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Press Release, Thursday, March 19, 2013
Depression screening essential for caregivers, people living with stroke, new national guidelines say
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Press Release, Thursday, February 7, 2013
Irregular heart rhythm a major clue to unexplained strokes, Canadian study finds |
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Press Release, Monday, October 29, 2012
Centre for Stroke Recovery begins major national expansion
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Press Release, Thursday, October 18, 2012
Six medical heroes named Canada’s 2013 Hall of Fame inductees |
Press Release, Monday, October 2, 2012
Highlights for October 2: Canadian Stroke Congress |
Press Release, Monday, October 2, 2012
Expand telestroke in all provinces to save lives, reduce disability
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Press Release, Monday, October 2, 2012
Smoking clouds the brain after stroke |
Press Release, Monday, October 2, 2012
Sleep apnea plays dual role in stroke |
Press Release, Monday, October 2, 2012
Calgary stroke support programs help navigate life after stroke |
Press Release, Monday, October 2, 2012
Stroke recovery and treatment studies win top honors at Canadian Stroke Congress
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Press Release, Monday, October 2, 2012
Provincial effort to improve stroke care in Alberta is “paying off”
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Press Release, Monday, October 1, 2012
Highlights for October 1: Canadian Stroke Congress |
Press Release, Monday, October 1, 2012
Provincial stroke strategy improves care for rural residents in Nova Scotia |
Press Release, Monday, October 1, 2012
Exercise improves memory, thinking after stroke, study finds |
Press Release, Monday, October 1, 2012
Home-based stroke therapy improves outcomes, eliminates wait times, saves money |
Press Release, Monday, October 1, 2012
Many emergency programs get failing grade when it comes to stroke training |
Press Release, Monday, October 1, 2012
Screening for post-stroke depression inadequate and inconsistent, study finds |
Press Release, Monday, October 1, 2012
‘Cafeteria diet’ hastens stroke risk |
Press Release, Monday, October 1, 2012
Hidden stroke impairment leaves thousands suffering in silence |
Press Release, Monday, October 1, 2012
Rehabilitation robots uncover stroke disabilities and improve care: study |
Media Advisory: Friday, September 28, 2012 8:00 am EST
Calgary Congress brings stroke into focus |
Media Advisory: September 25, 2012
The Canadian Stroke Network, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Stroke Consortium and more than 1,000 delegates from across Canada and around the world |
Media Advisory: September 25, 2012
The Canadian Stroke Network, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Stroke Consortium and more than 1,000 delegates from across Canada and around the world |
News Release: June 6, 2012
First international hospital to achieve Canadian stroke distinction |
News Release: June 5, 2012
Report finds that adults under 50 are the slowest to respond to stroke warning signs
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News Release: May 29, 2012
Delivery of optimal stroke care in Canada would save $682M a year in health costs, research shows |
News Release: April 16, 2012
Canadian fast food saltier than similar products in Australia, France, UK and New Zealand |
News Release: March 26, 2012
Choose to eat less salt, and reduce your risk of having a stroke |
News Release: January 31, 2012
Most drivers unprepared to get behind the wheel after mild stroke, Canadian researchers find |
News Release: November 24, 2011
Mr. Noodles wins 2011 Canadian Salt Lick Award |
News Release: October 4, 2011
Undetected strokes increase risk of dementia, Toronto researcher says |
News Release: October 4, 2011
Canadian, Australian studies earn top honours at Stroke Congress |
News Release: October 4, 2011
Telestroke the next best thing to being there, study finds |
News Release: October 4, 2011
Stroke rate 25-per-cent higher for Metis than for other Manitobans, study shows |
News Release: October 3, 2011
Innovative Canadian stroke trial targets brain hemorrhage |
News Release: October 3, 2011
Prevention measures needed to address major risk of falls after stroke |
News Release: October 3, 2011
More screening needed to identify depression, vision loss after mild stroke |
News Release: October 3, 2011
Smoking causes stroke to occur nearly a decade earlier, study finds |
News Release: October 3, 2011
Ontario’s 14 health networks get their first stroke report cards |
News Release: September 30, 2011
Canadian Stroke Congress provides insight, answers on major public health issue |
Media Advisory: September 27, 2011
Media Advisory: Canadian Stroke Congress: Free Media Registration Open |
News Release: June 16, 2011
Major National Study finds there is significant work to be done to improve the quality of stroke care in Canada |
Media Advisory: June 13, 2011
Media Advisory: Major national study on stroke care to be released |
News Release: February 10, 2011
TIA patients with speech difficulties more likely to suffer from irregular heartbeat |
News Release: February 10, 2011
Canadian study shows dementia patients more likely to die or be disabled after stroke |
News Release: December 8, 2010
Recommendations will prevent stroke patients from falling through crack |
News Release: November 1, 2010
Why Are People With Stroke More Likely to Die If Hospitalized on Weekend? |
News Release: October 29, 2010
Ottawa prevention clinic has huge impact on stroke rate, study finds |
News Release: June 8, 2010
Under 50? Silent duo could put you at risk for a big stroke. |
News Release: June 8, 2010
Cost of caring for stroke patients double that of earlier estimates, study finds care in first six months post stroke soars to more than $2.5 billion annually |
News Release: June 8, 2010
Two Canadian centres awarded Stroke Distinction Calgary Stroke Program, Toronto Rehab earn special accreditation |
News Release: June 8, 2010
A good CHAP reduces rates of heart disease and stroke in communities |
News Release: June 8, 2010
Vacuum cleaner sucks up strokes – New procedure may successfully salvage brain cells for more than just the first three hours following a stroke |
News Release: June 7, 2010
Stroke recovery goes 3D: Canadian video game takes rehab to the next level |
News Release: June 7, 2010
Non-intense physical activity can play key role in reducing depression and boosting the recovery of stroke patients |
News Release: June 7, 2010
Virtual visits shrink the distance in stroke rehab |
News Release: June 7, 2010
Daughters caring for a parent recovering from stroke more prone to depression than sons |
News Release: June 7, 2010
A new twist on ‘public’ health − leading researcher calls for novel approaches to stroke research, prevention, and treatment |
News Release: February 2, 2010
2010 Canadian “Salt Lick Award” goes to Gerber Graduates |
News Release: December 15, 2009
Hachinski elected President of the World Federation of Neurology |
Media Advisory: October 14, 2009
As little as 10 minutes of exercise a day can help stave off disease, international expert say |
Media Advisory: October 14, 2009
Researchers to hear compelling personal story of stroke survival |
News Release: June 6, 2009
Halifax researchers receive funding to examine how lifestyle modification program may reduce risk of future strokes |
News Release: June 9, 2009
New Report Helps Canadians Better Understand and Prevent Cardiovascular Disease |
News Release: April 17, 2009
PEI receives funding for stroke unit |
News Release: February 2, 2009
Canadian “Salt Lick Award” goes to the country’s pizza producers – Pizza delivers a wallop of blood-pressure raising sodium in every slice |
News Release: December 2, 2008
Manitoba’s newest stroke prevention clinic opens in Brandon |
News Release: December 2, 2008
Stroke guidelines to fill gaps in health care – Action required to save lives and prevent disability |
News Release: November 19, 2008
Stroke units save lives and millions in hospital costs, new study finds |
News Release: June 11, 2008
Dietary sodium contributes to 17,000 cases a year of stroke and heart disease in Canada, study says |
News Release: March 19, 2008
Study urges improvements to outdated, inefficient stroke rehabilitation system in Canada Weekend therapy, more intense outpatient care needed |
News Release: February 27, 2008
Phoenix Biopharm Announces Post-stroke Drug As 1st Reprofiling Candidate With Canadian Stroke Network |
News Release: February 26, 2008
Saskatchewan stroke report urges action to save lives, prevent disability and reduce health costs |
News Release: February 21, 2008
Organized care can prevent nine out of 10 in-hospital stroke deaths, Canadian study shows |
News Release: February 20, 2008
Hospitals need equivalent of “Code Blue” for stroke patients, Canadian study shows |
News Release: January 29, 2008
Canada’s “Salt Lick Award” goes to A&W “Chubby Junior” Meal |
News Release: December 7, 2007
Announcing the New Executive Director of the Canadian Stroke Strategy |
News Release: October 25, 2007
Reductions needed in the sodium added to foods |
News Release: October 13, 2007
Canadian family physicians urged to adopt expert recommendations on stroke |
News Release: October 10, 2007
Canada Leads in Emergency Room Stroke Prevention |
News Release: September 13, 2007
Stroke recovery: More community programs needed to fight one of Canada’s leading health concerns |
News Release: September 10, 2007
Getting on with Your Life After Stroke |
News Release: May 8, 2007
Reducing salt intake would eliminate hypertension in one million Canadians |
News Release: February 20, 2007
Canadian Stroke Network Scientific Director named Officer of Order of Canada |
News Release: February 7, 2007
Canadian stroke expert wins American Stroke Association’s highest honour. |
News Release: February 5, 2007
Stroke researchers applaud recommendations in ‘Food Guide’ to reduce salt intake. |
News Release: January 27, 2007
Salt consumption, poor diet leading to ‘storm’ of health issues. |
