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About the Program
The West Roxbury campus of The VA Boston Healthcare System has a nationally recognized Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder Program, which currently operates under CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities).
The Program has been one of the premier, pioneering centers in the field of Spinal Cord Medicine, with over fifty years of experience and continuous service. It is staffed with dedicated professionals and operates with the philosophy of interdisciplinary respect and cooperation in order to provide a continuum of care from the time of injury/onset throughout the life of the individual.
The West Roxbury campus program serves to coordinate consistent coordinated care of services, as the hub within the "Hub and Spokes" model of care for the region.
More information can be found at the Spinal Cord Injury website.
Services Offered
Staff and physicians work closely with the spinal cord injured veteran, family members, and significant others to ensure the highest quality of care.
We assist the spinal cord injured patient to —
- enhance his health
- improve functional abilities
- maintain a quality of life
These goals are met through patient education and participation in research.
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Location
Spinal Cord Injury Service
VA Boston Healthcare System at the West Roxbury campus
1400 VFW Parkway (SCI # 128)
West Roxbury, Massachusetts 02132
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Telephone
Main SCI Office: 857-203-5128
SCI Outpatient Clinic: 857-203-6455
In addition, questions may be directed to: Elizabeth.Tammaro@va.gov
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Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Facts
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VA leads the health care profession in defining new methods of rehabilitation through research and engineering.
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Approximately 11,000 individuals sustain spinal cord injuries in the United States each year.
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The VA recommends that every veteran with a spinal cord injury, regardless of age, get a flu shot every year.
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