  The
Northwestern Ontario Regional Stroke Network is one
of 11 regional systems established across the province
to implement the Ontario Stroke System. The goal is
to improve access to evidence-based prevention and care
in order to reduce stroke incidence, mortality and residual
disability. The system seeks to re-organize stroke-care
delivery across the continuum of care, promoting system-change,
professional education and public awareness.
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The other regions are:
- Central South
- Central East
- Southeastern Ontario
- West GTA
- Toronto West
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- North & East GTA
- South East Toronto
- Southwestern Ontario
- Ottawa (The Champlain District)
- Northeastern Ontario
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The Northwestern Ontario (NWO) Stroke Network Steering Committee
in conjunction with the Educational Advisory Group, and the
Rehabilitation and Community Engagement Group, have developed
the following:
Vision:
Fewer strokes. Better outcomes.
Mission:
To continuously improve stroke prevention, care, recovery
and re-integration.
Regional Stroke Program
Four Strategic Directions
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| Education
Partnerships
Access to service
Evaluation of outcomes
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Location:
The Regional Stroke Program and the Stroke Prevention Clinic
are located on the 2nd floor of the Medical Centre, adjacent
to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.
Northwestern Ontario Regional Stroke Network
Medical Centre
201 - 984 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 7C7
Stroke Prevention Clinic
Regional Stroke Network
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
Medical Centre, 2nd floor
201 - 984 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 7C7
Diane Hiscox
Regional Stroke Program Coordinator
Email : hiscoxd@tbh.net
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