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Inpatient Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Program
300 Wellington St N
Hamilton, ON
L8L 0A4
Hamilton, ON
L8L 0A4
Rehab Intake Office: 905-521-2100 ext 40806
Unit: 905-521-2100 ext 40964
Unit: 905-521-2100 ext 40964
Fax: Rehab Intake Office: 905-521-2359
Unit: 905-577-8237
Unit: 905-577-8237
Daily 24 hours
Last updated: Apr 1, 2025: Suggest an edit
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"
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"
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
Fees
Covered by OHIP
Languages
English
Area(s) Served
Hamilton and area
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
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
Typical stays last 55 days
Last updated: Apr 1, 2025: Suggest an edit
