Learn the signs of stroke. Face is it drooping? Arms can you raise both? Speech is it slurred or jumbled? Time to call 9-1-1 right away. Act FAST. Lifesaving treatment begins the second you call 9-1-1. Copyright to The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. 2021.
Call 911 immediately
if you or someone you
know is experiencing
the signs of stroke
The Central South Regional Stroke Network hopes this website helps you find important information about stroke. Our intent is to make this site relatable, relevant, accurate and easy to use. It’s divided into the following sections to make it easier to find what you’re looking for:
Strokes can happen to anyone, at any age. In Canada, someone has a stroke every nine minutes. A stroke occurs…
When Laurie Herron-Weber realized she was having a stroke, she knew…
When someone has a stroke, every second counts. The ability to recognize the…
Learn More About Risk Factors for Stroke Patient Story: Reducing Risk Factors
The My Stroke Recovery Journey Map is a visual representation of the stroke recovery journey.
It is designed to:
It is intended to reinforce hope and that there is life after stroke.
Just a few weeks ago, Murray Quanz was getting ready for a virtual Mother’s Day visit with his mother-in-law when…
The tiles in Dave Dawson’s shower seemed to multiply as his vision started to change.
When the hometown Hamilton Tiger-Cats added another Labour Day Classic win…
A former Hamilton Health Sciences patient is turning her passion into productivity. Marilynne Adair’s crochet hobby has…
In his 33 years as a firefighter, Rich Dykes has been the first on scene to thousands of calls.
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.
