• Thunder Bay Peer Support Chapter (Stroke Recovery Network)

    Thunder Bay 55+ Centre — 700 River Street (back multi-purpose room), Thunder Bay

    Welcome back to our monthly series of talks and opportunity to connect with other stroke survivors and caregivers! This month: “FAST and the Furious” With Guest Speakers: Keli Cristofaro - Stroke Community Engagement Specialist / NWORSN Marikka Listenmaa - Superintendent, Professional Standards / SNEMS Please join us for an engaging afternoon as Keli and Marikka […]

    Free
  • Thunder Bay Peer Support Chapter (Stroke Recovery Network)

    Thunder Bay 55+ Centre — 700 River Street (back multi-purpose room), Thunder Bay

    Please join us this month for two guest speakers and an opportunity to connect with other survivors and caregivers! Guest Speaker: Dana Earle, Supervisor – Customer Care & Admin. Services Thunder Bay Transit and Lift+ Thunder Bay’s Transit Services Division continues to enhance their services to meet the needs of our community. This session will […]

    Free
  • Friends Living with Stroke – Fort Frances Group

    All stroke survivors, family members and friends welcomed. Heart healthy lunch is served. The group meets the 4th Thursday of every month from 13:30 pm to 15:30 pm CST Meeting takes place on the ground floor meeting room (next to the stroke clinic) of La Verendrye Hospital, Riverside Health Care, Fort Frances. Handicap accessible bathroom […]

  • Thunder Bay Peer Support Chapter (Stroke Recovery Network)

    Thunder Bay 55+ Centre — 700 River Street (back multi-purpose room), Thunder Bay

    MONTHLY MEETING — STROKE RECOVERY CANADA Please join us for a special presentation and an opportunity to connect with other survivors and care partners! Special Guest: Detective Constable MacLaurin—Thunder Bay Police Back by popular demand, Thunder Bay’s Crimes Against Seniors Unit Officer will be coming in to provide an informative session regarding a number of […]

  • Provincial Stroke Rounds – Driving and Stroke: A Clinical Roadmap for Rehabilitation across the Continuum of Care

     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 […]

  • Integration and Application of Telestroke across the continuum with Dr. Dylan Blacquiere and Dr. Gail Eskes

    TBRHSC-ROOM-3004C 980 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations Webinar This webinar will discuss recent updates to the Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations, Telestroke module; practical advice and tips on providing telestroke services; and lessons learned from a cognitive deficit telerehabilitation research project. Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6990738188567998722

  • Driving & Stroke: Decision Making Approaches in Northwestern Ontario – Part 1

    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   

  • Driving & Stroke: Decision Making Approaches in Northwestern Ontario Part 2

    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 […]

  • Stroke Recovery Canada Peer Support Group

    55+ center 700 River St, Thunder Bay, Ontario

    Well, the snow is falling again and the temperatures are staying low for a while but how about joining us later this month for a great comfort session on.... food!! This will be a fun and interactive session so hope you can attend! See poster for details! Poster

  • Thunder Bay Peer Support Chapter (Stroke Recovery Network)

    Thunder Bay 55+ Centre 700 River Street

    Survivors and Care Partners, please join us this month for: Emergency Preparedness Sharon Luhtala, Red Cross What if we experience a lengthy power outage? What if we experience a flood or an evacuation from our homes? Join us for an interactive afternoon as we talk about how we can effectively prepare for the unexpected. We’ll […]

  • Stroke Month Events June 2017- At-A-Glance

    Please join the NWORSN in hosting many activities, events and education sessions during June as we celebrate Stroke Month 2017. See the poster for the month "At-A-Glance" printable calendar. POSTER Individual events and education sessions have corresponding detailed posters that are connected to the education and events section on the NWOstroke.ca website. (Right hand side […]

  • Stroke Month Event June 2017 – Walk with Doc

    Please join the NWORSN team, March of Dimes and many Stroke Survivors and their families for our annual fun walk, stroll or roll through the park. Everyone welcome!! Hosted by Northern Hearts. See poster for all details. POSTER

  • Stroke Month Event June 2017 – Facebook Live Event

    Please join the Heart and Stroke Foundation for a Facebook Live Event  Title: “FACE the Reality: Stroke in younger adults is on the rise” Heart & Stroke is going live on Facebook. This session will give Canadians a unique opportunity to interact and engage in real-time with Dr. Richard Swartz, a neurologist and leading stroke […]

  • Local Stroke Survivor tells his story on CBC radio.

    Listen to Terry Hill, local stroke survivor, speak about his experience of stroke with Lisa Laco on the CBC Superior Morning Show @ 7:40 AM LIVE Monday June 19. Thank you to Terry for telling his story. Superior Morning with Lisa Laco Superior Morning with Lisa Laco kicks off the CBC day in Thunder Bay […]

  • Stroke Month Event June 2017 – Stroke and the Fresh Market

    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

  • Stroke Month Event June 2017 – Stroke and the Fresh Market

    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

  • Canadian Partnership for Stroke Recovery Annual Scientific Meeting

    Calgary, Alberta

    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 […]

  • Camp Gabby – Camp for kids with stroke or congenital heart disease

    Huntsville, Ontario Huntsville, ontario

    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

    Free
  • Stroke Recovery Network – Thunder Bay Peer Support Chapter Meeting

    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

  • Fall Season – Walk With Doc

    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 […]