NWO Stroke Event

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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. […]

To view the archived event from June 6: Click here Women are disproportionately affected by stroke throughout their lives: More women die of stroke than men, more women are living with the effects of stroke, they have worse outcomes and they face more challenges as they recover. Yet, they are confronted with challenges across the […]

Special Guest: Dr. A. Hassan, Neurologist and Medical Lead, Stroke and Neurology Service at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Birch Point Park, Boulevard Lake Please join the NWORSN staff and the March of Dimes Canada - Thunder Bay Stroke Recovery group for our annual fun walk, stroll or roll through the park. Everyone welcome!! The Walk with […]

Presented by Destination Thunder Bay & Supported by Thunder Bay Transit Join our Special Tour Guide, Kerry Berlinquette of Destination Thunder Bay on a fun filled city wide bus tour. Destination Thunder Bay has been providing tours of our community for visitors from around the world. Rediscover or discover Thunder Bay in a way you […]

NOTICE OF MONTHLY MEETING — AFTER STROKE SERVICES Thunder Bay Peer Support Chapter (Stroke Recovery Network) Mapping A Stroke Survivor's Journey in Northwestern Ontario Keli Cristofaro and Esme French—NWO Regional Stroke Network Join Esme and Keli, representing the Patient Journey Project Team, to walk you and your family through the newly created stroke map as […]

Sensory Retraining following Stroke: Neuroscience Foundations, New Evidence and Application to Clinical Practice October 15 - 16, 2018 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM www.sensoryrehabilitation.com Click here for more information

NOTICE OF MONTHLY MEETING — AFTER STROKE SERVICES Thunder Bay Peer Support Chapter (Stroke Recovery Network) Transportation Planning After Stroke Dana Earle, Thunder Bay Transit Lori Knott, Partners in Rehab Please join us for an informative and interactive session with Dana and Lori as we discuss community transportation options, creating a personal plan for your […]

November 23, 2018 BMO Education & Conference Centre Learn about current and emerging research and the uptake of innovative practices specific to balance, mobility, and physical activity/fitness assessment and training within clinical populations, with specific focus on those with neurological conditions and older adults. REGISTRATION & CALL FOR ABSTRACTS ARE OPEN Early Bird Rates End […]