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Stroke and Brain Injury Early Supported Discharge and Stroke Community Rehab Program

In-home, intensive therapy (1 1/2 - 3 hours daily) offered to mild-moderate stroke and brain injury survivors to assist them in their recovery immediately after their event, hospitalization and/or when at risk of requiring increased care needs. Community rehabilitation is reserved strictly for stroke survivors who cannot tolerate daily intensive rehabilitation while early supported discharge is available for both stroke (up to 3 hours per weekday) and brain injury survivors (3-5 times per week).

Clients set their own recovery goals with help from the team. Services can last up to 8 weeks for stroke programs and up to 12 weeks for brain injury rehabilitation, depending upon client goals. Therapists help clients overcome challenges, return to daily activities, and connect with community or outpatient services when needed.

Contact Details

Chinook Regional Hospital

Address
960 19 Street S
Lethbridge, Alberta
T1J 1W5
Telephone
403-388-6912
Fax
403-388-6096
Getting There

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Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Thursday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Friday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
occupational therapists (OTs), physiotherapists (PTs), recreation therapists, registered nurses (RNs), social workers, speech-language pathologists (SLPs), therapy assistants
Eligibility

Services targeted to mild to moderate stroke &/or mild to moderate brain injury diagnoses who:

  • are medically stable and safe to go home with family or home care help
  • can move on their own or with help from 1 person
  • can remember and use skills learned in therapy from one visit to the next
  • can help set rehab goals with the team, family, or caregiver
  • have support from a caregiver (mandatory for brain injury survivors)
  • live in the Southeast Health Corridor > those living more than 1 hour from Medicine Hat receive virtual services
Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.

Wait Times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking. Generally ESD program referrals are seen within 1-3 days post discharge from hospital or receipt of referral. CR referrals may have a brief wait period (1-2 weeks) depending upon current ESD caseload.

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Also Known As
Acronym
CR, ESD
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Stroke Early Supported Discharge Program & Community Rehab Program, Stroke Early Supported Discharge and Community Rehab Program, Stroke and Brain Injury Early Supported Discharge and Community Rehab Program
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Stroke Support Team, Stroke and Brain Injury Support Team