The two main hospitals for neurology are Regina General Hospital and Royal University Hospital.
For
the first, it “is comprised of a team of professionals trained in the
growth, development and function of the nervous system. This team offers
a wide range of specialized medical care… Advanced diagnostic
equipment, including the Spiral CT scanner and the MRI, along with new
enhanced facilities, are available to assist specialists in providing
appropriate care” and Royal University Hospital houses a main center for
neurosurgery.
Regina General Hospital
1440 – 14th Avenue
Regina, SK
S4P0W5
Telephone: 306-766-4444 (Switchboard)
Telephone: 306-766-3960 (Neurology Ward)
http://www.rqhealth.ca/facilities/regina-general-hospital
Royal University Hospital
103 Hospital Drive
Saskatoon, SK
S7N 0W8
Telephone: 306-655-1000 (Switchboard)
https://www.saskatoonhealthregion.ca/locations_services/locations/ruh
Other common hospitals patients are referred to for follow-up and subsequent treatment
Battlefords Union Hospital
1092 – 107 Street
North Battleford, SK S9A 1Z1
Telephone: 306-446-6561 (main switchboard)
https://www.pnrha.ca/facilities_sites/Pages/North-Battleford.aspx
Cypress Regional Hospital
2004 Saskatchewan Dr.
Swift Current, SK S9H 5M8
Telephone: 306-778-9400 (main switchboard)
https://cypresshealth.ca/health-facilities/swift-current/cypress-regional-hospital/
Moosejaw Union Hospital
455 Fairford Street East
Moosejaw, SK S6H 1H3
Telephone: 306-694-0200 (main switchboard)
http://www.fhhr.ca/MooseJawHospital.htm
St. Joseph’s Hospital of Estevan
5000- 203, 1176 Nicholson Road
Estevan, SK Yorkton, SK S4A 2V6
Telephone: 306-637-2400 (main switchboard)
http://www.stjosephsestevan.ca/
Victoria Hospital
1200 24th Street West
Prince Albert, SK S6V 5T4
Telephone: 306-765-6000
http://paphr.ca/locations/hospitals/victoria-hospital
Yorkton Union (Sunrise Health Region)
270 Bradbrooke Dr.
Yorkton, SK S3N 2K6
Telephone: 306-782-2401 (main switch board)
http://www.sunrisehealthregion.sk.ca/
C
hronic Disease Live- Well Program
-Free 6 week program
-Group interaction and education for self-management skills
-Out patient basis
https://www.saskatoonhealthregion.ca/livewell
Physical Therapy
-Major areas: neurological/neurosurgical, musculoskeletal, cardio respiratory
-Outpatient basis
-Doctor’s referral required
https://www.saskatoonhealthregion.ca/locations_services/Services/Physical-Therapy/Pages/SHR-Physical-Therapy-Services.aspx
Occupational Therapy
a) Parkridge Centre
-A live-in long-term care facility (level 4: 24 hour care needed, i.e. quadriplegics)
-For residents of Saskatoon only
-For people aged 7-100+ years old
-Government subsidies
-Units for M.S patients (neurological diseases) and patients on ventilators)
-Contact information: 1-306-655-3800
b) Kinsmen’s Children’s Centre located at Alvin Buckwold; partnered with Royal University Hospital
-Outpatient basis
-Doctor’s referral required
-Government subsidies
-Children from birth to 6 years old
-Saskatoon residents only
-Contact information: 1-306-655-1070
https://www.saskatoonhealthregion.ca/locations_services/Services/Alvin-Buckwold/pages/contact-us.aspx
Rehabilitation Services (Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region)
1) Adult Rehabilitation, Wascana Rehabilitation
-Inpatient basis
2) Functional Rehabilitation
-Soft tissue injuries
3) Private Physical Therapy
-Outpatient basis
-Musculoskeletal services
http://www.rqhealth.ca/programs/rehabilitation/rehabilitation.shtml
RDSP (Registered Disability Savings Plan)
Available from:
Scotiabank
RBC
BMO
CIBC
http://www.rhdcc-hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/disability/savings/grants_bonds.shtml
PLAN
– a Canadian, family-run organization dedicated to helping you plan for your disabled child’s future.
www.plan.ca
Canadian Pain Coalition
http://www.rsdcanada.org/parc/english/resources/coalition.htm
Canadian Pain Society
www.canadianpainsociety.ca
Chronic Pain Association of Canada
www.chronicpaincanada.com
Spiritual and Cultural Care via the Hospital Chaplain
-Inpatient basis
https://www.saskatoonhealthregion.ca/locations_services/services/Spiritual-Cultural/
Counselling and Family Support at a local Catholic Church (open to people of all religion denominations)
-Contact information: 1-306-244-7773
http://www.cfssaskatoon.sk.ca/
Canadian Paraplegic Association
Professional counseling services to assist in coming to terms and
adjusting to the challenges of living with a spinal cord injury through a
telephone counseling service
http://www.thespine.ca/
Canadian Paraplegic Association (Swap & Shop)
Database of new and used equipment that is for sale
www.thespine.ca/resources/swap-shop
Grants for equipment and club development
http://www.sasksport.sk.ca/pdf/AdaptiveSportBrochure.pdf
Adaptive Curling
http://sasksport.sk.ca/Parasport/wheelchairCurling.php
Adaptive Sailing
https://scisask.ca/active-living/
Adaptive Skiing
https://reginaskiclub.com/programs/alpine-adaptive-ski-program/
https://www.saskiskiing4disabled.net/
Luge/Sledge Hockey
http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/Team-Canada/Men/Sledge/Home-News-Development/Get-Involved
Wheelchair Basketball
http://www.wheelchairbasketball.ca/
Saskatchewan Wheelchair Sports Association
http://www.swsa.ca/
Canadian Paralympic Committee
http://www.paralympic.ca/
Service animals
http://www.servicedog.ca/programs/service-dogs