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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
Visit our Newsroom for more stroke related news.
Mapping Their Course From "911" to "Home"
If you've entered La Verendrye Hospital (Fort Frances) using the ramp access outside of the E.R. department recently, you may just have noticed a little something extra. On the wall opposite the registration desk is a map of a different kind. ...
(Dis)connected: How unseen links are putting us at risk
2019 Report on Heart, Stroke and Vascular Cognitive Impairment Heart and Stroke's 2019 report, (Dis)connected, reveals new research showing the complex links between heart conditions, stroke, and vascular cognitive impairment....
Walter’s Stroke Journey
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre admits more than 430 people with stroke and transient ischemic attack each year. Many people suddenly find themselves travelling along an unplanned journey as they recover from stroke. ...
Education and Events
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TIME
08:00 - 09:00 (Eastern)07:00 - 08:00 (Central)
LOCATION
No address listedAUDIENCE
Healthcare providers interested in stroke care.
EVENT DETAILS
Please join this upcoming CME – accredited stroke education videoconference:
Provincial Stroke Rounds
Topic: Home Virtual visits (E-visit) in the Stroke Prevention Clinic
Presenter: Dr. Ramana Appireddy MBBS DM MSc (Clin Epi), Stroke Neurologist, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Queen’s University, Kingston
Videoconference Event ID #: 111286690
Host Site: KNG_KGH_0318_KGH_06
Webcast: Live & Archived : http://webcast.otn.ca/mywebcast?id=111286690
Supporting documents for this event are attached.
* If you would like to register your site: Contact your OTN Telehealth Coordinator to reserve your system. (Further videoconference and webcast details are on the attached poster)
** The presentation handout will be distributed via e-mail and available online, attached to the OTN event, prior to the event.
*** After the event please fax the completed attendance form to the number provided on the attached form.
**** Electronic evaluation for all Provincial Stroke Rounds. Please click on the following link: https://bit.do/PSR1819 to complete the evaluation. Alternatively, scan the following QR Code to access the evaluation:
Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations
This month’s topic relates to Secondary Prevention of Stroke specifically section 1: Initial Risk Stratification and Management of Non-disabling Stroke and TIA in the Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations.
Find more information at https://www.strokebestpractices.ca/recommendations/secondary-prevention-of-stroke.
Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Colleen Murphy Colleen.Murphy@kingstonhsc.ca or Charlette Eves Charlette.Eves@kingstonhsc.ca.
TIME
11:00 - 12:00 (Eastern)10:00 - 11:00 (Central)
LOCATION
No address listedAUDIENCE
Healthcare providers interested in stroke care.
EVENT DETAILS
March of Dimes Canada - AFTER STROKE SERVICES
Erin Stacknick, MTA (Music Therapist Accredited)
By the Bay Music Therapy
This program will offer a fun, social gathering where stroke survivors of all abilities can join and family
caregivers are welcome to attend. There is no pressure in participating and no previous music
experience is required. It will truly be a fun and interactive experience from beginning to end!
Some of the activities to explore will include:
Warm-ups: vocal warm-ups, breathing exercises
Group Singing: favourite songs, songs with various speeds and dynamics
Gentle Movement: line dancing, ASL signs, gait training, crossing mid-line
Instruments: Rhythm sticks, foot bells, drums and more
Expression: Songwriting, musical reminiscing, performance opportunities
Location: Thunder Bay 55+ Centre — Room to be announced closer to dates; 700 River Street
Cost: Free
Whether you would like to attend all sessions, one or a few, please contact
Todd for registering as seats are limited.
See POSTER for all details
4May
Supporting Recovery of the Upper Extremity During ADLs Following Stroke or Brain Injury Using An NDT Approach
TIME
08:00 - 17:00 (Eastern)07:00 - 16:00 (Central)
LOCATION
No address listedAUDIENCE
Healthcare providers interested in stroke care.
EVENT DETAILS
Course Description: Often after a stroke or brain injury, it is challenging to find a role for the more involved upper extremity (UE) while performing ADLs. This one day workshop will present NDT principles related to incorporating the more involved or hemiplegic UE into Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) through using the UE in an active support role. The course will provide an opportunity to explore practical tips to engage the UE in active support during functional tasks in a variety of environments (e.g., at the bedside, in a wheelchair, at a table).
Location:
Back Works Spinal & Sports Rehabilitation
99 Northfield Dr E Unit 102
Waterloo ON N2K 3P9
TIME
00:00 - 23:59 (Eastern)23:00 - 22:59 (Central)
LOCATION
No address listedAUDIENCE
Healthcare providers interested in stroke care.
EVENT DETAILS
LOCATION:
Chestnut Conference Centre, 89 Chestnut Street, Toronto, ON
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Phone: 416-597-3422 x3448
Email: Conferences@uhn.ca
Website: http://www.gtarehabnetwork.ca/best-practices-day-2019