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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, 2009:
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.

















