Central East Stroke Network

Together we can Community Conference

dburridge — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 22:56:10 +0000

For more information and to register CLICK HERE

Where: Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, Learning Centre

When: June 12, 2024

Topics Include:

Your stroke journey
Life after stroke
Aphasia and communication support
Nutrition and stroke, rehabilitation and pain management
Inspiring testimonials from people with lived experience

This event was guided by the inspiration of a patient partner who envisioned a gathering that supported those living in the community with stroke. The event is a collaboration between Mackenzie Health, Central East Stroke Network, March of Dimes Canada and several other community organizations.

For any questions please contact Anna Sewell, District Stroke Coordinator for York at anna.sewell@mackenziehealth.ca

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2023 Spotlight on Women’s Heart and Brain Health

dburridge — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 20:21:09 +0000

“Heart disease and stroke claimed the lives of 32,271 women in Canada in 2019. That’s one woman’s life every 16 minutes.”

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Congratulations to Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on becoming a Telestroke Site

dburridge — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 23:48:44 +0000

Congratulations to Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site – Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare for becoming a Telestroke Referring site on October 24, 2022. This is Ontario’s 35^th Telestroke Referring site.

In preparation for their GO LIVE date Huntsville successfully completed a Telestroke mock scenario. Thank-you to Amy Gargal, District Stroke Coordinator; Jenny Pidlubney, Stroke Nurse; and ALL the staff at Huntsville site who trained and were involved in the implementation of the Telestroke processes.

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Fostering Hope After Stroke

dburridge — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:00:22 +0000

HOPE… is an integral part of everyone’s life. We all hope for something … whether it is what we want in the future or in the present. Ultimately, we want things to change for the better. The meaning of hope varies from person to person, but when someone experiences a change in health, such as a stroke, our feelings of hope can be severely challenged.

CLICK HERE to read more about fostering hope after stroke.

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Return to Work Post Stroke

dburridge — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 12:00:47 +0000

Return to work is an important element of community reintegration after a stroke, especially in working age adults. The ability to return to work has financial consequences, and can impact psychological well being, productivity and life satisfaction. Check out the NEW Return to Vocations Post Stroke Toolkit for Providers developed collaboratively by the West GTA and the Central East Stroke Networks. The toolkit can be found under the Clinical Resources tab – scroll to the Participation & Life Activities.

CLICK HERE to read more about returning to work post-stroke

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Unique Issues for Young Stroke Survivors

dburridge — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 12:00:34 +0000

Stroke can happen at any age ... but what does that mean for someone who is going to school, working full-time, raising a family, and may be a caregiver for elderly parents? So many questions come to mind. Why did it happen to me? How do I make sure it doesn’t happen again? Will I ever get my life back? How can I look after my family?

CLICK HERE to read more about unique aspects of stroke in the young adult.

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Women & Stroke

dburridge — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 01:53:53 +0000

Anyone can have a stroke, however women can experience greater impact. Heart and Stroke Foundation (HSF) (2022) report that one-third more women die of stroke than men in Canada. Women with hypertension, obesity and diabetes are at greater risk for having a stroke than men with the same medical issues (Sherman, 2022). Are you aware of the unique stroke risk factors in women?

To learn more CLICK HERE

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June is Stroke Awareness Month – Access to Endovascular Therapy

dburridge — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:00:59 +0000

The Central East Stroke Network (CESN) is working with non-tPA hospitals in the region to implement processes that support access to Endovascular Thrombectomy (EVT) consultation services for patients presenting within 4-24 hours of stroke symptom onset. A 4-24hr EVT Toolkit was created that includes resources & training materials to support the rollout of this initiative. Sites are now screening patients within the 4-24hr window using ACT-FAST. Emergency Department nursing staff are being trained to use ACT-FAST as a screening tool to help identify if the patient is eligible for EVT consultation.

To read more check out our news flyer: Access to EVT Consultation for Stroke in CESN

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