Hamilton Health Sciences - Regional Rehabilitation Centre (RRC) - Inpatient Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Program

Program:	Inpatient Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Program

Organizations:	Hamilton Health Sciences Regional Rehabilitation Centre (RRC)

Phone Numbers:	Rehab Intake Office: 905-521-2100 ext 40806 Unit: 905-521-2100 ext 40964

Fax:	Rehab Intake Office: 905-521-2359 Unit: 905-577-8237


Website:	www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/areas-of-care/rehabi...

Address:	300 Wellington St N Hamilton, ON L8L 0A4

Intersection:	Wellington St N and Barton St E

Location:	Hamilton (Landsdale)

Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:	Daily 24 hours

Service Description:	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

Fees:	Covered by OHIP

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"

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

Languages:	English

Area(s) Served:	Hamilton and area


This information was last completely updated on: 4-1-2025

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