TORONTO GIRL CHRONICLES

I remember the first time that I got sick when I was on my own. I was 21 and I lived in this tiny little bachelor by myself. I had been in the city for 2 months and I had no idea what to do, or where to go. There's nothing scarier than getting sick, being by yourself and not knowing where to get help.

That time I was fine, but the next time I got really sick and I actually had to get me to the hospital. All by myself. I have asthma and I couldn't breath and my puffers wouldn't do the trick, I had to get it together quickly. That experience taught me to be prepared. Being prepared means not scrambling around when you have to but having everything ready to go in case of an emergency.

THINGS ALL GIRLS SHOULD HAVE PREPARED (IN CASE YOU GET SICK)

• $40 - put them in an envelope in a accesible place, if you get sick, there's your cab money.
• The phone number to a reliable cab company - I call City Cab at (416) 366-6868 
• Your family doctor's name and phone number
• A list of all the medication you are taking
• A list of your allergies
• If you have allergies have some Benedryl, an EpiPen or a Twinject ready (with you at all times!)
• Know your closest hospital and your closest walking in clinic
• The phone number of a person that you trust (family, friends, your landlord)
• Your Health Card

Put all this in a little box or kit by your bed/ you night stand/ your closet, somewhere that is easily accessible.

RESOURCES:
Toronto Walk In Clinics
AIDS & Sexual Health Infoline 

Can you think of something else that I am missing?