The Neurological Rehabilitation Unit at Mississauga Hospital is comprised of 30 beds and provides medium term rehab care to Mississauga's patients. The types of patients serviced by the unit include stroke, acquired brain injury/trauma, neurosurgical, cardiac, medical and surgical. Patients stay in the unit an average of 30 days. During the admission, patients and families work on rehabilitation goals to facilitate a transfer from the hospital to the home or other community setting.
Our team is comprised of a physiatrist, allied health and nursing staff. The interdisciplinary team actively follows the a goal-oriented rehab model of care to help patients further recover and to learn and develop skills which will help them function more independently. The unit is known for the comprehensive care offered by the team and for the therapeutic milieu that contributes to the patient's quality of life. Innovative programs include Pet Therapy, Tai Chi, and Patient and Family Education.
