Speaker: Dr. Adnan Qureshi Professor of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Radiology and Executive Director of the Stroke Center at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota. International leader in stroke research and acute stroke management. Topic: Parameter Optimized Treatment For Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients Program: 11:45 hrs - Welcome - Heart & Stroke Foundation - by Tara Monteith 11:50 hrs - Tribute to Dr. Barnett - by Dr. David Spence 12:00-13:00 hrs- Presentation - by Dr. Adnan Qureshi Location: Thunder Bay…
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Provincial Stroke Rounds - CME Accredited Event Topic: Driving and Stroke: A Clinical Roadmap for Rehabilitation across the Continuum of Care Presenter: Michael Cammarata, OT Reg. (Ont.), Ph.D. student, McMaster University Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2016 Time: 0800-0900 hrs EST Location in Thunder Bay: TBRHSC - ICP Main Meeting Room 2178 St. Joseph's Hospital- 4 Centre Conference Room Videoconference Event ID #: 55008228 Host Site: St. Michael's Hospital (Site 0228 System 03) Poster Handouts
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December 9-10, 2016 Pre-conference Workshops December 8, 2016 Event: Heart and Stroke Clinical Update 2016 Conference Theme: Vascular Health – Focus on the Patient Location: Hilton Toronto Downtown Time: December 9th 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, December 10th 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM For conference details click on: Heart and Stroke Clinical Update 2016
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Presentation - E. French Driving and Stroke - Best Practices and Resources Presentation - Dr. M. Bedard Driving and Stroke Presenters: Esmé French, Northwestern Ontario Regional Stroke Network & Dr. Michel Bédard, Scientific Director, Centre For Applied Health Research OTN Event Number: 63034993 For More Information: Contact Esmé French, 807-684-6498 or frenche@tbh.net
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The recording of the Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations -Communicating with patients with aphasia webinar is now available on line. See link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GioxutNQGYI&index=9&list=PLlLH6D8gy0OxINJHlfW6KIi_YssImeuZ1 Led in partnership with the Aphasia Institute. What is aphasia? – Broadening the traditional text-book definition Update on most recent international and Canadian Best Practice Recommendations for aphasia Examples of challenges that face ALL stroke care providers when encountering language barriers to accessing stroke care e.g. Patient and family information and education Informed consent Patient…
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Presenters: Sharon Jaspers, Nurse Practitioner, Stroke Prevention Clinic, TBRHSC; Stephanie Schurr, Occupational Therapist, Neurology Day Program, SJCG; and Susan Traini, Occupational Therapist, Dryden Area Family Health Team OTN Event Number: 63035339 Videoconference Locations Pre-Booked: Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre: 3004A Joseph’s Hospital: Conference Room 3 Dryden: Jan 17 – Family Health Team Jan 24 – Conference Room C, DRHC Additional sites available via videoconference and webcast (live and archived) Please contact your local telemedicine coordinator to book your…
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Date: February 22-24 2017 Pre-conference February 21, 2017 Location: George R. Brown Convention Center Houston, Texas The International Stroke Conference is the world's largest meeting dedicated to the science and treatment of cerebrovascular disease. For more information: www.strokeconference.org
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Please join this upcoming CME – accredited stroke education video conference: Presenter: Dr. Ruth Hall & Dr. Mark Bayley Videoconference Event ID #: 65610597 Webcast: Live & Archived http://webcast.otn.ca/mywebcast?id=65610597 Learning Objectives: At the end of this presentation, the target audience will be able to: Name at least 5 areas of progress in Ontario in the delivery of best practices within the stroke rehabilitation sector Discuss the impact of the report findings on system level plans for implementation of Quality Based…
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Stroke Services of the Cardiac Network of Ontario Will be holding two webinars to review the changes to the Stroke QBP Handbookwith a focus on the Clinical Implementation of EVT in Ontario. Dates of Webinar Presentations Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2017 Time: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. (est) To attend in person: Place: TBRHSC – Medical Centre – 2nd Floor – Room 202 C To self register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1106778681304474369 Repeat Session Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 Time: 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. (est)…
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Learn about an innovative tool to improve the outcomes for stroke clients for facilitating movement of the affected side, normalizing arm swing and gait patterns, improving balance and posture. Find out how therapists are using the ACTIVATOR Poles (patent pending) & technique to facilitate a more normal gait pattern compared to canes, crutches and walkers and using poles with seated, standing and pre-gait exercises. The Activator Poles by far are the most effective tool I’ve ever used! Overall It’s been…
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The NWO Regional Stroke Network Invites you to attend Neuroscience Grand Rounds Topic: Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy (Kennedy's Disease) Speaker: Anthony Pianosi PGY1 – Psychiatry Northern Ontario School of Medicine Date: Thursday, March 30, 2017 Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch Provided Place: TBRHSC Medical Centre – 2nd Floor Room 202 A & B RSVP: Kathy Bulloch Email: bullochk@tbh.net Poster
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Canadian Stoke Best Practice Recommendations Webinar If you weren't able to participate but would still like to watch, a recording of the webinar is now publicly available (link below). In this webinar, some valuable information and resources are shared, including indicators for stroke best practices in palliative care, as well as concrete ways to improve the palliative and end-of-life care experience for patients and families. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvFxriW2p_M April Webinar Palliative and end of life care for stroke patients with Dr. Jeff…
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Northwestern Ontario Regional Stroke Network presents: Neuroscience Grand Rounds: A Patient with Prosopagnosia & Severe Delayed Recall Deficit Where: Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Location: TBRMC-ROOM-202A Presented by: Dr. Steve Roy MD, CM, DiMM, DiMEM, DipROM(c), NREMT, FAWM PGY 1- Internal Medicine Program Northern Ontario School of Medicine Brown bag event (In compliance with the new TBRHSC catering policy) POSTER
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This webinar is being offered by The Aphasia Institute Please see the link for more information and registration details: http://www.aphasia.ca/home-page/health-care-professionals/knowledge-exchange/ Course Code: F2 Course Title: Post-Stroke Depression: mood, behavior and management Presenters: Abe Snaiderman, MD. Date & Time: Monday, April 24, 12-1pm(EST) This webinar is offered for 0.1 CEUs (Various level; Related area) Course Description This presentation will review the basic anatomical and physiological underpinnings of the behavioural dysregulation often seen after stroke, traumatic brain injuries and…
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The West GTA Stroke Network invites you to participate in Provincial Stroke Rounds via videoconference or webcast: Presenter: Jill Cameron Videoconference Event ID #: 66162536 Host Site: Trillium Health Partners (Mississauga Hospital) Webcast: Live & Archived * 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…
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This webinar is being offered by The Aphasia Institute Please see the link for more information and registration details: http://www.aphasia.ca/home-page/health-care-professionals/knowledge-exchange/ Course Code: F3 Course Title: Stroke in young adults: causes, consequences and long-term outcomes Presenters: Rick Swartz, MD, Ph.D. Date & Time: Monday, May 15, 12-1pm(EDT) This webinar is offered for 0.1 CEUs (Various level; Related area) Course Description Stroke in young adults conveys a significant impact on individuals and society. The incidence is rising and the…
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Northwestern Ontario Regional Stroke Network presents: Neuroscience Grand Rounds “Encephalitis: Two Roads Less Travelled” Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre TBRMC- Room 202A Presented by: Dr. Curtis Addison, PGY3- Internal Medicine Program Northern Ontario School of Medicine Brown Bag event (In compliance with the new TBRHSC catering policy) POSTER
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The Champlain Regional Stroke Network invites you to participate in Provincial Stroke Rounds via videoconference or webcast: Title: Supporting the Development of Stroke Expertise Using a Provincial Interprofessional Stroke Core Competency Framework Objectives: At the end of this presentation, the target audience will be able to: Describe the development and key elements of the Provincial Interprofessional…
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Please join the Heart and Stroke Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations Stroke Month Webinar Title: Stroke Report 2017 - Triumphs and Challenges after Stroke – Helping Patients and Families to Keep Moving Forward This webinar will discuss the key messages from the 2017 Stroke Report. See poster for all details. POSTER
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Heart and Stroke Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations Stroke Month Webinar Title: Learning to Mobilize your Community after Stroke This webinar will provide people who have experienced a stroke and care partners with information about how to be engaged in their recovery including concepts related to self-management, and how to manage transitions to the community including accessing resources to improve and support recovery once they have left the hospital Click below for the recording of this webinar. RECORDING
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