• Understanding Indigenous Women & Gender-diverse People’s Health Experiences through a Culturally-Relevant and Gender-Based Lens

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    Register Here Understanding Indigenous Women & Gender-diverse People's Health Experiences through a Culturally-Relevant and Gender-Based Lens Co-hosted by the Native Women's Association of Canada   Date February 19th, Time 12pm - 1:30pm EST   Presenters Dr. Bernice Downey, Indigenous Early Career Chair in Women's Heart & Brain Health and Marya Jaleel & Kim Wakeford - […]

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Program (NRP)

    Recurring
    Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre - Auditorium A - 980 Oliver Road

    Registration: Online registration (including credit card number in case of cancellation) is required. Registration link for February 22, 2019 Registration link for March 25, 2019 If your department is sponsoring you to attend this course, please choose TBRHSC DEPARTMENT FUNDED REGISTRATION. Check the description (or for more info – bottom arrow) for the unlock code. […]

  • A Practical Approach to Implementing Best Practices in Ontario Stroke Prevention Clinics

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    POSTER Sent on behalf of the Stroke Prevention Clinic (SPC) Provincial Integrated Working Group SAVE THE DATE for a provincial webinar! Secondary Stroke Prevention was identified as a provincial priority by the eleven regional stroke networks in fall 2015. To address this priority, a working group with cross representation from the stroke networks was formed […]

  • Thunder Bay Peer Support Chapter (Stroke Recovery Network)

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    POSTER Greetings Everyone! Here is what to expect at the February meeting: Anthony Stokaluk Fire Prevention Officer - Public Education Officer Thunder Bay Fire Rescue How prepared are you for the unexpected? Please join us for an informative and engaging session on topics such as fire prevention and safety. Anthony is a great speaker and […]

  • Provincial Stroke Rounds: An Early Supported Discharge Pilot– Bridging Hospital to Home by Enhancing a Rural Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    Power point presentation POSTER Provincial Stroke Rounds Topic: An Early Supported Discharge Pilot– Bridging Hospital to Home by Enhancing a Rural Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team Presenter: Lyndsey Butler, OT Reg. (Ont.) Regional Rehabilitation Coordinator - Southwestern Ontario Stroke Network Webcast: Live & Archived http://webcast.otn.ca/mywebcast?id=111299702 Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations This month’s topic relates to the […]

  • Lead II

    ICR Building

    COURSE DURATION: 15 hours (10 self-study hours, 3 didactic hours, and 2 testing hours) COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Lead II ECG Interpretation course reviews basic cardiac anatomy, physiology, and electrophysiology and teaches ECG rhythm, acquisition, and identification. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, the learner will demonstrate the ability to: 1. Integrate knowledge of the […]

  • Understanding Indigenous Women’s & Gender-Diverse People’s Health Experiences

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    To register, click here Understanding Indigenous Women's & Gender-Diverse People's Health Experiences: A Culturally-Relevant & Gender-Based Lens Co-hosted by the Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) and featuring speakers from NWAC and Dr. Bernice Downey of McMaster University, this session will discuss pre-colonization concepts of health and wellness and how colonization and assimilation efforts affected […]

  • AFTER STROKE SERVICES Thunder Bay Peer Support Chapter (Stroke Recovery Network)

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    POSTER Guest: Kaija Makinen, Yoga Instructor Men, women, survivors, caregivers!! Dress comfortably for a fun and interactive session of seated yoga as Kaija returns to our group!! Kaija has been teaching yoga since 1988 after receiving her certification from the Kripalu Centre for Yoga and Health. Since then she has studied various disciplines. Kaija has […]

  • Highlights from the University of Alberta’s Stroke Rehabilitation Certificate Course: Rehab 540

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    POSTER The Northwestern Ontario Regional Stroke Network Presents: Highlights from the University of Alberta’s Stroke Rehabilitation Certificate Course: Rehab 540 The safety and efficacy of high intensity interval training (HIIT) in the chronic stroke population - Meranda Termaat, PT Effectiveness of using the Bioness H200 to improve hand function in the acute stroke population - […]

  • Lead II

    290 Munro Street - Lecture Theatre 2106-290

    COURSE DURATION: 15 hours (10 self-study hours, 3 didactic hours, and 2 testing hours) COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Lead II ECG Interpretation course reviews basic cardiac anatomy, physiology, and electrophysiology and teaches ECG rhythm, acquisition, and identification. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, the learner will demonstrate the ability to: 1. Integrate knowledge of the […]

  • Regional Education Rounds – Useful Keys in Chronic Pain Diagnosis and Management

    Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre - Auditorium A - 980 Oliver Road

    Useful Keys in Chronic Pain Diagnosis and Management Presented by Dr. Hadi Shojaei Learning Objectives: To discuss chronic pain cases with concurrent mental disorders To understand the risks of developing chronic pain after acute pain To investigate non-pharmacological strategy to get people off of pain meds. See attached poster for more information View Attachment

  • Return to work after stroke and cardiac events – Building opportunities and overcoming challenges

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations Webinar Invitation   Return to work after stroke and cardiac events - Building opportunities and overcoming challenges Group viewing at TBRHSC Location: Thunder Bay Regional Medical Centre Building - 202C Date Wednesday April 10, 2019 Time 12:00 - 13:00 EST Presenter Allan Garland, MD, MA Professor of Medicine & Community […]

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Program (NRP)

    Recurring
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    Registration: Online registration (including credit card number in case of cancellation) is required. May Register HERE June Register HERE If your department is sponsoring you to attend this course, please choose TBRHSC DEPARTMENT FUNDED REGISTRATION. Check the description (or for more info – bottom arrow) for the unlock code. Textbooks can be purchased from Season’s […]

  • Cooking Together – A Cooking Program for Heart & Stroke Survivors and Caregivers

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    POSTER A Cooking Program for Heart & Stroke Survivors and Caregivers A Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Stroke and Healthy Lifestyles funded program to promote a healthy diet with heart disease and stroke. Learn about the new Canada Food Guide and how to prepare plant based proteins CONTACT TODD KENNEDY TO REGISTER: 807.345.6595 EXT 105 […]

  • Provincial Stroke Rounds – Home Virtual visits (E-visit) in the Stroke Prevention Clinic

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    POSTER Please join this upcoming CME – accredited stroke education videoconference: Provincial Stroke Rounds Topic: Home Virtual visits (E-visit) in the Stroke Prevention Clinic Presenter: Dr. Ramana Appireddy MBBS DM MSc (Clin Epi), Stroke Neurologist, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Queen’s University, Kingston Videoconference Event ID #: 111286690 Host Site: KNG_KGH_0318_KGH_06 Webcast: Live & Archived : […]

  • Supporting Recovery of the Upper Extremity During ADLs Following Stroke or Brain Injury Using An NDT Approach

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    POSTER Course Description: Often after a stroke or brain injury, it is challenging to find a role for the more involved upper extremity (UE) while performing ADLs. This one day workshop will present NDT principles related to incorporating the more involved or hemiplegic UE into Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) through using the UE in […]

  • Internal Medicine Rounds – Negligence or Forbearance? Waiting to treat sleep apnea as an outpatient

    Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre - Auditorium A - 980 Oliver Road

    Negligence or Forbearance? Waiting to treat sleep apnea as an outpatient Presented by: Dr. Vanessa Luks Tuesday May 7, 2019 Auditorium A from 1630 – 1730 Objectives: Learners will be able to: 1) Understand the association of harm with moderate to severe sleep apnea, 2) Understand the current evidence of benefit from CPAP, 3) Understand […]

  • “Building bridges: A nursing perspective on the heart-brain connection”

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    POSTER  Presenters Patrice Lindsay, RN, PhD, Director of Systems Change and Stroke Program, Heart & Stroke Cindy Yip, Ph.D., PMP, Director Data, Knowledge Management and Heart Program, Heart & Stroke Other speakers to be announced. About this presentation The Heart and Stroke Foundation provides guidance for healthcare providers supporting people who have experienced heart conditions, […]

  • •Managing the “Pusher”: An NDT Perspective on Managing the Individual with Contraversive Pushing Tendencies Post-Stroke

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    Back Works Spinal and Sports Rehabilitation is currently offering two NDT continuing education courses coming up in May and June: Managing the “Pusher”: An NDT Perspective on Managing the Individual with Contraversive Pushing Tendencies Post-Stroke - Saturday May 11, 2019 Registration Form For more information, please contact as at admin@backworks.ca Dianne Green Administrative Assistant Back […]