of your family physician and pharmacy. @ Update your list when you renew prescriptions or when your medications change. @) List all allergies and sensitivities. Include medication, food and environmental triggers along with your allergy symptoms. @List all medications including prescriptions, over the counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal supplements, etc. 6) Include the dosage of each item listed, how often, as well as when and how you take it. Patient/Family-Recorded Home Medication List Name: Date: @ Family Physician: Phone Number: Pharmacy ni Allergies iGeaerbed Reaction): Phone number: i No Known Allergies Sonenity Taking Medications/ Supplements at Home? unknown When do you take your medications? Medication Name Dose or Strength Noon PM Bedtime Other As Needed am [= = | oo O oO oa | | ® | t + list on hand can help healthcare =| | information about the medications you tf Kee Ity Xin) WVAWAYVaatslicelalalst-livare-le-Mae) an) pital Create Your Medication List “Always having an up to date medication providers give you the safest and best care possible. It provides us with vital are already taking. At our hospitals, our healthcare team uses your medication list as a starting point for the Best Possible Medication History (BPMH) to prevent medication discrepancies and address any potentially dangerous drug interactions.” Tanya Haber, Pharmacist Lead, Halton Healthcare Scan the QR code to download a medication list from our website and to watch a video with more information. Keep your medication list in your wallet or your purse or upload it to your phone so you have it with you at all medical appointments, trips to the pharmacy or to the hospital, especially in case of emergencies. Volunteer With Your Community Hospital Halton Healthcare is seeking enthusiastic volunteers! Are you are interested in getting involved with your community hospital? We have a wide variety of volunteer roles for individuals who are available on a weekly basis for a minimum of six months. Our need is greatest for people who can volunteer during daytime hours, Monday to Friday. Volunteer applications are being accepted until February 12, 2023. Scan the QR Code for more information and to apply. JANUARY 2023 GEORGETOWN HOSPITAL | MILTON DISTRICT HOSPITAL | OAKVILLE TRAFALGAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL €20e 6) Auenuer ‘Aepsiny| | seneeg eA4eO | EL woo"uoyEYyapIsUt