Stroke RehabilitationJune 28, 2021 It is a progressive, dynamic, goal-orientated process aimed at enabling a person with impairment to reach their optimal physical, cognitive, emotional, communicative, and social functional level.read more about 'Stroke Rehabilitation'
Role of the Clinical Stroke NurseJune 22, 2021 There are currently two Clinical Stroke Nurses at TBRHSC. Mallory Karsten and Barry Ducharme are responsible for providing leadership and coordination through the acute stroke delivery. One of their main roles is to attend Code Strokes called throughout the Hospital to provide support and to ensure timely and smooth transitions throughout the treatment processes.read more about 'Role of the Clinical Stroke Nurse'
Life After Stroke: Keeping Connected in the CommunityJune 17, 2021 Stroke is a sudden and life-altering event that may require an extended recovery period. More than 400,000 Canadians are living with the effects of stroke. Additionally, many family members and caregivers are also impacted, often taking on supportive roles in the stroke survivor’s recovery.read more about 'Life After Stroke: Keeping Connected in the Community'
Regional Stroke UnitsJune 16, 2021 Regional Stroke Units are defined areas in hospitals that are dedicated to the assessment, treatment, and management of stroke patients.read more about 'Regional Stroke Units'
Behind the Mask: Our Pharmacy Team’s Response to the COVID-19 PandemicJune 15, 2021 When the pandemic first hit, there was a lot of anxiety. TBRHSC’s pharmacy had to figure out quickly how to maintain pharmacy services to the Hospital while keeping staff safe.read more about 'Behind the Mask: Our Pharmacy Team’s Response to the COVID-19...'
Spot A Stroke? Call 911!June 5, 2021 Stroke is a medical emergency and anytime you believe that someone is having a stroke, you need to call 911 immediately.read more about 'Spot A Stroke? Call 911!'
Report from Matt SimeoniJune 4, 2021 Our Hospital’s Board Chair, Matt Simeoni, shares some key updates, successes and reflections from the most recent Board of Directors meeting on June 2nd.read more about 'Report from Matt Simeoni'
Putting Plans Into MotionJune 1, 2021 Managing the COVID-19 pandemic has meant a lot of planning at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre over the past year-plus. However, those plans also have to be put into action in a timely, organized manner if they are to be successful. That’s where Ron Turner comes in.read more about 'Putting Plans Into Motion'
Nursing Week 2021: Reflections on NursingMay 14, 2021 read more about 'Nursing Week 2021: Reflections on Nursing'
Heart Failure Awareness Week Staff Spotlight: Kathryn BillMay 7, 2021 It’s Heart Failure Awareness Week, and we’re highlighting staff at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre who play a vital role in caring for patients who are living with heart failure. Today, we’re sharing some Q&A with Kathryn Bill, a Nurse Practitioner in the Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Telehomecare Program.read more about 'Heart Failure Awareness Week Staff Spotlight: Kathryn Bill'