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Program:	Amputee Rehabilitation Program
Organizations:	Hamilton Health Sciences Regional Rehabilitation Centre (RRC)
Phone Numbers:	Rehab Intake Office: 905-521-2100 ext 40806
Fax:	Rehab Intake Office: 905-521-2359
Website:	www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/areas-of-care/progra...
Address:	300 Wellington St N Hamilton, ON L8L 0A4
Intersection:	Wellington St N and Barton St E
Location:	Hamilton (Landsdale)
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Service Description:	Hospital inpatient amputee rehabilitation program * focuses on: achieving ambulation (walking/moving around) with a prosthesis or improving transfers with a prosthesis practicing functional ambulation activities (e.g. stairs, ramp, curbs) practicing functional activities of daily living identifying and prescribing necessary equipment for discharge learning management of life with a prosthesis learning about leisure activities and community reintegration regular educations with ongoing individual education as required Services provided by a physiatrist, nurses, nutritionist, prosthetist, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacist, recreation therapist, and social workers Typical stays last 4 to 6 weeks
Fees:	Covered by OHIP
Application:	Medical referral required For Health Service Providers - Centralized intake process through Hamilton Health Sciences Intake Office Internal - Referral entered in EPIC system External - Submit referral form by fax Refer to "Regional Rehabilitation Referral Process and Admission Criteria"
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	People in need of rehabilitative care related to amputations * patient goals must include desire and motivation to use a prosthesis * must have attainable functional goals related to mobility and transfers with the aid of a prosthetic device * must have identified a discharge destination
Languages:	English
Area(s) Served:	Hamilton and area
This information was last completely updated on: 3-25-2025
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