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Program:
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Inpatient Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Program
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Phone Numbers:
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Rehab Intake Office: 905-521-2100 ext 40806
Unit: 905-521-2100 ext 40964
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Fax:
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Rehab Intake Office: 905-521-2359
Unit: 905-577-8237
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Address:
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300 Wellington St N
Hamilton, ON
L8L 0A4
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Intersection:
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Wellington St N and Barton St E
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Location:
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Hamilton (Landsdale)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Daily 24 hours
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Service Description:
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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:
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Covered by OHIP
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Application:
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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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Eligibility / Target Population:
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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
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Hamilton and area
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Last Updated:
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4/1/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=189480
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