Central East Stroke Network is pleased to offer a webinar on Knowledge to Action: How the iWalk Toolkit can Improve Walking Assessment Post-Stroke This webinar will be of interest to physiotherapists who administer walk tests, interpret test performance, educate patients, and set goals. Learning objectives: To describe a toolkit designed to help physiotherapists adopt an evidence-informed approach to using the 10-metre and 6-minute walk tests post-stroke To demonstrate use of the iWalkAssess app. Please download app before the webinar to…
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You and a guest are cordially invited to attend the Stroke Recovery Network & Post Polio Chapter annual festive luncheon. Join us for an afternoon of wonderful food and conversation. When: Saturday, Dec. 1st, 2018 Time: 1 pm to 3 pm Menu: Roasted Chicken & English Styled Beef, Mashed potatoes & gravy, Salads, Rolls, Vegetable Medley, Refreshments and Dessert, (meal begins at 1 p.m.) Where: Victoria Inn — Regency A&B Rooms 555 West Arthur Street Cost: $15 per person (pay…
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The West GTA Stroke Network presents Provincial Stroke Rounds Presenter: Dr. Grant Stotts, Director, Ottawa Stroke Program, Deputy Head, Division of Neurology, Ottawa Hospital Title: Targeting Endovascular Thrombectomy(EVT) -Moving Towards a Streamlined System of Care POSTER Attendance Form
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On behalf of Heart and Stroke Foundation Heart & Stroke Clinical Update 2018 December 7-8, 2018 Hilton Toronto Downtown Hotel www.clinicalupdate.ca Heart & Stroke Clinical Update December 7-8, 2018 Hilton Toronto Downtown Hotel www.clinicalupdate.ca The Heart & Stroke Clinical Update will offer you practical pearls, scientific updates, and best practice discussions for the prevention and management of heart disease and stroke. All programming is dedicated to the theme Emerging evidence that will change your practice. Session Highlights Workshop - My…
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The Northwestern Ontario Regional Stroke Network invitation to Neuroscience Grand Rounds Title: MS & Review of the 2017 McDonald Criteria presented by Dr. Mathieu Buttazzoni and Review of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy After TIA or Minor Ischemic Stroke presented by Dr. Vincent Le Date: Friday, January 4th at 12:00-13:00 hrs Location: Thunder Bay Regional Medical Centre -ROOM-202C POSTER
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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…
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Workshop Description: This one-day workshop provides an opportunity for health care professionals to gain insight into treating the individual with ataxia. Treating the individual with ataxia can often be a very challenging experience for the clinician. Perhaps this is because we have focused on addressing the clinical symptoms rather than the underlying impairments. This workshop will explore primary impairments present in the individual with ataxia, current theoretical evidence and treatment strategies using a NDT approach. The overall objective of this…
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Thunder Bay Recreation and Leisure Opportunities - Kaitlyn Sawyer, City of Thunder Bay Winter is upon us so please join us for an informative session with Kaitlyn to learn about accessible, interesting, no cost/low cost ways to keep active throughout the City during these chilly months ahead! Light refreshments and an opportunity to mingle with other survivors and caregivers will follow the session. POSTER
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Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations WEBINAR INVITATION Title: Hyperacute & Acute Stroke Care: Updates From the 2018 Stroke Best Practice Recommendations Date: Monday, January 28, 2019 Time: 16:00 - 17:00 EST Presenter: Eric Smith, MD MPH FRCPC FAHA Objectives: Upon completion of the program participants will be able to: Develop collaborative approaches toward assessment and management of patients with suspected stroke in the pre-hospital and Emergency Department setting. Discuss current best practices regarding team-based hyperacute stroke management in the first…
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Enhancing Stroke Core Competency This ia an excellent opportunity to work towards your professional college's continuing education requirements for 2019. Available face to face in Thunder Bay and via videoconferencing to Northwestern Ontario. Registration is required by January 15th by contacting Esme French at frenche@tbh.net and providing your name, profession, employer and email address. Participation in the January 30th session is mandatory for the course introduction, with certificates provided for each module completed during the series. You do not have…
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Registration is Open EVENT: NDT Introductory Course in the Management of Adults with Stroke, Brain Injury and other Neuromotor Disorders DATE: January 31& February 4, 2019 LOCATION: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Auditorium (2nd floor) 550 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario M5G 2A2 For More Information: Phone: 416-597-3422 ext. 3448 Email: conferences@uhn.ca Website: http://www.abinetwork.ca/abi-conference-2018 HIGHLIGHTS: This five-day introductory level course provides a unique opportunity for health care professionals to gain insight into the basic principles of the NDT approach and how it is…
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POSTER WEBCAST LINK to archived event Please join this upcoming CME – accredited stroke education videoconference: Provincial Stroke Rounds Topic: Low-income and Linguistic Minority Status: Challenges with Return to Participation Post-stroke Presenter: Katrine Sauvé-Schenk, PhD, OT Reg. (Ont.) Date: Wednesday, February 6, 2019 Time: 0800-0900h EST Videoconference Event ID #: 105717721 Host Site: Health Sciences North, SUD_HSN_0031_RLHC_09 Webcast: Live & Archived Supporting documents for this event are attached. **** NEW Electronic evaluation for all Provincial Stroke Rounds. Please click on…
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POSTER Course Description: This one-day workshop provides an opportunity for health care professionals to gain insight into managing the individual with contraversive pushing tendencies (“pusher syndrome”). The individual who suffers from a stroke and has “pushing” tendencies presents with unique impairments that challenges health care professionals. This workshop will present current theoretical evidence and practical NDT skills for participants to use when working with the individual who “pushes”. The overall objective of this course is to enable participants to bring…
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Register Here Heart & Stroke Knowledge Exchange for Health Professionals Webinar Invitation Heart & Stroke Report 2019 Date Tuesday February 12, 2019 Time 12:00 - 13:00 hr EST Moderators Dr. Patrice Lindsay, Director of Systems Change and Stroke Program, Heart & Stroke Dr. Cindy Yip, Director Data, Knowledge Management and Heart Program, Heart & Stroke Presenters Ms. Jennifer Monaghan, Heart & Stroke Volunteer, Member of the Vascular Cognitive Impairment Mission Critical Area Council, Lived experience with Stroke Dr. Sharon…
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POSTER REGISTRATION FORM Calling all clinicians! CERAH and the North West LHIN Regional Palliative Care Program led by St. Joseph's Care Group are pleased to announce an exciting upcoming workshop opportunity in Thunder Bay on Tuesday, February 19th: Improving Person-Centred Decision Making Facilitated by: Dr. Jeff Myers, MD, MSEd, CCFP(PC) & Dr. Rachael Halligan, MD, CCFP, FCFP This half-day workshop is aimed at providing clinicians with the knowledge and skills to ensure patients are able to make healthcare decisions…
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Register Here Understanding Indigenous Women & Gender-diverse People's Health Experiences through a Culturally-Relevant and Gender-Based Lens Co-hosted by the Native Women's Association of Canada Date February 19th, Time 12pm - 1:30pm EST Presenters Dr. Bernice Downey, Indigenous Early Career Chair in Women's Heart & Brain Health and Marya Jaleel & Kim Wakeford - Native Women's Association of Learning objectives By participating in this session, participants will: 1) Learn about the Native Women's Association of Canada's culturally-relevant and gender-based…
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POSTER Sent on behalf of the Stroke Prevention Clinic (SPC) Provincial Integrated Working Group SAVE THE DATE for a provincial webinar! Secondary Stroke Prevention was identified as a provincial priority by the eleven regional stroke networks in fall 2015. To address this priority, a working group with cross representation from the stroke networks was formed and the resulting deliverables of this work will be shared in the webinar along with a practical example and demonstration of using the SPC Toolkit.…
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POSTER Greetings Everyone! Here is what to expect at the February meeting: Anthony Stokaluk Fire Prevention Officer - Public Education Officer Thunder Bay Fire Rescue How prepared are you for the unexpected? Please join us for an informative and engaging session on topics such as fire prevention and safety. Anthony is a great speaker and will also be available for any additional questions you may have. Snacks and refreshments will be provided immediately following this presentation. Look forward to seeing…
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Power point presentation POSTER Provincial Stroke Rounds Topic: An Early Supported Discharge Pilot– Bridging Hospital to Home by Enhancing a Rural Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team Presenter: Lyndsey Butler, OT Reg. (Ont.) Regional Rehabilitation Coordinator - Southwestern Ontario Stroke Network Webcast: Live & Archived http://webcast.otn.ca/mywebcast?id=111299702 Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations This month’s topic relates to the Stroke Rehabilitation section and specifically section 4: Outpatient and Community-Based Stroke Rehabilitation Including ESD in the Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations. Find more information at…
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