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YOUR HEALTH - DURING AN EMERGENCY - Ontario’s doctors want you to be healthy during an emergency. Over the years, the

26 May 2021

YOUR HEALTH DURING AN EMERGENCY YOUR HEALTH DURING AN EMERGENCY Ontario’s doctors want you to be healthy during an emergency. [...] Try not to rely on a home care, speak with assist you and may provide cell phone because the network your care co-ordinator or social support as an emergency may be down and batteries run home-care provider to identify can be emotionally taxing. [...] Keep your health card in a safe place and have the following written down in an accessible location: info@oma.org • Name and telephone number of your physician, pharmacist 1.800-268-7215 and other health-care providers • List of health conditions • Names and dosage of medications you’re currently taking @OntariosDoctors • Allergies (consider getting a medical ID bracelet) • Any other relevant info. [...] Circumstances and your health can change and it is important to revisit your plan. [...] mailto:info@oma.org YOUR HEALTH DURING AN EMERGENCY ACCESSING HEALTH CARE CREATE A SUPPORT NETWORK MAINTAIN A COMMUNICATION CHANNEL MAINTAIN AN EMERGENCY KIT Medications and health‑care supplies Hydration Accessible mobility equipment First aid kit KEEP YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION ACCESSIBLE ELECTRICITY‑DEPENDENT EQUIPMENT More Resources:.

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Ontario Medical Association

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Canada