Spinal Cord Injury Transitions and Wellness Program
The Spinal Cord Injury Transitions and Wellness Program is a health promotion program designed to address the needs of individuals living with spinal cord injury (SCI) as they transition from inpatient rehabilitation to living successfully in the community. More...
This program is made possible by a grant from the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation and a generous gift from Mr. Kenny Salvini, his family and friends. These donations allow us to offer the program at no charge to patients (transportation costs are not included).
Eligibility
- Individuals who receive ongoing care in the Rehabilitation Medicine clinics at the University of Washington Medical Center or Harborview Medical Center are eligible to participate.
Goals
- Promote lifelong health and wellness for people living with SCI.
- Ease the transition from hospital care to community living.
- Improve participation in community-based exercise, leisure, and vocationally related activities.
Program Overview
Individuals enrolled in the program may participate in some or all of the following activities:
- Supervised adapted exercise classes using wheelchair-accessible equipment
- Educational program: Spinal Cord Injury Wellness Summit (coming in Spring 2013).
- Community recreation programs such as swimming, mind/body stretch, fishing and sailing
- Adaptive driving program
- Computer access program
- Counseling services
Referrals
- Individuals must have a referral from their University of Washington Medical Center or Harborview Medical Center health provider in order to participate in this program.
- Download the Medical Referral Form (instructions for submitting a referral are on the form).
Contact
To learn more about this program, please contact the SCI Transitions and Wellness Program Coordinator at: 206-744-2060 or sciwell@uw.edu.