• 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 […]

  • Heart and Stroke Clinical Update 2016

    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

  • 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   

  • Improving your compliance with stroke best practice across settings and professions: Communicating with patients with aphasia

    Room 2802 Emergency / Base Hospital 980 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

      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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • AHA International Stroke Conference 2017

    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

  • 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

  • Provincial Stroke Rounds: Ontario Stroke Evaluation Report 2016. A Focus on Stroke Rehabilitation.

    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 […]

  • 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 QBP Handbook Webinar

    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 […]

  • Active Living for Stroke Rehabilitation: Urban Poling – Webinar

    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 […]

  • Neuroscience Grand Rounds

    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 […]

  • Palliative & End of Life Care for Stroke Patients

    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 […]

  • Neuroscience Grand Rounds: A Patient with Prosopagnosia & Severe Delayed Recall Deficit

    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 […]

  • Post-Stroke Depression: mood, behavior and management – Webinar

    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 […]

  • Provincial Stroke Rounds: Supporting Stroke Families Transitioning Across the Care Continuum

    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. […]

  • Stroke in young adults: causes, consequences and long-term outcomes – Webinar

    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 […]

  • Neuroscience Grand Rounds – Encephalitis: Two Roads Less Travelled

    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

  • 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 […]