Media Releases
Toronto Rehab is an excellent source of rehab-related news and expertise. The latest patient care, research and fundraising news can be found here. Media releases from the current year are listed below. Archived releases from previous years can be found in the left index.
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Posted on: Mon, Jul 12, 2010
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- Most comprehensive study of its kind shows impact of brain injury on women’s reproductive health
After a brain injury, women often ask how the injury will affect their fertility, pregnancy and postpartum health. Now a new study provides some much-needed answers.
Posted on: Wed, Jun 30, 2010
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- Toronto Rehab named leader in stroke rehabilitation in Canada
Today Accreditation Canada and the Canadian Stroke Network announced that Toronto Rehab’s Stroke Service is one of the best in the country. Toronto Rehab’s Stroke Service is one of thefirst stroke programs in Canada to earn Stroke Services Distinction from Accreditation Canada.
Posted on: Sun, Jun 13, 2010
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- Toronto Rehab Reaches New Heights
Hospital Celebrates “Topping Off” of New Tower - April 21
TORONTO – The Hon. Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, joined hospital officials and employees to celebrate the “topping-off” of the new 13-storey patient care and research tower at Toronto Rehab’s University Centre. A “topping off” ceremony is a tradition on building sites, signifying that the highest point of a building has been reached.
Posted on: Mon, May 31, 2010
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- Rehab In Haiti
Toronto Rehab launches a donation website today to support its teams of rehabilitation specialists who are now in Haiti helping people who have suffered spinal cord injuries when buildings crashed down on them during that country’s devastating earthquake
Posted on: Mon, May 10, 2010
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- TORONTO REHAB REACHES NEW HEIGHTS
Hospital Celebrates “Topping Off” of New Tower - April 21
Posted on: Wed, Apr 21, 2010
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- Toronto Rehab receives multi-million dollar grant to develop advanced technologies to support caregivers at home
Products will be brought to market quickly and cost-efficiently
Posted on: Wed, Mar 3, 2010
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- Researchers receive funding to test novel hand hygiene monitoring technology
Advanced system is designed to curb hospital-acquired infections
Posted on: Wed, Feb 10, 2010
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- Toronto Rehab scientists develop insole that's keeping older people on their feet and out of hospitals
Posted on: Mon, Feb 8, 2010
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- Handy auditing tool helps health care providers improve hand washing practices
Posted on: Wed, Nov 18, 2009
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- New study identifies peak times for brain injuries in the construction industry
August may be the cruellest month for brain injuries in Ontario's construction industry, but a new study shows October is not far behind.
Posted on: Tue, Oct 6, 2009
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- Toronto Rehab scientist awarded Canada Research Chair for brain injury research
Posted on: Wed, Sep 23, 2009
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- Toronto Rehab Research Day 2009
Toronto Rehab's 5th Annual Research Day, taking place on Monday, November 2, features a wealth of innovative rehabilitation research.
Posted on: Tue, Sep 22, 2009
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- Keeping older drivers safely behind the wheel
Participants needed for vital research study
Posted on: Tue, May 12, 2009
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- One of Canada's leading sports–concussion experts co–authors an international consensus statement
Dr. Karen Johnston provides input on diagnosis and treatment guidelines
Posted on: Mon, May 11, 2009
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