Physiotherapy Elder Care Outpatient Clinic at Vancouver General Hospital
- Jim Pattison Pavilion, Level 1, 899 west 12th Avenue Vancouver, BC
- eldercareclinic@vch.ca
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- Phone: (604) 875-4111 ext. 61032
- Fax: (604) 642-8859
The Physiotherapy Elder Care Outpatient Clinic addresses a gap in service for the elderly population living primarily in the VGH area and provides a unique learning experience in Geriatrics for Physical Therapy students.
The VGH Physiotherapy Student-Led Elder Care Clinic (SLECC) provides a time-limited, goal-oriented outpatient rehabilitation service for frail community-dwelling seniors who have or are experiencing a recent decline in physical mobility from an acute hospitalization and/or a progression of chronic conditions.
The SLECC is a teaching clinic and partners with the UBC Department of Physiotherapy to support education in geriatrics for physiotherapy students. The team consists of physiotherapy students under the direction and supervision of a licensed physiotherapist. It is an active rehabilitation program. Participants are expected to partake in a goal-directed active exercise program and follow through with home-based recommendations.
The clinic aims to improve functional abilities and quality of life by working on strength and balance. Not only reducing fall risk but also enabling people to continue to live at home.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Parking and transportation
Pick-up and drop-off
Contact the service, program or department for pick-up and drop-off information.
Parking
Pay parking
If you're driving to VGH, leave enough time to find parking before your appointment. Consider dropping off elderly family members before seeking parking. Parkades can be found at the intersection of 12th Avenue and Laurel Street and within the Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre at the corner of 12th Avenue and Oak Street.
Additional parking options, including parkades, street meters, and lots, are available within two or three blocks of the hospital. Refer to the site map for the parking symbol and respective locations. Note that overnight parking is not permitted for trailers or mobile homes. One-week parking passes for the VGH West 12th Avenue Parkade (at Laurel Street) can be purchased from the pay stations located in the parkade.
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Wheelchair accessible parking
In both VGH parkades, wheelchair-accessible spaces are located near the elevators on levels 1, 2, 3 and 4. Metered spaces are available at the street level of the Jim Pattison Pavilion (enter from 12th Avenue) and within the inner courtyard. Be sure to display your “Disabled” parking permit.
Parking meters on-site
Some metered spaces are available outside the main entrance of the Jim Pattison Pavilion for dropping off and picking up patients. Other evening and weekend meters are within the inner courtyard north of 12th Avenue, entrance off Heather Street.
Free parking
You may find two-hour free parking between Oak and Granville streets (southwest of the hospital) and between West 12th and West 20th Avenues. Read the signs before you park. Parking attendants survey the area regularly, and many blocks are designated for residents only.
For more parking information, please call (604) 875-4832.
Electric vehicle charging
Designated electric vehicle charging stations are available for staff, medical staff, patients and visitors. Find VCH EV charging stations.
Public transportation
VGH is accessible by TransLink services from Vancouver International Airport, BC Ferry Terminals at Horseshoe Bay and Tsawwassen, Pacific Central Station (downtown Vancouver rail and bus station), and SkyTrain stations.
- Nearby bus routes include 9, 15, 17, and 99 B Line on West Broadway.
- Canada Line access from Broadway-City Hall station located at West Broadway and Cambie St. (~1km walk or use aforementioned bus routes).
Learn about the location
Vancouver General Hospital (VGH)
Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) offers specialized health-care services to residents in Vancouver and across the province through regional programs. We provide a full range of basic and highly specialized emergency health-care and trauma services to British Columbia.
