| Program: | Inpatient Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Program | ||
| Organizations: |
Hamilton Health Sciences Regional Rehabilitation Centre (RRC) |
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| Description of Services: |
Inpatient rehabilitation program for adults who have had a spinal cord injury from either a traumatic injury or non-traumatic illness (excluding cancer-related causes) or need rehabilitation following a surgical procedure on the spine * services provided by physiatrists, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, OT/PT assistants, pharmacist, dietitian, recreational therapist and pool instructor, respiratory therapists, speech language pathologist, communication disorders assistant, social workers, and psychologist Typical stays last 55 days |
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| Fees: | Covered by OHIP | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Adults 16 years and older with a spinal cord injury from either a traumatic injury or non-traumatic illness (excluding cancer-related causes) or have had a surgical procedure on the spine * must have identified attainable, functional rehabilitation goals * general health must be stable, with all necessary tests and acute care treatments completed * must have a sitting tolerance of two hours and be able to attend therapy for at least 30 minutes twice a day * must have demonstrated ability to learn and carry over new knowledge and willingness to participate in rehabilitation | ||
| Application: |
Medical referral required For Health Service Providers - Centralized intake process through Hamilton Health Sciences Intake Office Internal - Submit referral form (Acute to Rehab and Complex Care) to Intake Office through Meditech External - Submit referral form by fax Refer to "Regional Rehabilitation Referral Process and Admission Criteria" |
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| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Hamilton and area | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: |
Rehab Intake Office: 905-521-2100 ext 40806 Unit: 905-521-2100 ext 40964 |
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| Fax: |
Rehab Intake Office: 905-521-2359 Unit: 905-577-8237 |
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| Website: | www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/areas-of-care/rehabi... | ||
| Address: |
300 Wellington St N Hamilton, ON L8L 0A4 |
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| Intersection: | Wellington St N and Barton St E | ||
| Location: | Hamilton (Landsdale) | ||
| Hours: | Daily 24 hours | ||
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 4/1/2025 |
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