Jarrod Prieur - Director 519-352-6400 ext 6670 * prija@ckha.on.ca Jocelyn Badder - Clinical Manager, Therapy Services and District Stroke JBadder@ckha.on.ca
Languages
English
Area Served
Chatham-Kent
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
Outpatient management of Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA or mini-stroke) and non-disabling stroke * provides rapid assessment, management and risk-factor education to patients and families to reduce the risk of a recurrence
patients requiring an inpatient bed are admitted to CKHA’s integrated four-bed acute stroke unit or the co-located Rehabilitation unit
depending on the severity, patients will have an individualized care plan developed by a Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech and Language Pathologist, Recreational Therapist, and/or other specialty services
upon discharge, patients are referred to CKHA’s Transitional Stroke Program which includes discussion groups, a Stroke Peer Program, community resources and education led by the Stroke Care Team
Wheelchair Accessible
