| Program: | Short Term Active Reconditioning (STAR) | ||
| Organizations: |
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre St John's Rehab Program |
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| Description of Services: | 3-week inpatient rehabilitation program for people who have had general surgery, have a medical condition requiring a lengthy hospital stay, or have lost strength or mobility after complex care at an acute care facility, and who need reconditioning therapy * helps patients rebuild strength, mobility, and independence while restoring overall health | ||
| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Covered by OHIP | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | People who have had general surgery, have a medical condition requiring a lengthy hospital stay, or have lost strength or mobility after complex care at an acute care facility, and who need reconditioning therapy * must be medically stable with no significant fluctuations in medical status within 48 hours * must be motivated to participate in rehabilitation and have active rehab goals * must be able to participate in two sessions of active rehab therapy 5-7 days a week * must have cognitive abilities and state of mental health that support participation in active rehab * must be able to sit unsupported for at least 30 minutes | ||
| Application: |
Medical referral required The hospitals of Ontario Health atHome Toronto Office or North York Office - Access Resource Matching and Referral Community hospitals outside Ontario Health atHome and doctor's offices - Download referral form from website Applications for elective joint replacement requires 20/30 Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score |
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| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English ; Many other languages | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Toronto and area | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: |
Program: 416-226-6780 Central Booking (Referrals): 416-226-6780 ext 57300 |
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| Crisis: | Call 911 in emergencies | ||
| Fax: | 416-226-5406 | ||
| Website: | www.sunnybrook.ca/content/?page=sjr-patvis-prog-st... | ||
| Address: |
285 Cummer Ave Toronto, ON M2M 2G1 |
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| Intersection: | Willowdale Ave and Cummer Ave | ||
| Location: | Toronto (Newtonbrook East) | ||
| Hours: | Daily 24 hours | ||
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