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Program:
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Rehabilitation Services - Social Work, Speech Therapy, Physio Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Recreational Therapy
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Address:
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South Building, Upper Fl
189 Elm St
St Thomas, ON
N5R 5C4
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Intersection:
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Elm St between Hepburn Ave and Wood St
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Hours:
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Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Emergencies: Daily 24 hours
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Service Description:
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Rehabilitation program offers inpatients a two-week trial to help meet specific goals for discharge home or to another level of care * focuses on falls prevention and home safety education to help patients function as independently as possible
Inpatient Rehabilitation Services include:
- Social Work - Counsellors may provide general and specialized counselling services to patients
- Speech Therapy - Speech-Language Pathologists assess and treat speech and language difficulties * promotes effective communication with a focus on individual strengths * program may also assess and treat swallowing dysfunction
- Physiotherapy - Physiotherapists, through teaching, training and practice, works with patients to help with balance, endurance, strength, walking, stairs, functional movement and education related to individual goals
- Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapists assess a patient's self care skills, ability to plan and carry out activities independently, and determine any equipment needs
- Recreational Therapy - Therapeutic Recreationists work with patients to assess social and leisure needs * helps rebuild balance and strength so each patient can accomplish their personal recreation and leisure goals
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Fees:
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Most services are covered by OHIP
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Application:
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Medical referral required * access coordinated through the Home and Community Care Support Services South West Region
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Must meet Home and Community Care Support Services South West Region criteria
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretation services available upon request
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Area Served:
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St.Thomas and Elgin County
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