(705) 728-9090 x46320 | 201 Georgian Drive. Barrie, ON L4M 6M2
(705) 728-9090 x46320 | 201 Georgian Drive. Barrie, ON L4M 6M2
The Central East Stroke Network (CESN) is one of 11 stroke networks in Ontario. We provide leadership and support development, implementation, and integration of stroke best practices across the continuum of care. Our work involves health system-change, stroke best practice implementation, professional education and knowledge translation. Strategic leadership for cardiac, vascular and stroke care in Ontario is provided by Ontario Health (CorHealth Ontario).
CESN is divided into 5 districts and is part of the Ontario Health Central and Ontario Health East. The Enhanced District Stroke Centre is at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre.
Fewer Strokes. Better Outcomes.
To advance stroke prevention, care, recovery, and community reintegration by supporting evidence-informed practices and fostering seamless system integration—ensuring the highest quality stroke care for all residents served by the Central East Stroke Network.
Equity & Inclusiveness
Accountability & Integrity
Openness & Collaboration
Learning & Performance Improvement
Leadership & Innovation
Donelda Sooley
Regional Director
Jenna Weck
Regional Community & LTC Coordinator
Alda Tee
Regional Rehabilitation Coordinator
Dorothy Burridge
Regional Education Coordinator
Vannie Narine
Administrative Assistant
Dr. Michelle Nelson, PhD
Chair, CESN Stroke Steering Committee
Dr. Alyssa Fiddler
Regional Medical Director
Tracey Fletcher
Senior Leader, Enhanced District Stroke Centre
Amy Maebrae-Waller
Durham
Stacey Fair
HKPR
Anna Sewell
York
Amy Gargal
MAHC
Donelda Sooley
Simcoe
Kaitlin Whelan
Durham
Shannon Bacon
HKPR
Position Vacant
York
Sam Peace
MAHC
Claire Ortwein
Simcoe
The Central East Stroke Network Regional Stroke Advisory Committee is a forum to bring cross-continuum network partners together to collaborate and provide advice, and local commitment to implementation of cross-continuum best practice, system planning, coordination, and improvement initiatives to advance provincial/regional priorities, drive quality performance and improve outcomes for persons with stroke / Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
