Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre - St John's Rehab Program

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

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

People recovering from cardiovascular surgery or a cardiac event * 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 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

Fees

Covered by OHIP

Languages

English ; Many other languages

Language Note

Other languages may be available

Area(s) Served

Toronto and area

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Short-term, high-intensity inpatient rehabilitation program for people recovering from cardiovascular surgery or a cardiac event * services include physical and occupational therapy and education programs on cardiovascular health, modifiable risk factors, health promotion, and lifestyle changes * services provided by physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, speech language pathologists, pharmacists, physicians, dietitians, social workers, and psychiatrists

Cardiac Rehabilitation