Our program offers a variety of resources for individuals and families affected by a spinal cord injury. Research shows patients with spinal cord injury who receive peer mentorship have:
- More active involvement in rehabilitation.
- Greater confidence in achieving their goals and increased independence.
- Fewer hospital readmissions.
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Comprehensive Evaluations
You will benefit from specialized follow-up evaluations in our outpatient clinic after your discharge from the inpatient rehabilitation program. The follow up frequency is based on your individual needs. Our team recommends yearly visits for at least the first three to five years after your initial rehabilitation to insure that your ongoing specialized needs are met. For more information, please contact the Rehabilitation Medicine Clinic at 414-805-7342, option 2, or you may request an appointment via MyChart.
Discussion Group
The Spinal Cord Injury Discussion and Support Group provides resources for living with a spinal cord injury and includes mutual support, fellowship and education for patients, family and friends.
It is a supportive, welcoming group where all can find fellowship and information. For anyone affected by spinal cord injury, including family and friends
Meetings: The first and third Tuesday of the month. We are alternating between in-person and virtual meetings.
Discussion and Support Group Schedule
For questions, contact Pamela Ziegler, rehabilitation counselor and discussion group facilitator at [email protected].
Facebook Group
If you have a spinal cord injury or have been affected by one, please join the Froedtert & MCW Spinal Cord Injury Support Group on Facebook.
- Connect with and learn from others.
- Receive information about spinal cord injury events, meetings and classes.
- Continue discussion from group meetings.
Note: Before admitting you to this group, we will send a verification message via Facebook. Please check your "other" message folder where this message is most often delivered.
For more information on the Facebook group, contact Michelle Wesline, RN, at 414-805-2785 or [email protected].
Peer Mentor Program — One-on-One Visits
Peer mentors are individuals who have had a spinal cord injury and now are living in the community or are friends and/or family members of a person with a spinal cord injury. Peer mentors are volunteers at Froedtert & MCW Froedtert Hospital.
Our team can help you and your peer mentor set up an in-person or virtual visit with face-to-face conversation, e-mail, phone or video.
Become a Peer Mentor
To be a peer mentor, you must:
- Have a spinal cord injury or be a family member of a person with a spinal cord injury
- Complete the volunteer peer mentor requirements each year, including:
- Background check
- Occupational Health screening, including immunization review, TB test and seasonal flu vaccinations
- Volunteer Services orientation
- Department-specific training
- Commit two to four hours per month for mentoring
- Adhere to the rules and regulations of confidentiality
For more information on how to become a peer mentor, visit Froedtert Hospital Volunteer Services.
To coordinate a visit, please contact Michelle Wesline, RN, SCI program coordinator at 414-805-2785, Pamela Ziegler, rehabilitation counselor, at [email protected].
Virtual Visits Are Available
Safe and convenient virtual visits by video let you get the care you need via a mobile device, tablet or computer wherever you are. We'll assess your condition and develop a treatment plan right away. To schedule a virtual visit, call 414-777-7700.