Stroke Continuum of Care

for Health Care Providers

Public Awareness

Stroke is a medical emergency. Public awareness is the first step in a coordinated approach to stroke care.

Prevention

Stroke prevention includes a comprehensive approach to prevention of first or recurrent transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke.

Hyperacute

Hyperacute refers to care offered in the first 24 hours after stroke and the first 48 hours after Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

Acute

Acute stroke care refers to the key interventions involved in the assessment, treatment or management, and early recovery in the first days after stroke onset.

Rehabilitation

Time is Function: Stroke rehabilitation can be provided in all care settings and assists people to reach their optimal physical, cognitive, emotional, communicative, and/or social functioning.

Community and Long Term Care

Coordinated transitions to the community, including long-term care, following a stroke are essential to optimize quality of life.

Stroke News

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The ability to recognize the FAST signs of stroke and act fast by calling 9-1-1 or your local emergency number can mean the difference between life and death. It can also mean the difference between a full recovery and a lasting disability....

If it might be a stroke, call 9-1-1

October 1, 2019

When it comes to stroke, every second counts. Literally. Most strokes are caused by a blockage stopping blood flow in the brain. From the second that blockage occurs, the brain is deprived of nutrition and oxygen; brain cells start to die....

Transport by mobile stroke units get patients quicker treatment than ambulance

August 19, 2019

Every second counts for stroke patients, as studies show they can lose up to 27 million brain cells per minute. Researchers have recently shown that patients transported to the hospital by mobile stroke unit instead of standard ambulance received a clot-busting procedure an average of 10 minutes faster, which could potentially save up to 270 million neurons per patient....

The Lived Experience of Stroke Report

July 18, 2019

Last year, the UK Stroke Organization conducted the biggest ever survey of stroke survivors and their carers to find out more about their lives. Over 10,000 people closely affected by stroke in the UK took the time to share their stories....

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Education and Events

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For a full listing of all events, go to the Education and Events page.

Upcoming Events › NWO Stroke Network

December 2019

Keep Moving with Stroke

December 12 @ 10:45 am - 11:45 am

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Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 6V4 Canada + Google Map

POSTER St. Joseph's Care Group Presents: Keep Moving with Stroke at the Canada Games Complex See poster for details for registration. Instructor: Karen Gorst-Vigliarolo & Derek Ortgiese Cost: $64 for each 6 week session, or pro-rated when you join  Fall, Winter and Spring Sessions available Description  This class includes aerobic conditioning, functional strengthening, mobility and balance exercises specifically designed to meet the needs of those living with chronic stroke.  The program offers modifications allowing each participant to…

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