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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, December 16, 2016 | 4 Halton Healthcare GEORGETOWN · MILTON · OAKVILLE Your Health DECEMBER 2016 If y o u d o g e t sick NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM OAKVILLE TRAFALGAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Stayin g healthy d u rin g the H oliday Season Amidst all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season don't forget to take care of your healthcare needs. Plan ahead as stores, pharmacies and physician offices will have special holiday hours and extended closures. H ere a re a fe w tip s to h elp y o u g e t ready: The Emergency Department is for urgent, immediate and unscheduled healthcare services and is one of several choices to receive the care that you need depending upon the severity and urgency of your condition. Learn more about the healthcare options in your community at w w w .o n ta rio .ca / h e a lth ca re o p tio n s or by calling Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000. If you need emergency care · Protect your health and that of your family by getting a flu shot · Have your prescription renewed or refilled so you don't run out during the holidays and remind your family and visitors to do the same · Know when your doctor's office will be open/closed during the holidays · Find out where your local walk-in or after hours clinics are located · Update all emergency telephone numbers and post them in a visible place · Stock up your home emergency kit - bottled water, canned or dried food, manual can opener, flashlights, wind-up radio, first aid kit, and batteries, especially those necessary for medical equipment C a ll f o r S u p p o rt Call 911 or go to your closest Emergency Department. What to bring to the Emergency Department For many people the holidays can be an overwhelming and stressful time. If you need help or would like to talk to someone, support is available 24/7, 365 days a year from the following organizations: COAST: Crisis Outreach and Support Team · Your Ontario Health Insurance card and any additional health insurance information · All medications in their original containers or a written list of any medications, herbal remedies and vitamins you take regularly · An updated list of any other important health related information such as allergies and past health issues Why you may wait in the Emergency Department COAST provides Halton Region residents aged 16 and over, who are experiencing a mental health crisis with immediate outreach and support. Crisis Line: 1-877-825-9011 Distress Centre Halton Our Emergency Departments care for people with a wide range of injuries and concerns. Patients are seen by a doctor based on order of need, not their time of arrival. Our staff are working as quickly as they can, however, your wait time may be affected by patients experiencing more severe conditions such as chest pain. Patients are assessed and prioritized using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS), based on the patient's complaint and the signs and symptoms they may be exhibiting. Please consider the health of our hospital patients. Do not visit if you are ill or feel unwell, and remember to clean your hands when you arrive and leave the hospital. Distress Centre Halton provides telephone and online support to people in our community to better cope with crisis, loneliness, and emotional stress. Distress Lines: Oakville: 905-849-4541 North Halton: 905-877-1211 ROCK: Reach Out Centre for Kids ROCK provides a multi-disciplinary approach to the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and families. 24 Hour Mobile Crisis Line: 905-878-9785 SAVIS: Sexual Assault 8t Violence Intervention Service Best Wishes for a Happy, Healthy & Safe Holiday Season! SAVIS provides free, confidential 24 hour support to all survivors of violence including women, men, and members of the transgender community. Crisis/Support Line: 905-875-1555 [L7 j Jajjjj Q j 0 ) S ta y con n ected! For m o re inform ation p le a se visit our w e b site, w w w .h a lto n h ea lth care.co m . www.haltonhealthcare.com GEORGETOWN · MILTON · OAKVILLE HOSPITALS