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St. Joseph's Health Care London

St. Joseph’s Health Care London is one of Ontario’s leading teaching hospitals, contributing to the advancement of health care, education and research. We are a partner in London’s academic health sciences community.
Program Description:
The Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Program at St. Joseph’s Health Care London’s Parkwood Institute is a leader in Canada in spinal cord injury treatment and research. It has a 15-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit specifically designed for individuals who have had a spinal cord injury. Our goal is to help patients reach an optimal level of functioning and assist them in reintegrating into the community. We also provide education and support for family caregivers. You can watch a video online to learn more about our program. We value patient centered care, respect, excellence and compassion.
Implementation in Action
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Consortium Members
Site Leads
Rebecca Fleck - Director, Rehab Program
Dr. Ali Bateman – Medical Director
Anna Kras-Dupuis – Clinical Nurse Specialist & Implementation Mentor
Stephanie Cornell - Rehab Coordinator
Saagar Walia - Rehab Coordinator
Site Implementation Team (SIT) - Tissue Integrity/UTI
Dr. Ali Bateman – Medical Director
Colleen Collins – Dietician
Katie Worrad – Pharmacist
Julie Sawchuk – Community Partner
Nicole Elliot – Registered Nurse
Kim Amey – Occupational Therapist
Andy Morton – Occupational Therapist
Kerri D’Ambrosio – OTA
Implementation & Evaluation Specialists (IES)
Charlie Giurleo – Occupational Therapist (on parental leave)
Site Implementation Team (SIT) - Emotional Wellbeing
Nadia Andretta Whelan – Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Paul Garrett – Community Partner
Brenda Martin – Community Partner
Julie Watson – Community Partner - Spinal Cord Injury Ontario
Meaghan Mott – Social Worker (on parental leave)
Site Implementation Team (SIT) - Walking/Wheeled Mobility
Lindsey Guilbault – Physical Therapist
Kristin Wanless – Physical Therapist
Neal McKinnon – Physical Therapist
Kim Amey – Occupational Therapist
Andy Morton – Occupational Therapist
Kerri D’Ambrosio – OTA
Site Implementation Team (SIT) - Community Participation
Kristin Wanless – Physical Therapist
Neal McKinnon – Physical Therapist
Anna Kras-Dupuis – Clinical Nurse Specialist & Implementation Mentor
Nadia Andretta Whelan – Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Hannah Bear – Community Partner – Spinal Cord Injury Ontario
Julie Watson – Community Partner – Spinal Cord Injury Ontario
Brenda Martin – Community Partner
Paul Garrett – Community Partner
Stephanie Cornell – Coordinator
Saagar Walia – Coordinator
Dr. Ali Bateman – Medical Director
Janelle Unger – Scientist
Rebecca Fleck – Rehabilitation Program Director
Data Support
Bonnie Chapman – Research Assistant
Site Implementation Team (SIT) - Employment
Andy Morton- Occupational Therapist
Mack Read- Social Worker
Stacia Bates- Physical Therapist
Anna Kras-Dupuis – Clinical Nurse Specialist & Implementation Mentor
Julie Watson – Community Partner – Spinal Cord Injury Ontario
Paul Garrett – Community Partner
Stephanie Cornell – Coordinator
Saagar Walia – Coordinator
Dr. Ali Bateman – Medical Director




