NWO Stroke Network

Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of arrhythmia, affecting approximately 350 000 Canadians. Generally, the risk of developing AFib increases with age and with other risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. It can be challenging for individuals with AFib to know when they need medical help or other […]

Presenter Dr. Mark Bayley Location Webinar Registration https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1562577935983295747 Additional Information This presentation will review the state of the evidence for prognostication of recovery of the arm function after stroke and demonstrate how it can be used in an algorithm to assist clinicians deciding on the appropriate treatment. Learning Objectives: 1. Discuss key findings on clinical […]

This presentation will review the state of the evidence for prognostication of recovery of the arm function after stroke and demonstrate how it can be used in an algorithm to assist clinicians deciding on the appropriate treatment. Learning Objectives: 1. Discuss key findings on clinical assessment that can be used to prognosticate recovery after stroke […]

Please join this upcoming CME – accredited stroke education videoconference: Provincial Stroke Rounds Topic: Ontario Stroke Evaluation Report 2018: Stroke Care and Outcomes in Complex Continuing Care and Long-Term Care Presenters: Ferhana Khan, Senior Research Manager, Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences & Alda Tee, Regional Community & Long-Term Care Coordinator, Central East Stroke Network, Royal […]

Videoconference/Webcast (live & archived) Tuesday, May 15th 1400-1500 hours EDT Location: TBRHSC Telemed Room 3141 Presented by: Stroke Provincial Integrated Work Plan (PIWP) Committee and the 2017-18 PIWP Leads Presenters:  Shelley Huffman, Rehabilitation Coordinator, Stroke Network of Southeastern Ontario  Janine Theban, Rehabilitation Coordinator, West GTA Stroke Network  Jocelyne McKellar, Rehab and Community […]

Presenter See website Location Toronto, ON Registration http://www.gtarehabnetwork.ca/best-practices-day-2018 Additional Information FOR MORE INFORMATION Phone: 416-597-3422 ext 3448 Email: conference@uhn.ca Website: http://www.gtarehabnetwork.ca/best-practices-day-2018   This year's conference theme is translating best practices into action, by: • Closing the evidence to practice gap in rehabilitative care • Operationalizing new practices and implementing change management strategies tailored to local […]

Presenter Dr. Gail Eskes Location Etobicoke, ON Registration In person: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/memory-post-stroke-workshop-registration-43658597039     Additional Information During this workshop participants will: 1. Become familiar with the different types of memory and how they work. 2. Learn how stroke and related factors can affect memory and how they work. 3. Become familiar with a framework for memory […]

CARDIOVASCULAR AND STROKE SUMMIT The Cardiovascular and Stroke Program at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) welcomes you to its inaugural Cardiovascular & Stroke Summit to be held in Thunder Bay, Ontario on May 31 - June 1, 2018. This summit highlights “Partners in Excellence” and TBRHSC commitment to the advancement of cardiovascular and stroke care in Northwestern Ontario. […]

Presenter Jacquie Levy, PT and Wendy Sarsons, PT Location Etobicoke, ON Registration https://opa.on.ca/product/neuro-physio-101-by-jacquie-levy-and-wendy-sarsons-june-2018/ Additional Information This 2 day course will provide an overview of current treatment approaches for several neurological conditions and frequently-seen problems when working in neurological rehabilitation. Based on evidence and experience-informed sources, the emphasis during the course will be on analysis of movement, […]

CorHealth Ontario will be hosting a webinar on Wednesday, June 20th to discuss the evidence and potential implications of the 6-24 hour treatment window for EVT Title: Dr. Vitor Pereira and Dr. Grant Stotts (moderator) Register for the event at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2081224169819647747. Teleconference Line: 416-443-4589 or 1-866-234-0247 (pin 356129#) The webinar will be recorded to support […]

Location:   TBRHSC – Room 3004A SJ Hospital - Conference Room 1 (basement) Presenter: Denise Taylor PT MPH, Coordinator Northwest LHIN Regional Rehabilitative Care Program & St. Joseph’s Care Group, Physiotherapy Professional Practice Leader Host site: Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Target audience: Health care professionals interested in stroke care To register: Contact your OTN […]

On behalf of the Northwestern Ontario Regional Stroke Network and the Patient Journey Project Team, we will be introducing a new stroke resource, a visual map of "A Stroke Survivor's Journey in Northwestern Ontario". The map is also available online, in both English and French, at www.nwostroke.ca, in the Patient and Caregiver area, under the […]

You are invited to the upcoming Neuroscience Grand Rounds   Title: A Puzzling Case of Polyneuropathy Speaker: Dr. Pauline Kosalka MD PGY1, Internal Medicine NOSM Date: Wednesday, July 18, 2018 Time: 12:00-12:45 hrs Location: Thunder Bay Regional Medical Centre - Room 202 A&B   See Poster

Please see below for a free education opportunity offered by York Glendon University. Successful applicants will be provided with accommodations at the university residences, meals as well as course tuition and materials for the duration of the workshop. Travel grant may be requested if funds permitting. For more details communicate with Kristoffer Romero at kromero@glendon.yorku.ca […]