My Stroke Recovery Journey

This website provides resources for stroke survivors and care partners in the Hamilton and Niagara region. Learn about the stroke journey and find health and community services to support the recovery journey.

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Navigating this Website

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Subpages

This website organizes resources by the three stages on the Stroke Journey Map.

Hospital Recovery

The stroke journey begins with emergency care at the hospital. The in-patient recovery page has resources that may be useful while in hospital.

Transition

The stroke journey continues as patients and their families are transferred back to the community for rehabilitation.

Reintegration

The stroke journey continues in the community. The reintegration page has resources that can be used for individuals recovering in the community. page has resources that can be used for individuals recovering in the community.

Acknowledgement

The Central South Regional Stroke Network would like to acknowledge the Central South Regional Stroke Network Patient and Family Advisory Council, The Central South Regional Stroke Passport Working Group, Hamilton Health Sciences, our hospital and community stroke service provider partners, and the Heart and Stroke Foundation for their contributions to the development of this website.

Disclaimer

THIS WEBSITE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE.

The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images, and other material contained on this website are for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always see the advice of your physician or health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment.

The information contained in this website is by no means a complete listing of the programs or services available. The Central South Regional Stroke Network does not endorse or support the information contained within the links to external sites, nor can we assume responsibility for the accuracy of the information. The mention of products and services should not be assumed to be an endorsement of any kind.