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St. John's Rehab is the only hospital in Ontario solely dedicated to specialized rehabilitation.
We develop individually customized rehabilitation for people recovering from the most complex conditions.
We offer Canada's only organ transplant rehabilitation program and Ontario's only burn rehabilitation program. Our highly skilled and committed staff provide specialized treatment, education and support for people recovering from:
Located in North Toronto, we are a community affiliated teaching site
of the University of Toronto and we advance rehabilitation research and discovery. With advanced, responsive multidisciplinary care, breakthroughs in research 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.
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:
416-224-3179
Acupuncture Clinic:
416-226-6780 ext. 7019
Chiropody Clinic:
416-226-6780 ext. 7019
Chiropractic Clinic:
416-224-6942
Massage Therapy Clinic:
416-226-6780 ext. 7019
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: Marcus Staviss
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.
A print version is seen in the Globe & Mail twice annually. Sign up now to have the next issue of Community Report delivered straight to your mailbox or inbox!
Rebuilding Lives campaign reaches $15-million goal!
 Thank you to our community for your tremendous support!
What's it take to rebuild lives?
Rebuilding Lives is the first public fundraising campaign in support of St. John's Rehab Hospital since our opening in 1937. The ambitious campaign supports a major facility redevelopment project, the hospital's first-ever research fund, leading-edge treatment equipment and education programs that advance rehab care. Learn more...
Questions about recovery? We're finding the answers.
 St. John's Rehab Hospital's research program develops new therapeutic approaches by combining innovative studies with patient care. We're finding the answers to returning people home sooner, in better health and with improved quality of life – in Toronto, in Canada, and around the world.
Learn about how we're finding the answers to these questions:
Helping people take the next steps
 Taking the next step. Our patients know that it's no easy feat. To help people recover from life-changing illness or injury, we've introduced Next Steps: the 2009-2014 Strategic Plan. Our priorities over the next five years:
- Rehabilitation capacity
- Specialty programs
- Chronic disease management
- Right care, right place, right time
- Patient safety
- Quality improvement
- Healthy organization and workplace culture
- Teaching
- Research
Learn more...
Building a modern rehabilitation facility
 Next phase of construction begins this winter!
Survivors of life-changing illness or injury are closer than ever to recovering in a modern facility specifically designed to help them return to independence and quality of life. Scheduled for completion by 2012, the St. John's Rehab redevelopment will
help people return to active, productive lives in their homes, communities and places of work. Learn more...
Three-year accreditation award recognizes quality rehabilitation care
St. John's Rehab Hospital is proud to announce that we have received a three-year accreditation award from Accreditation Canada. Over a three-day visit in October, expert surveyors looked at all areas of our rehabilitation care programs and support services, noting more than 50 strengths. Learn more...
A legacy of rebuilding lives
 After two stays at St. John's Rehab, Barbara Crowe feels lucky to have been a patient here. As members of the Rebuilding Lives Legacy Society, Barbara and her husband Douglas are giving back to the hospital that rebuilt her life. They are part of a growing
community that has planned a future gift for St. John's Rehab.
Learn more...
Rebuilding lives in Canada and Afghanistan
 Canadian Forces recognizes hospital for helping wounded soldiers, civilians recover
This spring, representatives from the Canadian Forces came to St. John's Rehab Hospital. Their mission: to give our staff a heartfelt thank you for rebuilding the lives of Canada's wounded soldiers – both at the hospital and at the front lines in Afghanistan. Learn more...
Help us take another step towards rebuilding people's lives
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Walk/Run starts at Steam Whistle Brewing, Toronto
It takes a community of support and heroic determination to achieve inspirational goals. Our survivors of life-changing injuries and illnesses are taking on the 5-km challenge, and you can be part of the team. Help rebuild people's lives by joining St. John's Rehab staff, supporters, and patients as we cross the finish line in March.
All funds raised will go towards specialized rehabilitation equipment, and support our expert staff in continuing to provide leading patient care.
For more information, visit www.stjohnsrehab.com/5K.
 12th Annual Rehab Golf Classic
On June 8, 2009, more than 120 supporters teed up to raise money for St. John's Rehab Hospital at the 2009 Rehab Golf Classic.
This 12th annual event raised more than $90,000 for the hospital. Learn more...
Step Ahead Rehab Clinic
 Helping people recover from injury, illness or surgery
Have you experienced joint, spine or other muscle or skeletal injuries?
St. John's Rehab's Step Ahead Rehab Clinic is a fee-for-service outpatient clinic specializing in the assessment and treatment of orthopaedic conditions and injuries.
Step Ahead Rehab Clinic treats:
- Motor vehicle collision injuries
- Work-related injuries and illnesses
- Muscle, bone and joint injuries and conditions including whiplash, lower back pain, repetitive strain and sport-related injuries
Complementary therapies:
- Massage Therapy
- Acupuncture
- Chiropractic
- Chiropody
- Orthotics/Custom Footwear
A provincial and national leader in specialized rehabilitation, the Step Ahead Rehab Clinic has the full spectrum of skills to treat short and long-term orthopaedic health and disability concerns.
Day and evening appointments are available Monday to Friday. For more information or to make an appointment:
Phone: 416-224-3179
Fax: 416-226-3358
Online: www.stjohnsrehab.com
Visit us at: Beatty Wing (west entrance), St. John’s Rehab Hospital
285 Cummer Avenue (between Yonge Street and Bayview Avenue).
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: stop the spread of flu
With the novel H1N1 Influenza A appearing last spring, and the recent rise in new cases, you might be wondering how to protect yourself and your family. Whether it's H1N1 or the seasonal flu, a few simple precautions can help reduce the spread.
Learn more...
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