Objective: Provide patients with disabling sensorimotor and motor physical disabilities with the most advanced and excellent rehabilitation treatment.
Rehabilitation: Specific rehabilitation programs are carried out through the Network, according to the needs of each patient.
Treatments are carried out by multidisciplinary teams, composed of professionals specialized in rehabilitation, including physiatrists, nurses, physiotherapists, nutritionists, psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, physical educators and speech therapists.
Treatment units: Currently, there are 15 units in operation throughout the state and more than 100 services are provided monthly. The operating units are: Campinas, Clínicas, Fernandópolis, Lapa, Marília, Mogi Mirim, Morumbi, Pariquera-Açu, Presidente Prudente, Ribeirão Preto, Santos, São José do Rio Preto, São José dos Campos, Umarizal and Vila Mariana.
There is also a mobile network, since 2009. Its objective is to meet the most urgent demands for the supply of orthotics, prostheses, wheelchairs and mobility aids throughout the state. It has served more than 2.000 patients and provided more than 4.000 pieces of equipment. It is a 100% adapted truck measuring 15 m long x 2,60 m wide and weighing 20 tons.
rehabilitation program
The rehabilitation program includes care for people with physical disabilities, without cognitive impairment, in the following areas:
*Exception: serves patients with mild cognitive impairment.
During treatment, if the patient has a health problem, he will be evaluated by the local team and transferred to emergency resources in the community if necessary. The patient may be referred for follow-up with medical specialists in community resources, if the team deems it necessary.
THERAPEUTIC WORKSHOPS
Therapeutic workshops allow the discovery of interests, abilities and potential of people with disabilities. They enable interaction with others, with the space and stimulate the exchange of experiences, facilitating communication between people. The workshops are coordinated by the Occupational Therapy Service and have specialized art educators.
PROFESSIONAL HABILITATION AND REHABILITATION
Vocational Qualification or Rehabilitation promotes professional training/qualification and personal development, facilitating insertion or reinsertion into the labor market, in an adapted way when necessary. It provides an opportunity to generate income, favoring social and professional inclusion and the exercise of citizenship.
IS SERVICE FREE? Yes, the Lucy Montoro Network is linked to the Government of the State of São Paulo and offers rehabilitation programs through the SUS (Unified Health System). There are some services offered in the private and agreement modality. Consult the unit.
HOW TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER? To find out how the volunteer program works at the units in the capital of São Paulo, access the website of the Hospital das Clínicas Volunteers Association (AVOHC). For other units, please contact us directly.
MOBILE UNIT: The Mobile Unit aims to provide technical assistance that can contribute to the rehabilitation process carried out in the municipalities and minimize mobility restrictions. To learn more, visit the area
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