Regional Stroke Rounds
Tuesdays 0700 – 0800
Please join us for these dynamic case-based discussions where participants will be able to:
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Discuss diagnosis and management of TIA and different stroke types.
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Explain the indication and interpretation of common imaging modalities used to diagnose stroke (i.e. CT/MRI).
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Discuss difficult TIA/stroke cases from diagnosis, prognosis or treatment standpoint.
Please email strokeprogram@hsnsudbury.ca to be added to our distribution list.
Target Audience: Physicians interested in stroke care practicing at North East Designated Stroke Centres or Telestroke Sites including (but not limited to) Emergency, Radiology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, as well as as well as Nurse Practitioners, Primary Care Physicians and Stroke Nurse.
Moderator: Dr. Ravinder-Jeet Singh, MBBS DM PDF (Stroke) Stroke Neurologist, Health Sciences North
This educational opportunity is accredited through the Northern Ontario School of Medicine Continuing Education and Professional Development Office.
Culturally Safe Stroke Care: Integrating Indigenous Knowledge and Practice
Presented By: Valerie Ross, Interim Director Indigenous Health, HSN & Gary Martin, Knowledge Keeper
Key Areas of Focus:
- Cultural Awareness
- Cultural Safety in Stroke Care
- Bridge Western and Indigenous Knowledge
- Acknowledge Historical and Social Context
- Importance of Building Trust and Relationships
- Importance of Action and Advocacy
- Tailored Case Study
- Reflection
Date: June 24, 2025
Time: 12:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free (sponsored by the NEO Stroke Network)
Registration is now open:
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Visual Impairment Screening Assessment (VISA) Webinar
Speaker: Prof. Fiona Rowe, University of Liverpool, UK
The Visual Impairment Screening Assessment (VISA) is designed to identify visual impairment following stroke. The VISA screens for common visual impairments following stroke including impaired central vision, eye movement problems, visual field deficits and visual inattention. The VISA can be used to detect ocular signs separate from reporting of vision symptoms.
What you will learn:
Discover the importance of visual screening for stroke and brain injury patients. Learn about the innovative VISA tool—a unique screening tool designed to improve visual assessment. Find out how it stands apart from other tools, and see how easy it is to access and use in clinical settings.
Date: June 18, 2025
Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm EST
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free (sponsored by the NEO Stroke Network)
Registration is now open:
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The Balance Course
Instructor:
Chantal von Schoenberg, PhD, Physiotherapy
Course Overview:
This course was developed using the newly published 'World Guidelines for falls prevention and management for older adults: A global initiative' as a compass for directional change. The course content also was guided by ParticipACTION Canada, Parachute; Ontario Fall Prevention Collaborative, Seniors Division of the CPA and the World Health Organization Global Action Plan on Physical Activity.
This course will embrace a comprehensive understanding of evidence-based practice, blending clinical expertise with client-centred care and the latest research on falls and balance.
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Challenge the Norms
Move beyond the conventional mindset of “zero falls” and explore the nuanced balance between safety and maintaining or improving gait and balance. Our course challenges traditional approaches by emphasizing the importance of daily movement.
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Practical Application
Gain practical skills to assess and address balance and agility impairments intentionally. Explore targeted and intense exercises designed to optimize functional ability even in complex health scenarios.
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Research Integration
We bridge the gap between clinical practice and emerging research. Explore the latest findings, understand the implications, and integrate this knowledge into your daily physiotherapy practice.
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Redefining "Safe" Together
As physiotherapists, let's redefine what "safe" means within our discipline. Focus on optimizing physical health, especially in terms of gait and balance, while respecting the safety guidelines of our multidisciplinary colleagues.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the principal components of balance in the human body
- Identify key balance deficits in patients with common neurological disorders
- Determine which assessment tool is most appropriate in specific situations
- Benefit from evidence based tools
- Guide therapist to effective assessment and treatment planning
- Understand the principal theories of human movements
- Understand the principals of motor learning and neuroplasticity
- Understand principals of frequency, intensity and duration of treatment
Target Audience:
- Health Care Providers working in stroke care across Northeastern Ontario, including PT, OT, Kin, PTA/OTA, RA, PSW
Dates:
We are offering three 2-day courses at three different sites:
- September 13 & 14, 2025, Health Sciences North, Sudbury
- September 20 & 21, 2025, Timmins and District Hospital, Timmins
- September 27 & 28, 2025, Sault Area Hospital, Sault Ste. Marie
Registration:
Click on the appropriate registration button for the date/city of your choosing:
Sudbury Timmins Sault Ste. Marie
Cost:
$200 for those health care providers working in stroke care across Northeastern Ontario, as the course is partially funded by the NEO Stroke Network.