News 2025

The GTA Rehab Network has created a new webpage under the “Tools for Professionals” tab to share events and materials developed by our partners that may be of value to the broader rehabilitative care community. As it grows, this Other Events & Resources page will feature upcoming and recorded events and webinars, and will serve […]

The GTA Rehab Network is working with members to address the lack of adequate system capacity for specialized wheelchair seating services in the Greater Toronto Area. Together with representatives from Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Sinai Health System/Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, and Unity Health Toronto/Providence Healthcare, the Network is planning and scoping a demonstration project to […]

On September 17th, changes were implemented in the Resource Matching and Referral (RM&R) application to strengthen the quality and consistency of information included in inpatient rehab/CCC referrals. These updates are based on feedback gathered through a survey of referral-receiving sites and additional input from members. New mandatory fields Following the launch of the updated referral […]

The GTA Rehab Network has completed development of a standardized referral form to support direct access from emergency departments (EDs) to inpatient rehabilitation. The form was created with input from five EDs and seven inpatient rehab programs, ensuring it reflects the needs of both sending and receiving sites. To validate the tool, the Network conducted […]

On September 17th, GTA Rehab Network members and partners marked the fifth annual Rehabilitation Day. Across the GTA, the rehab community found creative ways to honour the day via social and traditional media, and by celebrating rehab staff and partners through special events and messages. Building upon previous years, #RehabilitationDay was active on social media […]

The North Western Toronto Ontario Health Team has completed its Community Paramedic Post-Fall Pathway pilot, which ran from July 2024 to June 2025 and included three Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles. The initiative was designed to strengthen connections between community paramedics, primary care, rehabilitation, and other supports, ensuring individuals who experience a fall are quickly linked to […]

The GTA Rehab Network continues to advance its Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPT) initiative, aimed at reducing delays and improving timely transfers of patients from acute care to inpatient rehab. On May 20, the NEPT booking process was launched between the following sites: University Health Network and St. Michael’s Hospital as acute care sites, and Providence Healthcare […]

The City of Toronto has officially proclaimed September 17, 2025 as Rehabilitation Day. The proclamation recognizes the vital role of rehabilitative care in supporting recovery, promoting independence, and strengthening the health care system. It also honours the dedication of rehabilitation professionals and the perseverance of patients and families who rely on these services. Please join […]

September 17 marks the fifth annual Rehabilitation Day – an opportunity to recognize the vital role of rehabilitative care in supporting recovery, independence, and quality of life. This year the celebration extends beyond the day itself, with events and activities across Ontario highlighting the many ways rehab professionals contribute to patient well-being and system sustainability. […]

The GTA Rehab Network is pleased to announce the release of its 2024/25 Annual Report, Leading with Purpose: Impact Through Action. The report highlights how we collectively advanced work on each of our four strategic pillars: Healthier Communities, Excellence and Efficiency, Data and Evidence-Informed Planning, and Collective Voice. This progress would not have been possible without the […]