Find out about the Coordinated Stroke Strategy here
Stroke Resource Guide for Survivors and Families
Secondary Stroke Clinic Home Page
Secondary Stroke Prevention Clinic
Helpful Links
Live longer! View the Dietitian's Top 10 List
 If you have high blood pressure visit:
http://www.heartandstroke.ca/bp
http://www.hypertension.ca/chep/public/publicEducationva.asp
http://www.dashdiet.org
Do you have a healthy waist?
www.heartandstroke.ca/healthywaists
What is your waist like? Are you a pear or an apple?
http://www.heartandstroke.com/site/c.ikIQLcMWJtE/b.3876195/
Trying to kick the salt habit? go to:
http://ca.lifestyle.yahoo.com/health-fitness/articles/diet/heartandstroke/blood_pressure-shake_the_salt_habit
 To get help to quit smoking go to:
http://www.omacti.org/ http://www.smokershelpline.ca/
To learn more about diabetes, treatment and how to prevent it go to: http://www.diabetes.ca/section_about/index.asp
 To learn more about eating healthy go to:
http://www.dietitians.ca/public/content/eat_well_live_well/english/index.asp
http://www.eatrightontario.ca/en/Default.aspx
To get helpful tips on a walking program - includes an online walking journal - FREE go to:
http://www.in-motion.ca/walkingworkout/
The Ontario government's website devoted to information on all things healthy: http://www.mhp.gov.on.ca/
or visit the Heart and Stroke website  Recognize the warning signs of a stroke:
- Sudden weakness, numbness or tingling
- Sudden trouble speaking or understanding speech
- Sudden vision problems
- Sudden severe headache
- Sudden dizziness or loss of balance
If you think you or someone you know may be having a stroke, call 911 immediately. Even if these symptoms appear to go away quickly, seek medical attention immediately.
For More Information
Please Contact:
Secondary Stroke Prevention Clinic Nurse Celia Robinson
The Brant Community Healthcare System
The Willett Site
238 Grand River Street North
Paris , ON , N3L 2N7
(519) 442- 2251 ext. 6373
or
District Stroke Coordinator, Anne Campbell
The Brant Community Healthcare System
200 Terrace Hill Street
Brantford , ON , N3R 1G9
519-751-5544, ext 4451 |
