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Program:
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Short Term Active Reconditioning (STAR)
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Organization:
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Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
St John's Rehab Program
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Phone Numbers:
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Program: 416-226-6780
Central Booking (Referrals): 416-226-6780 ext 57300
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Address:
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285 Cummer Ave
Toronto, ON
M2M 2G1
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Map
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Intersection:
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Willowdale Ave and Cummer Ave
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Location:
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Toronto (Newtonbrook East)
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Service Description:
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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
Nutrition - Special needs accommodation to include intermittent
tube feeds (PEG tube only)
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Application:
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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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Eligibility / Target Population:
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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
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Languages:
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English * Many other languages
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Language Notes:
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Other languages may be available
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