This course provides an opportunity for health care professionals to gain insight into the basic principles of the NDT approach and how it is applied to clinical practice to promote recovery in individuals with neurological impairments. Current theoretical foundations and evidence supporting an NDT approach will be presented as well as specific and practical information about the management of the adult neurological patient. Participants must be a registered physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech language pathologist or therapy/rehab assistant. For more…
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Join us for this one-day conference designed to support ongoing learning for physical rehabilitation professionals. Conference participants will have the opportunity to: Stay informed of best practices and quality-based procedures in neurology, orthopaedics, medically complex care, geriatric care and clinical education Learn new clinical skills and outcome measures Network with other rehabilitation professionals See poster for all details. POSTER
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Winter is Coming! Let’s Stay Active in our Community! Presented by: Debbie Ward, Community Health Worker & Karen Greenfield, Community Health Nurse NorWest Community Health Centre Join us for an afternoon with Debbie and Karen as they highlight some great ways and community resources/programs for staying active during the winter months. Being active and participating in some social activities around town will help put some fun into your cold, dark and snowy days ahead! POSTER
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The Southwestern Ontario Stroke Network invites you to participate in Provincial Stroke Rounds via videoconference or webcast: Please join this upcoming CME – accredited stroke education videoconference. Topic: Outpatient/Community Stroke Rehabilitation: Evaluating a Model System of Home and Hospital-Based Outpatient Therapy Presenter: Dr. R. Teasell Host Site: Parkwood Institute (system #0396) Objectives: At the end of this presentation, the target audience will be able to: - Explain the importance of outpatient/community stroke rehabilitation. - Describe…
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Heart & Stroke Clinical Update Dec. 8-9, 2017 (Pre-conference Dec. 7) Hilton Toronto Downtown The 48th Heart & Stroke Clinical Update was held on December 8 and 9th in Toronto. Outstanding sessions by renowned researchers and experts from multiple disciplines provided cutting edge science updates and practical approaches to the prevention and management of heart disease and stroke. Slides of the various sessions are available at: http://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/for-professionals/continuing-education/clinical-update/clinical-update-2017-presentations
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Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations Webinar Invitation Join us for an upcoming webinar on Monday December 11th at 12:00pm PST/3:00pmEST - 1:00pmPST/4:00pmEST. Room: 3004A in person at TBRHSC site. Incidence and Secondary Prevention of Stroke during Pregnancy This past Friday The Heart & Stroke Canadian Stroke Best Practice Consensus Statement: Secondary Stroke Prevention during Pregnancy was released. This statement provides the first broad-based, stroke-specific guidance around secondary stroke prevention in pregnancy. The first part of a two part series, this…
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Brain Injury Association - Social and Support Group Offering Education, Activities, Support and Socialization for people with Brain Injuries and their family / caregivers. Concurrent Drop-in Groups for Survivors and Caregivers. All are welcome! TIME: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. LOCATION: Partners In Rehab, 79 N. Court Street, (Across from Safeway on Court) COST: Free FOR INFORMATION: Karen Pontello (807) 683-9500
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Survivors and Care Partners, please join us this month meeting. January: “So why am I taking this? Medications for Survivors of Stroke ” Meeting are the fourth Thursday of the month After the presentation we’ll have some time to mingle and have refreshments together. Time: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location: Auditorium, Thunder Bay 55+ Centre, 700 River Street Info: Call Todd : 345-6595 ext. 105 or tkennedy@marchofdimes.ca POSTER
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Presenter: Dr. Rosamaria North BScN, MD PGY2 Family Medicine Northern Ontario School of Medicine Date: Tuesday, February 6, 2018 Time: 12:00-12:45 hrs Location: Thunder Bay Regional Medical Centre Room 202 A & B ** The presentation handout will be distributed via e-mail if being shared by the presenter. POSTER
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Please join this upcoming CME – accredited stroke education videoconference: Provincial Stroke Rounds Topic: Endovascular Thrombectomy (EVT) - Moving Towards a Streamlined System of Care: A Case Study Review Presenter: Dr. Grant Stotts, Director, Ottawa Stroke Program, Deputy Head, Division of Neurology, Ottawa Hospital Videoconference Event ID #: Non-Clinical Event #79416467 Host Site: Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KNG_KGH_0318_KGH_06) Webcast: Live & Archived http://webcast.otn.ca/mywebcast?id=79416467 Supporting documents for this event are attached. (Further videoconference and webcast details are on the attached poster)…
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A Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation-funded program for healthy living Explore adaptive kitchen tools & healthy recipes to enhance your cooking experience! Presented by TBRHSC/SJCG Registered Dietitians & Occupational Therapists Contact Todd Kennedy to register: 807.345.6595 ext. 105 SPOTS ARE LIMITED DATE: February 14, 2018 TIME: 1:00 to 3:00 pm LOCATION: RFDA 570 Syndicate St S COST: FREE POSTER
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The Heart & Stroke Canadian Stroke Best Practice Rehabilitation and Managing Transitions of Stroke Care Recommendations provide specific guidance for healthcare professionals on the recovery and resumption of life roles after stroke. Stroke survivors often experience motor, cognitive and psychosocial changes that impact their ability to resume pre stroke pursuits. . Return to driving, return to work and vocational pursuits, sexual activity and leisure activities have each been cited as important rehabilitation goals for patients and evidence indicates that the…
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Survivors and Care Partners, please join us this month meeting. Various presentations held monthly. Meeting are the fourth Thursday of the month After the presentation we’ll have some time to mingle and have refreshments together. Time: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location: Auditorium, Thunder Bay 55+ Centre, 700 River Street Info: Call Todd : 345-6595 ext. 105 or tkennedy@marchofdimes.ca POSTER
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Topic: Functional trajectories in intracerebral hemorrhage survivors Presenter: Ashkan Shoamanesh, MD FRCPC, Director, Stroke Fellowship Program, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Neurology), McMaster University Date: Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Time: 0800-0900 hrs EST POSTER PRESENTATION SLIDES View the Archived Presentation
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Heart & Stroke H.J.M. Barnett Lectureship and Visiting Professorship Topic: Should There Be a Time Window For Endovascular Therapy in Stroke? Speaker: Tudor G. Jovin, MD , Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Director, UPMC Stroke Institute, Director, UPMC Center for Neuroendovascular Therapy Date: Friday March 9, 2018 Time: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM EST (07:30 AM - 08:30 AM Central) Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Center Location: 202 A&B Medical Building Host site: Ottawa Hospital - Civic Campus Auditorium Live Webcast…
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NDT Introductory Course in the Management of Adults with Stroke, Brain Injury and other Neuromotor Disorders This five-day introductory level course provides a unique opportunity for Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech-Language Pathologists to gain insight into the basic principles of the NDT approach and how it is applied in clinical practice to promote recovery of function in individuals with neurological impairments. Participants will learn specific and practical information about managing adult neurological patients and promoting functional movement based…
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Survivors and Care Partners, please join us this month meeting. Various presentations held monthly. Meeting are the fourth Thursday of the month After the presentation we’ll have some time to mingle and have refreshments together. Time: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location: Auditorium, Thunder Bay 55+ Centre, 700 River Street Info: Call Todd : 345-6595 ext. 105 or tkennedy@marchofdimes.ca POSTER
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Dear CSC members, The 2018 Residents Stroke Review Course will be held March 23-25 at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto! This Course is open to residents/fellows of Canadian universities. It is intended primarily for PGY 3-5 Neurology Residents; other individuals may also be interested and are welcome to register, including residents in related specialties, neurology fellows, and PGY 1-2 neurology residents. The registration fee is $350 + HST. Click here to download registration and program information.
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The Central South Regional Stroke Program is pleased to offer a special event for Speech-Language Pathologists and Communicative Disorders Assistants Evidence-Based Aphasia Treatments: Constraint-Induced Language Therapy, ORLA and Scripting Presented by Dr. Leora Cherney This full day workshop will be held at the Courtyard Marriott , 1224 Upper James St., Hamilton This event is presented at no cost to Central South clinicians although a cheque for $60 is required to guarantee your space. Attendees from outside the Central South…
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Presenter Catriona Steele, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, SLP(C), Reg CASLPO, ASHA Fellow This webinar will be of interest for Speech-Language Pathologists, Registered Dietitians, Nursing, Physicians, Food Service Managers, and others involved in the management of dysphagia across the continuum of care including inpatient care, community care and Long-Term Care. In this webinar, Professor Steele will discuss the history behind and rationale for development of the IDDSI framework. Testing methods will be illustrated, and implementation will be discussed. Presentation Links for Information…
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