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Thursday, May 9th, 2013
Canadian Health and Scientific Organization Policy Consensus Statement on Restricting Marketing of Unhealthy Foods and Beverages to Children and Youth in CanadaCanadian children are regularly exposed to high volumes of unhealthy food marketing through television, websites, advergames, in grocery stores and in schools. The marketing of foods high in fat, sugar and salt is influencing what children eat and has been linked to the rising rates of child obesity. Unhealthy diet is the leading risk factor [...]
Thursday, May 2nd, 2013
CSN’s Antoine Hakim honoured for stroke research, networkUniversity of Ottawa professor Dr. Antoine Hakim, 71, will be inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Thursday for his “visionary” work creating the Canadian Stroke Network, which helps thousands of Canadian families deal with the affects of strokes and raises awareness about stroke prevention. Read the full Ottawa Citizen article here: http://www.ottawacitizen.com/health/University+Ottawa+doctor+honoured+stroke+research+network/8324026/story.html#ixzz2SAB8CoOY
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
Urge your MP to support Bill C-460, Sodium Reduction Strategy for Canada ActThe Canadian Stroke Network is among more than 60 organizations who have lined up in support of Bill C-460, Sodium Reduction Strategy for Canada Act. Read the bilingual statement signed by the CSN here. The Bill, which will be voted on in parliament on May 8, 2013, would require the federal government to introduce regulations [...]
Friday, April 5th, 2013
Call for proposals: Projects to Support the Adoption, Expansion or Evaluation of Telestroke Services April 2013The Canadian Stroke Network is excited to announce a funding opportunities for Projects to Support the Adoption, Expansion or Evaluation of Telestroke Services. Background Since November 2003 a national effort has been underway to ensure that a coordinated and integrated approach to stroke prevention, treatment and rehabilitation exists in every province and territory in Canada [...]
Tuesday, March 19th, 2013
Depression screening essential for caregivers, people living with stroke, new national guidelines sayFor immediate release: March 19, 2013, 12:01 a.m. ET Too many people failing to get mental health services they need: experts OTTAWA – New guidelines released today for physicians, nurses and allied health professionals recommend depression screening for all individuals living with stroke and their caregivers. The incidence of depression in both groups exceeds 30 [...]
Thursday, February 7th, 2013
Irregular heart rhythm a major clue to unexplained strokes, Canadian study finds30-day home-based monitoring key to detection of hidden risk factor HONOLULU, Hawaii – A significant portion of people with unexplained strokes has silent atrial fibrillation, researchers in 16 Canadian stroke centres discovered as part of the largest study and first randomized clinical trial of heart monitoring in stroke patients. Atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm, [...]
Thursday, December 20th, 2012
Kingston General Hospital achieves Stroke DistinctionKingston General Hospital recognized as national top-performer in stroke care December 20, 2012 (Kingston, ON)–Kingston General Hospital (KGH) has been recognized as having one of the top stroke programs in Canada after achieving the prestigious Stroke Services Distinction designation from Accreditation Canada. KGH becomes the second acute-care hospital in Canada to succeed at [...]
Monday, October 29th, 2012
Centre for Stroke Recovery begins major national expansionFor immediate release on World Stroke Day: Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 Centre for Stroke Recovery begins major national expansion Canadian Stroke Network provides $1 million in seed funding to link, strengthen research hubs across the country OTTAWA – The Heart and Stroke Foundation Centre for Stroke Recovery and the Canadian Stroke Network (CSN) have partnered [...]
Friday, October 26th, 2012
Call for Proposals: Heart and Stroke Foundation Centre for Stroke Recovery National ExpansionThe Heart and Stroke Foundation Centre for Stroke Recovery and the Canadian Stroke Network (CSN) have partnered to promote a major national expansion of stroke recovery research, beginning with $1 million in seed funding from the CSN over two years to bolster scientific efforts and bring together researchers across the country. The funding for the [...]
Thursday, October 18th, 2012
CSN Scientific Director named to The Canadian Medical Hall of FameSix medical heroes named Canada’s 2013 Hall of Fame inductees Canada has an enduring culture of health care excellence – an achievement worth celebrating yet something we don’t do often enough. The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame – the only one of its kind in the world – aims to change that. Every year, The [...]
