The Rise of Stroke in Young Adults – Your Complex Brain Podcasts
Listen to Krembil Brain Institute’s newest podcast “The Rise of Stroke in Young Adults,” a part of the Your Complex Brain Series. Dr. Pikula, Vascular Neurologist & Tim Stewart, Nurse Practitioner at UHN/TWH, and two individuals with lived experience share thoughts about the unique challenges experienced by young adults following stroke. Stroke prevalence is on ...
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Stroke Patients at GBGH now have access to new treatment protocol
“Effective February 22, Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) will offer patients a new extended treatment protocol to ensure timely care for patients suffering from an acute stroke.” To read more Stroke patients at GBGH now have access to new treatment protocol (barrie360.com) Source: Barrie360.com
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Value-for-money audit on Cardiac Disease and Stroke Treatment released!
Corhealth Ontario – Ontario Health announced that the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario (AGO) released its value-for-money audit on cardiac disease an stroke treatment was released December 1st. To access the report: https://www.auditor.on.ca/en/content/annualreports/arreports/en21/AR_Cardiac_en21.pdf
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Canadian Stroke Community-based Exercise Recommendations – NOW AVAILABLE
The Canadian Stroke Community-based Exercise Recommendations Update 2020 and companion guide “Choosing a Community Exercise Program After Stroke” are now available on the following website http://canstrokecommunityexercise.ca/ ABOUT THE CANADIAN STROKE COMMUNITY-BASED EXERCISE RECOMMENDATIONS UPDATE 2020 The Canadian Stroke Community-based Exercise Recommendations (CSCER) were developed to support the translation of best evidence (research, best practice guidelines, and ...
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Save #Precious Time – Oct 29th is World Stroke Day
What happens in the minutes after someone has a #stroke? They start to lose crucial brain tissue that contains memories, language and personality. Knowing the symptoms and acting #FAST can save that person’s life and all the things that make them unique. Learn the signs, Say it’s a stroke. Save #Precioustime According to the World ...
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1000WORDS Photography Program Digital Exhibit
The resumption of social and leisure pursuits is an essential component of community reintegration and an important aspect to quality of life post stroke. The 1000WORDS participatory photography program was developed and adapted for people with aphasia by a volunteer and client of the March of Dimes Canada Aphasia and Communications Disorders Program (ACDP) as ...
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Don’t Make this Mistake If Someone is Having a Stroke
Thank-you to Dave and Denise for sharing their important message about the importance of recognizing the signs of stroke and what to do. CLICK HERE to listen to their interview with 107.5KOOLFM aired during June as part of Stroke Month.
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