Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital
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| Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Laval, Quebec, Canada |
| Coordinates | 45°32′55″N 73°44′16″W / 45.5486°N 73.7377°W |
| Organization | |
| Type | Specialist |
| Religious affiliation | Jewish |
| Affiliated university | McGill University |
| Services | |
| Speciality | Rehabilitation hospital |
| History | |
| Former names | Jewish Convalescent Center, Jewish Convalescent Hospital |
| Opened | 1955 |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
| 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]
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.
