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  • VIRTUAL MUSIC PROGRAM – Survivors of Stroke and Caregivers

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    Summer and Fall session starting soon!! Join us for a fun and interactive online music program for survivors of stroke and family caregivers to participate. Enjoy breathing and vocal exercises, singing and gently movement. No music experience required! Fridays 11:00am to 12:00pm EST Bi-weekly beginning July 3rd July - November, 2020 please register directly with […]

  • Northwestern Ontario Stroke Rehab Round-up Fall 2020 Edition

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    Northwestern Ontario Stroke Rehab Round-up Fall 2020 Edition A collection of educational events, new resources & more! To review these events and resources, please join in on an informal “Stroke Rehab Resource Q&A Session” hosted via Webex by Esmé French Tuesday November 3rd from 12:15-12:45 Meeting number: 173 429 9668 Password: WbdmyQpP366 https://thunderbayhospitals.webex.com/thunderbayhospitals/j.php?MTID=m99ee2148871f2c0f5bc187fed428962b Join by […]

  • Highlights from the University of Alberta’s Stroke Rehabilitation Certificate

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    Rehab 540-Stroke Rehabilitation: Best Practice and Critical Review of the Evidence:  Two topics will be explored by Northwestern Ontario clinicians.  1. Determining the Efficacy of Utilizing Botulinum Toxin related to Dysphagia by Sharol Bachmeier, RN, St. Joseph’s Care Group. 2. Vestibular Therapy and its Effectiveness on Post-Stroke Disequilibrium by Matthew Christensen, Kinesiologist, Sioux Lookout Meno Ya […]

  • Developing Support & Reach in the Upper Extremity: A Virtual NDT Workshop

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    Many individuals who suffer from a neurological injury post CVA or brain injury have limitations in using their involved upper extremity in function. Activating and progressing the involved upper extremity for function, is a consistent goal for both patients and therapists. This one-day virtual workshop will present NDT principles related to coordinated movements of the trunk and upper extremity for active support and for developing reach.

  • Stroke Awareness Month

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    June is Stroke Awareness Month. Stroke is all about time. Do not delay access to stroke care. Recognize FAST: Face-Is it drooping? Arms-Can you raise both? Speech-Is it slurred or jumbled? And Time, to call 911 or your local emergency number. Stroke is a medical emergency Help save lives of the ones we love by […]

  • After Stroke Support for Caregivers: Finding a Path Forward

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    Life after a stroke brings many challenges, as needs and circumstances are unique and personal to each stroke survivor and their caregivers. June is Stroke Awareness Month, and in collaboration with March of Dimes Canada, we will share information about the After Stroke program and available supports and services for caregivers. In addition, we will […]

  • Peer Group Sessions

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    Open to individuals living with the impacts of stroke and their caregivers. POSTER

  • From Acute to Community: Meeting the needs of people after stroke

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    This webinar will provide an overview of acute stroke management and unique needs of people with stroke transitioning into the home and community environment. It will open with key highlights from the new Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations, Acute Stroke Management, 7th edition which is set to release in the upcoming months. The needs of […]

  • Virtual Return to Work Workshop for Clinicians

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    This event will focus on how to explore return to work after a stroke. About this event This online event targets health care providers working in stroke care in the West GTA Stroke Network region. At the conclusion of this workshop, the participants will be able to: 1. Explain the roles and points of view […]

  • Walk with Doc

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    Please join our co -hosted event with Dr. Hassan and the Stroke Team members with Todd Kennedy from Marc h of Dimes Canada and After Stroke Services — stroke survivors and their families. Wednesday, June 15, 2022 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Celebration Circle, Marina Park Please join us for a wonderful night of education […]

  • Peer Support Group

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    Open to individuals living with the impacts of stroke and their caregivers. POSTER

  • Stroke & Aphasia 101

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    Come join Emilia Leslie, MSW, RSW from VON Stroke Services for an in-depth discussion about stroke, types of aphasia, communication strategies, resources and more. Registration is required. (Virtual Program) POSTER

  • Pan-Northern Webinar: How to Manage your Neurology & Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) Patients in Emergency Departments across Northern Ontario

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    After the presentation, participants will be able to: Apply knowledge and adopt tools to independently assess, diagnose and initiate the management of adult TIA patients Identify different presentations of Encephalitis Describe the relevant radiological findings and recognize the available options for management Cases will be presented to highlight how the concepts can be applied to […]

  • It’s All in Your…Brain: Principles, Advancements and Controversies of Functional Neurological Disorders

    Online Session - Virtual Program Ontario, Canada

    Learning Objectives: 1) To establish a framework for the evolving terminology, epidemiology and pathophysiology of functional neurological disorder 2) Appreciate the core clinical features and current diagnostic considerations for functional neurological disorder 3) To develop an approach for providing education, counseling and management to patients with functional neurological disorder See poster for all details and […]

  • Stroke, Aging & Cognition: A 3-Part series

    Online Session - Virtual Program Ontario, Canada

    The workshop will define and describe updated conceptualizations of executive functioning as well as evidence demonstrating that executive function skills influence performance and participation in all aspects of function and across a variety of populations. An in-depth review of executive function (EF) skills and the interdependence of EF with memory will provide a foundation for […]

  • Webinar: Unseen, Unheard: The mental health impact of stroke on women

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    Date June 6, 2023 Time 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET Presenters Dr. Lee-Anne Greer Psychologist Rebecca Morrison, RN Person With Lived Experience of Stroke Moderators Patrice Lindsay RN PhD, Director, Health Systems, Heart & Stroke Stephanie Lawrence Senior Manager, Mission Communications, Heart & Stroke Registration: To register for this webinar, please click here Intended Audience […]

  • Virtual Cooking Demo: Omega 3’s and Cardiovascular Health

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    Join us for virtual cooking demo with the Registered Dietitian from the Stroke Prevention Clinic Topic: Omega 3's and Cardiovascular Health What you will learn: •Health benefits of omega 3 fatty acids •Cooking strategies to increase omega 3 in your diet. •Healthy eating and cooking tips Time: Jun 7, 2023 02:30 PM Eastern Time (US […]

  • Monthly Cooking Class

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    Join us at Roots to Harvest for a free cooking session with Registered Dietitian (Jody Read) from the Stroke Prevention Clinic. Limited space, registration required. For more information, please contact Leanne Johnson: ljohnson@marchofdimes.ca OR 807 355 5969 What we do: • Improve on cooking skills. • Learn adaptive ways around the kitchen. • Build relationships […]

  • Stroke Month: Walk with Doc

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

      Walk with Doc: Presented by Northern Hearts and co-hosted by Dr. Hassan, the Northwestern Ontario Regional Stroke Network and March of Dimes Canada: After Stroke program. Tuesday June 27th, 7:00-8:00 pm at Marina Park in Thunder Bay. Please join us for a wonderful night of education and enjoying the great outdoors for our annual […]