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Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital

Coordinates: 45°32′55″N 73°44′16″W / 45.5486°N 73.7377°W / 45.5486; -73.7377
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Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital
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Geography
LocationLaval, Quebec, Canada
Coordinates45°32′55″N 73°44′16″W / 45.5486°N 73.7377°W / 45.5486; -73.7377
Organization
TypeSpecialist
Religious affiliationJewish
Affiliated universityMcGill University
Services
SpecialityRehabilitation hospital
History
Former name(s)Jewish Convalescent Center, Jewish Convalescent Hospital
Opened1955
Links
Websitewww.hjr-jrh.qc.ca
ListsHospitals 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]

History

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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

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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

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

See also

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References

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