The NWORSN is partnering with the TBRHSC Wellness Committee at the Fresh Market located in TBRHSC main lobby. We will be promoting two theme displays during Stroke Month 2017. Come visit our booth to win a prize! See poster for all details. POSTER
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Northwestern Ontario Regional Stroke Network presents: Neuroscience Grand Rounds (Brown Bag Event) Location: Thunder Bay Regional Medical Centre ROOM-202C Presented by: Dr. Mandana Goodarzi, PGY2- Internal Medicine Program, Northern Ontario School of Medicine POSTER
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Join the HSF Canadian Partnership for Stroke Recovery’s Annual Scientific Meeting and Advances in Stroke Recovery on Sept. 8, 2017 in Calgary. (The day before the 2017 Canadian Stroke Congress gets underway on Sept. 9). The CPSR meeting will be held at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel and will be open to all members of CPSR institutions: University of British Columbia, Hotchkiss Brain Institute/University of Calgary, Sunnybrook, Baycrest, Toronto Rehab, University of Ottawa, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, and Memorial University. Organizer:…
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Camp Gabby is a fully-funded weekend camp experience for kids living with stroke or congenital heart disease. The camp will run from Sept. 8 to 10 at Camp Tawingo in Huntsville, Ontario. Every camper can bring a sibling or a friend. Download the attached poster to learn more and apply. POSTER
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The Canadian Stroke Congress is a uniquely Canadian forum in which participants reflecting “bench-to-bedside-to-community” perspectives of stroke can exchange ideas, collaborate, and learn about innovation in stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery. The Canadian Stroke Congress normally attracts more than 800 delegates from across Canada and around the world. Delegates include leading neurologists, neurointerventionalists, internists, general practitioners, nurses, rehabilitation specialists, basic scientists, knowledge-translation experts, and policy makers in the field of stroke. This year we’re excited to be returning to the…
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Thank you for your interest in the NDT/Bobath Certificate Course in the Management of Adults with Stroke and Brain Injury. Registration is now open. For questions or assistance or to be added to the waiting list for next year’s course, please contact Conference Services at 416 597-3422 ext. 3448 or by email at conferences@uhn.ca WHEN Part 1: September 14 – 17, 2017 Part 2: September 28 – October 1, 2017 Part 3: October 26 - 29, 2017 Part 4: November 9 – 12, 2017 WHERE:…
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An On-Line version of the popular Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is accepting registrations for this Stanford University designed program. Workshops on line start on September 16th and run for six weeks, with participants logging on at their convenience. See below documents for details. POSTER BROCHURE
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Topic: Box and Block Test Versus Nine Hole Peg Test to Assess Manual Dexterity Skills in Adults who Experience Upper-Extremity Hemiparesis Post-Stroke Presenter: Erica Ogilvie, Occupational Therapist Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre PRESENTATION Topic: Cognitive Rehabilitation of Memory Deficits Following a Stroke Presenter: Susan Traini, Occupational Therapist, Dryden Regional Health Centre and Dryden Area Family Health Team PRESENTATION POSTER
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Topic: The Utilization of a Telehealth Social Problem-Solving Intervention to Improve Quality of Life for Informal Caregivers of Stroke Survivors Presenter: Erica Ogilvie, Occupational Therapist Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre PRESENTATION Topic: Quality Improvement Project to Optimize Best Practices in Stroke Rehabilitation Follow-up Services at the Dryden Area Family Health Team Presenter: Susan Traini, Occupational Therapist, Dryden Regional Health Centre and Dryden Area Family Health Team PRESENTATION Topic: Enhancing Stroke Rehab Intensity through Scheduling Efficiencies Presenter: Esmé French,…
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See poster for all details of this monthly event for stroke survivors and care givers. BONUS: included in this post: Next Cooking Program Workshop taking place Wednesday, November 1st registration will be required. Limited spots available. Preference will be given to those who were unable to attend the session last May. See poster attached. POSTER
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WALK with DOC Special Guest: Dr. A. Hassan Neurologist and Medical Lead, Stroke and Neurology Service at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Monday, Oct 2, 2017 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Chapples Park Please join the NWORSN for an enjoyable walk, stroll or roll. Everyone welcome!! The Walk with Doc program encourages people to engage in physical activity on a regular basis. People come out to hear the newest health information and enjoy the social part of this excellent…
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The Northwestern Ontario Regional Stroke Network invites you to participate in Provincial Stroke Rounds via videoconference or webcast: Title: Stroke Mimics: A Diagnostic Challenge Date/time: Wednesday, October 4, 2017 0800-0900 hours EST Presenter: Dr. Ghazala Iffat Basir, Neurologist Host site: Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (Site 55, System 11) Objectives: At the end of this presentation, the target audience will be able to: 1. Define stroke mimics 2. Discuss common mimics and their clinical presentation 3. Distinguish between definite…
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We would like to welcome you to our monthly series of talks and opportunities to connect with other survivors and caregivers! This month we have a special community presentation: Aging Well: Protection from Elder Abuse Candielya Jackson, North West Regional Consultant - Elder Abuse Ontario Learning Objectives of this informative session: •Understand the definitions and warning signs associated with abuse in older adults. •Gain new tools to better support effective communication with older adults. •Understand obligations with mandatory reporting •Understand…
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Free Registration & Light Lunch Provided! Sponsored by the Northwestern Ontario Regional Stroke Network Overview: The 1/2 day workshop will be a mix of theory and practical activities. The Introduction to Supported Conversation for Adults With Aphasia or SCA is designed to help people who “know more than they can say” express their opinions and feelings in a way that makes them feel valued & heard. Through the program’s techniques, conversation partners such as family members, health care providers, or…
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You are invited to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Barnett Memorial Lectureship and Visiting Professorship. This Lectureship is hosted by Ontario medical schools on an annual rotation basis. This year it is being hosted by Queen’s University. The objective is to provide a forum where a distinguished expert in the field of cerebrovascular disease addresses current research and clinical practice. Location: Etherington Hall Auditorium, Queen’s University, Kingston Ontario Speaker: Dr. Alastair M. Buchan, Professor of Stroke Medicine, Pro vice-Chancellor, Radcliffe Department…
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The Northeastern Ontario Regional Stroke Network invites you to participate in Provincial Stroke Rounds via videoconference or webcast: Location TBRHSC - ICP Main Meeting Room 2178 Presenter: Dr. Jeff Myers, MD, MSEd, CCFP(PC) Host site: Health Sciences North (Site 31, System 07) Objectives: At the end of this presentation, the target audience will be able to: Discuss palliative and end-of-life care needs of patients/families prior to and following a stroke. Describe practical approaches to end-of-life communication…
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A Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation funded program to promote a healthy diet after stroke. Learn how to prepare and sample easy meals and snacks. Presented by TBRHSC Dietitians: Sheri Maltais and Nicole Strong See poster for details. POSTER
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Free Registration & Light Lunch Provided! Sponsored by the Northwestern Ontario Regional Stroke Network Overview: The 1/2 day workshop will be a mix of theory and practical activities. The Introduction to Supported Conversation for Adults With Aphasia or SCA is designed to help people who “know more than they can say” express their opinions and feelings in a way that makes them feel valued & heard. Through the program’s techniques, conversation partners such as family members, health care providers, or friends,…
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You are invited to a Heart & Stroke Webinar on the 6th edition of the Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations- Secondary Prevention of Stroke. Presenter: Dr. Ted Wein Assistant Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery, McGill University Stroke Prevention Clinic, Montreal General Hospital Location: TBRMC- Room 202C POSTER
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