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.
Acute Stroke Symposium
Optimizing Acute Stroke Care: Evidence, Best Practices and Innovation
Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Allied Health and interested Health Care Providers working in stroke care across northeastern Ontario
Date: Friday, January 30, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (EST)
Cost: Free VIRTUAL event sponsored by the NEO Stroke Network
What you will learn:
The day will feature expert-led sessions on acute stroke units, recognizing neurological change, ethical decision-making in treatment, vascular cognitive impairment, and emerging research and innovation. Attendees will also hear from individuals with lived experience and gain practical insights through “Brag & Steal” sessions highlighting innovative initiatives from across the region that can be adapted locally.
This symposium offers valuable opportunities for learning, reflection, and collaboration to strengthen stroke care delivery and improve patient outcomes across Northeastern Ontario.
Participants are welcome to stay for the full day or attend individual sessions of interest. Many sessions will be recorded and archived on our YouTube channel.
Agenda:
8:00–8:30 | Opening Remarks & Lived Experience | Sue Verrilli (NEO Stroke Network); Suzanne Carr (Person with Lived Experience)
8:30–9:00 | Acute Stroke Units in Action: Evidence, Implementation & System Transformation | Dr. Albert Jin (Kingston Health Sciences Centre)
9:00–10:00 | Advancing Stroke Unit Access & Quality in Northeastern Ontario | Dr. Ravinder-Jeet Singh; Susan Bursey (NEO Stroke Network)
10:00–10:15 | Break
10:15–10:45 | Recognizing Neurological Change in Your Patient | Dr. Aviraj Deshmukh (Health Sciences North)
10:45–11:30 | When to Treat and Why: Ethical Complexities in Acute Stroke Care | Dr. Michel Shamy (The Ottawa Hospital)
11:30–12:15 | Lunch Break
12:15–1:00 | Vascular Cognitive Impairment: New Guidelines & Acute Care Implications | Dr. Richard H. Swartz (Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre)
1:00–1:30 | Brag & Steal: Regional Innovation Highlights | Ven Rajendran, PT; Rebecca Doni, RN; Cathy Bellefeuille; Brooke Davies; Danielle Hamelin (DSC); Holly Love (RN)
1:30–1:45 | Break
1:45–2:30 | A Day in the Life of the Designated Stroke Nurse | Annie Power (HSN); Holly Love (TADH); Darla Caul (SAH); Michelle Grandmaison (NBRHC)
2:30–3:00 | Research & Innovation Spotlight | Ven Rajendran, PT; Lisa Zeman; Dr. Ravinder-Jeet Singh
3:00–4:00 | Brain Anatomy, Physiology & Pathophysiology of Stroke: Refresher | Rhonda McNicoll-Whiteman (Hamilton Health Sciences)
4:00 | Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks | Sue Verrilli
Registration:
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