It's International Self Care Day and we wanted to acknowledge the work and support provided by caregivers, personal support workers and healthcare providers. Because of you, people with disabilities can thrive. Today's an important reminder to also take care of your own wellness!

"I can’t change what happened. But I can change tomorrow by what I do today." After Michael Reynos had a stroke, he was clear about his rehabilitation goals: he wouldn’t be satisfied until he could walk without a cane. Read his story. #BeatStroke #HeartandStrokeBeatasOne

Hemi Arm Practice Pointers youtu.be/wS1TZ8bj9Os via YouTube

Happy to be at the first site in the world to use this Canadian-made new stroke platform. Early impressions - Handles tough curves like a champ and, despite the navigability, works well with stentrievers. More experience/study now needed. London Health Sciences Centre Vena Medical

A medical first was performed London Health Sciences Centre's University Hospital. It reversed the symptoms of a stroke in minutes. We'll hear from Dr. Mayich and the patient at 8:10. #ldnont Vena Medical READ by Isha Bhargava: cbc.ca/news/canada/lo…

More people are surviving stroke because of increased public awareness, better treatment and coordinated systems of care. But four in 10 Canadians do not know any of the FAST signs of stroke. Help us share this life-saving message.

Helping Your Patient Gain Independence: Teaching Sit to Stand youtu.be/xICYsJRtf8I via YouTube

Balance Basics Mechanics youtu.be/0pRtAEx7QI8 via YouTube

We are pleased to announce that our Virtual Urgent Care program will be increasing from four days a week to six days beginning tomorrow! This means local doctors will be available virtually Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 3:30 pm. Read more here: gbhs.on.ca/virtual-urgent…

According to a Heart & Stroke survey, high blood pressure can be better prevented, detected and controlled by ensuring access to health professionals, routine screening, culturally appropriate lifestyle programs, addressing inequities and more. #BeatHighBloodPressure

3.5 million people across the country of all ages, genders, and ethnicities are living with heart disease and stroke. Despite living with heart disease and stroke, Heather Evans, Michael Reynos and Olivier Lanthier are thinking about the impact this will have on their loved ones.

SWOSN Regional Virtual Care Guidelines Supporting Best Practice Stroke Care is an available resource intending to support the development of policies and procedures with the stroke system to support standardized best practice virtual stroke care. swostroke.ca/resource

Stroke is on the rise: A new study funded by Heart & Stroke reveals that annual #stroke occurrence rates in Canada have increased to 108,707 - roughly 1 every 5 mins. We need stronger stroke care, treatment & recovery systems now. U Calgary UCalgaryMedicine Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI) DCNS Calgary

More people are surviving stroke because of increased public awareness, better treatment and coordinated systems of care. But four in 10 Canadians do not know any of the FAST signs of stroke. Help us share this life-saving message.

We are pleased to announce that SWOSN has achieved Stroke Distinction(TM) through Accreditation Canada - 10 sites, including SWOSN as an integrated system, a first in Ontario. Celebration time! lhsc.on.ca/news/southwest…

St. Joseph's has earned Distinction in Stroke Services by Accreditation Canada! Congratulations to our stroke team for their outstanding commitment to excellence and innovation in stroke services.

First time using #BMX81 in Canada. IIH with worsening papilledema and failure of acetazolamide. Easy to track over a 27 microcath using just a 10cm sheath in the right basilic vein. Here, crossing the sigmoid into the right transverse sinus

Allowing tracking of stent to the desired position.

Pressure gradient dropped from 28mmHg to 8mmHg post stent. We regularly use balloon mounted stents, though this increasingly seems the minority approach. Still, I like the trackability, lower profile delivery platforms and better radial force.

More people are surviving stroke because of increased public awareness, better treatment and coordinated systems of care. But four in 10 Canadians do not know any of the FAST signs of stroke. Help us share this life-saving message.