Halton. Halton Region Health Department
Site: Oakville - Woodlands Operation Centre
Service: Emergency Information Vial Program / Wallet Cards
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Record #:
OAK4454
Last Full Update:
02 Sep 2022
Contact Information
| Office Phone | Mon-Sun 24 hours 905-825-6000 or call 3-1-1 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-442-5866 |
| TTY Phone | 905-827-9833 |
| Fax | 905-825-9061 |
| accesshalton@halton.ca | |
| Website | www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Paramedic-Services/Paramedic-Services-Community-Programs#q4 |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/RegionOfHalton Instagram: www.instagram.com/RegionofHalton Twitter: https://twitter.com/RegionofHalton YouTube: www.youtube.com/RegionOfHalton |
| Primary Contact | Paul Lamey, Public Safety Education Coordinator, Paramedic Services |
Agency Information
| Legal Status | (20) Regional Government |
| Primary Executive | Dr Hamidah Meghani, Medical Officer of Health |
| Alternate Executive | Greg Sage, Chief/Director of Paramedic Services |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | The program was developed to provide paramedics with the most up to date pertinent medical information. * responders can then assess and apply the most appropriate care and drug treatment as quickly as possible increasing the patient's chances of a more positive outcome * in an emergency if you are unable to communicate, with this Vial Program, the paramedics can gather vital medical information that could potentially save a life The program is easy to follow: * a clear plastic vial with a white easy snap cap is marked with a fluorescent orange label with the three universal symbols for 9-1-1 (medical, fire & police) * complete the Emergency Information form Note: Have your doctor, pharmacist, or relative help you complete the form if needed, and make sure it is kept up-to-date * place the completed Emergency Information form into the vial and place it in the refrigerator in one of the door shelves * the vial contains two additional fluorescent orange labels, one to stick on the front door of your house, and the other to stick on you refrigerator door As an extension to the vial program, Emergency Information Wallet cards have been developed in the same model as the Emergency Vial Information forms, to provide emergency responders with critical medical information when you are not at home. These wallet cards can also be placed into clear luggage tags and attached to: * a child's car seat * school back pack * camping gear * worn on a lanyard for runners or by participants in other sports like hockey, baseball, golf, tennis |
| Hours | Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | * vials are available from the Paramedic Services headquarters on Bronte Rd between the hours of 8:30 am-4:30 pm Monday to Friday or call ahead to arrange pick up * the Emergency Information form to be placed in emergency vial can be completed on the website * the Emergency Information wallet card can also be found on the website |
| Languages | English ; Pictorial instructions |
| Fees | None |
Site Information
| Site Location | Just north of the Halton Region Administration Centre |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Bronte Rd and North Service Rd W |
| Mailing Address | c/o Halton Region Paramedic Services |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Categories and Classification
| Service Categories | Emergency Medical Information Alert Systems |