Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital

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Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital
Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital
Geography
Location Laval, Quebec, Canada
Coordinates 45°32′55″N73°44′16″W / 45.5486°N 73.7377°W / 45.5486; -73.7377
Organization
Type Specialist
Religious affiliation Jewish
Affiliated university McGill University
Services
Speciality Rehabilitation hospital
History
Former name(s)Jewish Convalescent Center, Jewish Convalescent Hospital
Opened1955
Links
Website www.hjr-jrh.qc.ca
Lists Hospitals in Canada

The Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital (JRH) is a bilingual hospital offering general and specialized rehabilitation services in Laval, Quebec, Canada. It is the regional center in physical rehabilitation for adult and pediatric clients. [1]

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History

In 1955, the Jewish Convalescent Center opened. [2]

In 1962, the institution was renamed the Jewish Convalescent Hospital. Administration employed health professionals, causing the amount of effectives to double. This marked the beginning of a professional era of expertise. [2]

In 1988, the institution took the name of Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital, reflecting the evolution of the expertise, its role, and its mission. [2]

Major losses in funding in 2013 resulted in the abolition of an entire care unit. Twenty beds were lost and about sixty employees were laid off. [3]

University affiliation

The JRH, which is affiliated with McGill University, [4] has the objective of contributing to research, education, and assessment in the fields of technology and methods of clinical intervention. [1] The hospital also holds affiliations with Université de Montréal, Collège Montmorency, Vanier College, and Dawson College.

Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation

The JRH Foundation contributes to enhancements in healthcare and innovations in the field of rehabilitation medicine. [5]

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