• Stroke Report 2016: The Stroke and Dementia Connection

    TBRHSC- TBRMC-ROOM-202A Video Conference 980 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    This webinar will focus on the Heart and Stroke Foundation 2016 Stroke Report, which will be released in June.

  • The Ontario Stroke Network Invites You To: Supporting Quality Based Procedures Implementation Through Provincial Integrated Work Plans (PIWPs): Rehabilitation Intensity (RI), Stroke Unit Tool Kit and Interprofessional Core Competency Framework

    TBRHSC- Room 3004A 980 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    Presentation Objectives At the end of this presentation, you will be able to: Understand the PIWP process; Describe the tools and resources developed by the 2015-16 PIWPs to support RI, Stroke Units and professional stroke development towards stroke expertise: Consider how to utilize these tools and resources; and Describe the 2016-17 PIWPs (i.e. Interprofessional Core […]

  • Neuroscience Grand Rounds – “Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy”

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    Presented by Dr. Sarah Habinski, MD, BScN, PGY1 Psychiatry NOSM Wednesday, December 5, 2018 - 1130-1215 Location: Medical Building TBRMC-ROOM-202A Video Conference Poster attached for further information. View Attachment

  • Provincial Stroke Rounds

    2178 ICP MAIN - Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    Please join this upcoming CME – accredited stroke education videoconference: Rural-Urban Differences in Stroke Incidence, Risk Factors & Care

  • Highlights from the University of Alberta’s Stroke Rehabilitation Certificate

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    Rehab 540-Stroke Rehabilitation: Best Practice and Critical Review of the Evidence:  Two topics will be explored by Northwestern Ontario clinicians.  1. Determining the Efficacy of Utilizing Botulinum Toxin related to Dysphagia by Sharol Bachmeier, RN, St. Joseph’s Care Group. 2. Vestibular Therapy and its Effectiveness on Post-Stroke Disequilibrium by Matthew Christensen, Kinesiologist, Sioux Lookout Meno Ya […]

  • Developing Support & Reach in the Upper Extremity: A Virtual NDT Workshop

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    Many individuals who suffer from a neurological injury post CVA or brain injury have limitations in using their involved upper extremity in function. Activating and progressing the involved upper extremity for function, is a consistent goal for both patients and therapists. This one-day virtual workshop will present NDT principles related to coordinated movements of the trunk and upper extremity for active support and for developing reach.

  • Stroke Awareness Month

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    June is Stroke Awareness Month. Stroke is all about time. Do not delay access to stroke care. Recognize FAST: Face-Is it drooping? Arms-Can you raise both? Speech-Is it slurred or jumbled? And Time, to call 911 or your local emergency number. Stroke is a medical emergency Help save lives of the ones we love by […]