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St. John's Rehab is the only hospital in Ontario solely dedicated to specialized rehabilitation.
The hospital is a leader in delivering individually customized rehabilitation for people recovering from the most complex, life-changing illnesses and injuries.
We offer Canada's only organ transplant rehabilitation program and Ontario's only burn rehabilitation program. Our highly skilled and committed clinical team provide specialized treatment, education and support for people recovering from:
Located in North Toronto, the hospital is a community affiliated teaching site
of the University of Toronto and we advance rehabilitation research and discovery. With advanced, responsive multidisciplinary care, rehabilitation breakthroughs and a caring, nurturing environment, St. John's Rehab is rebuilding people's lives.
To learn more about St. John's Rehab Hospital, visit www.stjohnsrehab.com.
 
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Key phone numbers
Main line:
416-226-6780
Ambulatory Care:
416-224-6948
Back on Track Program:
416-226-6780 ext. 7019
Complex Evaluation Experts:
416-224-3172
Step Ahead Rehab Clinic:
416-224-6948
Acupuncture Clinic:
416-226-6780 ext. 7028
Chiropody Clinic:
416-226-6780 ext. 7028
Chiropractic Clinic:
416-224-6942
Massage Therapy Clinic:
416-226-6780 ext. 7028
St. John's Rehab Foundation: 416-224-6945
Community Report (seen in the Globe & Mail) is a twice-annual newsletter that highlights new developments, events and stories about the St. John's Rehab community.
Editor: Katherine Nazimek
Online Editor: Marcus Staviss
Contributors: Audrey Kim, Vida Hofmann, Jadecy Huynh
St. John's Rehab Hospital
285 Cummer Ave.
Toronto, ON
M2M 2G1
Phone: 416-226-6780
Fax: 416-226-6265
E-mail: info@stjohnsrehab.com
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Community Report highlights new developments, events and stories about the St. John's Rehab Hospital community. Below, you'll find brief summaries with links to more information.
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Home visits help seniors stay independent
 New program combines education and exercise to stop falls before they happen
You know your home: the location of the furniture, the placement of the rug, the feeling of the tile as you steady yourself when you get into the bathtub. But, is your home and lifestyle protecting you from the risk of falling?
Funded by the Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), our new Community Falls Prevention Program helps seniors reduce their risk of falls, prevent trips to the emergency department, and improve their confidence to live independently.
 Full article...
Wounded sergeant soldiers on after losing leg in Afghanistan
 Sergeant Jamie MacIntyre was stationed at a checkpoint in Afghanistan when he stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED). The impact immediately took his left leg. His new challenge: intense, specialized rehab at St. John's Rehab to learn to walk with a prosthetic leg.
Now, he runs.
Joined by a team of 120 walkers and runners, the 33-year-old Canadian soldier ran five kilometres in support of the hospital that helped him get back on his feet. So far, the participants raised more than $92,000 (and counting).
Full article...
Happy to work
through the weekend
Innovative models, such as weekend rehabilitation, can benefit patients, the health care system and all of the residents of Ontario.
 When someone recovers from a traumatic accident, a stroke, an amputation or a major surgery, that person naturally wants to use every available moment to work on getting better.
But every day, patients endure long waits that prevent them from receiving the care they need, when and where they need it. That's why, in 2009, St. John’s Rehab Hospital made rehab therapy and admissions available seven days a week.
Full article...
Dr. Peeter Poldre appointed Chief Medical Officer
 St. John's Rehab Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Peeter Poldre, MD, EdD, FRCPC to the position of Chief Medical Officer effective Tuesday, March 1, 2011. In this role, Dr. Poldre will oversee the hospital's quality of medical care, research and medical services.
Full article...
Can stroke survivors write their own stories?
 Ursula lived a healthy, retired life in Scarborough. From mini golf with her church group to travelling the world, this 73-year-old grandmother is active, social and most of all, independent.
She never expected that it would all fade.
Our researchers are studying approaches that help patients like Ursula make meaningful recoveries. Thanks in part to a $154,000 grant from the Canadian Institutes of
Health Research (CIHR), Dr. Sara McEwen is investigating the benefits of the Cognitive
Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP).
Full article...
Family cook gets the ingredients for recovery
 Nosrat, an independent, great-grandmother loved to entertain friends and family, but a bad fall on Christmas day forced her out of the kitchen and into a hospital bed. Plagued by excruciating pain, she was in a hospital bed for several weeks unable to walk or move on her own.
Traditionally, people recovering from general surgeries or medical conditions were not candidates for rehabilitation programs. To address this gap and return people like Nosrat to life, St. John's Rehab has opened up an important new option in recovery.
Full article...
 Outpatient rehabilitation facility takes shape
New wing opens this fall
After more than a decade of planning and anticipation, this is finally the year that St. John's Rehab Hospital will open its brand–new outpatient rehabilitation facility!
Named in recognition of a visionary $2–million donation, The John C. and Sally Horsfall Eaton Centre for Ambulatory Care is part of our first major redevelopment since the 1970s. This modern facility will help our expert rehabilitation team rebuild people’s lives.
Learn more...
See the latest photos...
Motor vehicle accident survivor encourages safe driving
 In 2009, over 16,000 people in Toronto were injured in a motor vehicle collision.
Goldie, 36, is one of them. An independent woman, Goldie's life was put on hold when a driver went through a stop sign and slammed into her motorcycle. Although the weather was clear and she took all necessary safety precautions, that split second forced her to spend several months in intensive rehabilitation at St. John's Rehab Hospital.
She was motivated to share her story, the severe trauma she endured and the importance of safe driving on Canadian roads.
Full article...
Step Ahead Rehab Clinic
 Have you experienced joint, spine or other muscle or skeletal injuries?
Our fee–for–service outpatient clinic specializes in the assessment and treatment of orthopaedic conditions and injuries, including:
- Motor vehicle collision injuries
- Work-related injuries and illnesses
- Muscle, bone and joint injuries including whiplash, lower back pain, repetitive strain and sport-related injuries
We also offer:
- Massage Therapy
- Acupuncture
- Chiropractic
- Chiropody
- Arthritis Pool Program
All services are located in an accredited hospital setting. For more information or to make an appointment:
Phone: 416-224-3179
Online: www.stjohnsrehab.com
Visit us: St. John’s Rehab Hospital, 285 Cummer Avenue (between Yonge Street and Bayview Avenue).
Learn more...
 Drive with us to rebuild people's lives at the 14th Annual Rehab Golf Classic
Monday, September 12, 2011
The Summit Golf and Country Club
11901 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill
Presented by:
What's it take to rebuild people's lives? It takes the green—as well as the fairway and the tee deck! Golfers of all skill levels are welcome to participate.
Learn more...
Imagine rebuilding someone's life... treating some of the most complex rehabilitation needs... working alongside some of the top specialists in our field... enjoying support and encouragement for learning and workplace wellness... joining one of the most highly specialized rehab centres in Canada. You can. Imagine your career at St. John's Rehab.
Learn more...
Self-help tips: Preventing Medication Errors
 Today's medicines are extremely powerful and complex. They can be
very helpful when they are used properly. Used improperly, however,
they can cause serious harm or even death. Make the best use of your medicines with these tips.
Full article...
Were you inspired by the stories in our Community Report?
St. John's Rehab is your community's rehabilitation hospital. Help us reach the forefront of specialized rehabilitation care by making a donation. Visit foundation.stjohnsrehab.com or call 416-224-6945 to help us rebuild people's lives.
Community Report - Copyright © 2011 St. John's Rehab Hospital
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