The Northwestern Ontario Regional Stroke Network invitation to Neuroscience Grand Rounds Title: MS & Review of the 2017 McDonald Criteria presented by Dr. Mathieu Buttazzoni and Review of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy After TIA or Minor Ischemic Stroke presented by Dr. Vincent Le Date: Friday, January 4th at 12:00-13:00 hrs Location: Thunder Bay Regional Medical Centre -ROOM-202C POSTER
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MS & Review of the 2017 McDonald Criteria - Dr. Mathieu Buttazzoni, PGY 1-Psychiatry Program, Northern School of Medicine Review of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy After TIA or Minor Ischemic Stroke - By Dr. Vincent Le, PGY-2 Internal Medicine Program, Northern School of Medicine At the Thunder Bay Regional Medical Centre - Room 202C Brown Bag event - Please bring your lunch See attached for more information View Attachment
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Differences and similarities in the use of Mental Health Act and Health Care Consent Act in Patients who are incapable for treatment decisions Dr. Ramprasad Bismil Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1. Identify similarities and differences between MHA and HCCA in approach to incapable patients. 2. Understand the process of using MHA and HCCA in patients who are found to be incapable 3. Acquire introductory to working knowledge on capacity issues under the MHA and Health Care Consent…
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This fast-paced renewal course is designed for the experienced BLS provider (those who are confident in their BLS skills through regular use in their work in the ED, CCU, ICU on code team, or paramedics and first responders) who can demonstrate knowledge through written and skills assessment in a concentrated program. This course is instructed by Grace Fox and this course will be held in Base Hospital Room 2802 (2nd Floor) PREREQUISITES FOR THIS COURSE: CURRENT HEART & STROKE BLS…
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The new BLS course is a video-based, Instructor-led course that teaches both single-rescuer and team basic life support skills for application in both in-facility and prehospital settings, with a focus on high-quality CPR and team dynamics. The new BLS Provider course, based on the 2015 Guidelines, replaces the BLS for Healthcare Providers course, while offering the high-quality education you’d expect from the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Textbooks are available for purchase in Seasons Gift Shop. Textbooks are $22 Please note…
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March of Dimes Canada - AFTER STROKE SERVICES Erin Stacknick, MTA (Music Therapist Accredited) By the Bay Music Therapy This program will offer a fun, social gathering where stroke survivors of all abilities can join and family caregivers are welcome to attend. There is no pressure in participating and no previous music experience is required. It will truly be a fun and interactive experience from beginning to end! Some of the activities to explore will include: Warm-ups: vocal warm-ups, breathing…
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Workshop Description: This one-day workshop provides an opportunity for health care professionals to gain insight into treating the individual with ataxia. Treating the individual with ataxia can often be a very challenging experience for the clinician. Perhaps this is because we have focused on addressing the clinical symptoms rather than the underlying impairments. This workshop will explore primary impairments present in the individual with ataxia, current theoretical evidence and treatment strategies using a NDT approach. The overall objective of this…
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Greg Price was 31 when he was diagnosed with cancer. His journey through Alberta’s health care system and untimely death led his family to tell his story in hopes of inspiring positive change in the health care system. The short film, Falling Through the Cracks: Greg’s Story, is now part of a series of projects run by a not-for-profit established in Greg’s honour. These projects have highlighted common failures in continuity of care, and more importantly, they’ve inspired better care…
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Thunder Bay Recreation and Leisure Opportunities - Kaitlyn Sawyer, City of Thunder Bay Winter is upon us so please join us for an informative session with Kaitlyn to learn about accessible, interesting, no cost/low cost ways to keep active throughout the City during these chilly months ahead! Light refreshments and an opportunity to mingle with other survivors and caregivers will follow the session. POSTER
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Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations WEBINAR INVITATION Title: Hyperacute & Acute Stroke Care: Updates From the 2018 Stroke Best Practice Recommendations Date: Monday, January 28, 2019 Time: 16:00 - 17:00 EST Presenter: Eric Smith, MD MPH FRCPC FAHA Objectives: Upon completion of the program participants will be able to: Develop collaborative approaches toward assessment and management of patients with suspected stroke in the pre-hospital and Emergency Department setting. Discuss current best practices regarding team-based hyperacute stroke management in the first…
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Enhancing Stroke Core Competency This ia an excellent opportunity to work towards your professional college's continuing education requirements for 2019. Available face to face in Thunder Bay and via videoconferencing to Northwestern Ontario. Registration is required by January 15th by contacting Esme French at frenche@tbh.net and providing your name, profession, employer and email address. Participation in the January 30th session is mandatory for the course introduction, with certificates provided for each module completed during the series. You do not have…
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Registration is Open EVENT: NDT Introductory Course in the Management of Adults with Stroke, Brain Injury and other Neuromotor Disorders DATE: January 31& February 4, 2019 LOCATION: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Auditorium (2nd floor) 550 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario M5G 2A2 For More Information: Phone: 416-597-3422 ext. 3448 Email: conferences@uhn.ca Website: http://www.abinetwork.ca/abi-conference-2018 HIGHLIGHTS: This five-day introductory level course provides a unique opportunity for health care professionals to gain insight into the basic principles of the NDT approach and how it is…
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This fast-paced renewal course is designed for the experienced BLS provider (those who are confident in their BLS skills through regular use in their work in the ED, CCU, ICU on code team, or paramedics and first responders) who can demonstrate knowledge through written and skills assessment in a concentrated program. PREREQUISITES FOR THIS COURSE: CURRENT HEART & STROKE BLS COMPLETION CARD (TAKEN WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS, CURRENT TO THE MOST RECENT GUIDELINES RELEASE). OR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE…
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The new BLS course is a video-based, Instructor-led course that teaches both single-rescuer and team basic life support skills for application in both in-facility and prehospital settings, with a focus on high-quality CPR and team dynamics. The new BLS Provider course, based on the 2015 Guidelines, replaces the BLS for Healthcare Providers course, while offering the high-quality education you’d expect from the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in Room 3004C at 4:30pm-7:30pm Thursday, March 21, 2019 in…
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POSTER WEBCAST LINK to archived event Please join this upcoming CME – accredited stroke education videoconference: Provincial Stroke Rounds Topic: Low-income and Linguistic Minority Status: Challenges with Return to Participation Post-stroke Presenter: Katrine Sauvé-Schenk, PhD, OT Reg. (Ont.) Date: Wednesday, February 6, 2019 Time: 0800-0900h EST Videoconference Event ID #: 105717721 Host Site: Health Sciences North, SUD_HSN_0031_RLHC_09 Webcast: Live & Archived Supporting documents for this event are attached. **** NEW Electronic evaluation for all Provincial Stroke Rounds. Please click on…
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Developed by the International Emergency Nursing Association (ENA), the seventh edition of the course is the premier course for hospitals and trauma centres worldwide. TNCC empowers nurses with critical thinking skills, and hands on scenario–based training for: •Rapid identification of life-threatening injuries •Comprehensive patient assessment •Enhanced intervention for better patient outcomes *Please note this is a 2-day event To sign up for this event please go HERE
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POSTER Course Description: This one-day workshop provides an opportunity for health care professionals to gain insight into managing the individual with contraversive pushing tendencies (“pusher syndrome”). The individual who suffers from a stroke and has “pushing” tendencies presents with unique impairments that challenges health care professionals. This workshop will present current theoretical evidence and practical NDT skills for participants to use when working with the individual who “pushes”. The overall objective of this course is to enable participants to bring…
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Presented by Dr. Ellen Tsai from the CMPA Note: Two Regional Educational Rounds will be done at various times on the same day - February 12, 2019 Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1. Outline situations in which there is an obligation to disclose harm to patients. 2. Explain what patients want to know when disclosing harm. 3. Describe what to document regarding the incident and disclosure discussions. See attached poster for more details View Attachment
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Register Here Heart & Stroke Knowledge Exchange for Health Professionals Webinar Invitation Heart & Stroke Report 2019 Date Tuesday February 12, 2019 Time 12:00 - 13:00 hr EST Moderators Dr. Patrice Lindsay, Director of Systems Change and Stroke Program, Heart & Stroke Dr. Cindy Yip, Director Data, Knowledge Management and Heart Program, Heart & Stroke Presenters Ms. Jennifer Monaghan, Heart & Stroke Volunteer, Member of the Vascular Cognitive Impairment Mission Critical Area Council, Lived experience with Stroke Dr. Sharon…
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POSTER REGISTRATION FORM Calling all clinicians! CERAH and the North West LHIN Regional Palliative Care Program led by St. Joseph's Care Group are pleased to announce an exciting upcoming workshop opportunity in Thunder Bay on Tuesday, February 19th: Improving Person-Centred Decision Making Facilitated by: Dr. Jeff Myers, MD, MSEd, CCFP(PC) & Dr. Rachael Halligan, MD, CCFP, FCFP This half-day workshop is aimed at providing clinicians with the knowledge and skills to ensure patients are able to make healthcare decisions…
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