Toronto Grace Health Centre

Programs & Services

Referring Partners:Neuromuscular Support Program

The Neuromuscular Support Program (NSP) is designed to provide ongoing clinical management aimed at improving/restoring the functional abilities and quality of life of individuals who have neurological and/or neuromuscular conditions. This program includes an eight-bed stroke unit, part of the South East Toronto Stroke Network.

Admission Criteria

Adults, 18 years and older Patients with significant disability or altered functional status following a stroke or major neurological event or those living with debilitating neuromuscular diseases. Patients requiring slow-paced rehabilitation need to have goals for at minimum two therapeutic interventions (e.g. nursing for wound care, physiotherapy, speech language pathology etc.) Patients have an anticipated ability to learn and participate in care and discharge plan. Complex neuromuscular conditions include :
	stroke acquired brain Injury multiple sclerosis Gullian-Barre syndrome neurodegenerative and neuromuscular disorders such as:
		Moyamoya disease LaFora Body Syndrome Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease
Admission applications accepted from acute care, rehabilitation, long-term care, community programs and primary care practitioners/teams. Patients care needs may include non-ventilated tracheostomy care, enteral feeding, ostomy care and wound management.

Contact Information:
Neuromuscular Support Program, 3rd Floor
Phone: 416-925-2251 ext 258
Admitting fax: 416-925-3211

Jake Tran
Patient Care Manager, Ext. 295

Michelle McDonell
Admitting Coordinator, ext. 230

Joan Cass
Social Worker, ext. 242