David Coon, MLA/Député

The Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation is leading Atlantic Canada in rehabilitative therapy for those with neurological conditions or traumatic neurological injuries. It has a team dedicated to pediatric autism and a series of engineers and occupational therapists developing cutting edge assistive or adaptive technologies for individuals. It is a mandatory destination for Atlantic medical students specializing in physiatry (rehabilitation physicians). It is also the premier destination for both children and adults phasing out of acute care into more long-term therapy after major injuries or strokes.The patient-centric approach taken by the centre is uniquely team-based. Each patient is assigned a network of health professionals to help guide them in managing his/her condition or injury. These teams are composed of nurses, physiatrists, occupational therapists, dieticians, physiotherapists, etc. The teams work with the eighteen or so inpatients, but also countless outpatients who access centre staff through outreach clinics in their communities.

“Everybody knows someone who has spent time here and has benefited from the experience,” said Alissa Lee, Executive Director of the Stan Cassidy Foundation and host of David’s tour. Lee continued to describe the immense generosity she has witnessed throughout some of the projects the Foundation has implemented.

David was not surprised to hear this, “The people of Fredericton are a socially conscious, generous group,” he said. “They are also incredibly talented. The innovative work happening at this Centre is just another example of the excellence that exists in this riding and within this province.”

If you would like David to visit your organisation, please contact Taeyon at his constituency office.

e-mail: taeyon.kim@gnb.ca
phone: 506-455-0936

By Shannon Carmount