Stroke Network of Southeastern Ontario Congratulates Brockville General Hospital on Community Stroke Rehab Program Launch
Congratulations to Brockville General on the successful launch of its new Community Stroke Rehabilitation Program. The first patient was seen on March 30, 2026! This important milestone expands access to high‑quality, interdisciplinary stroke rehabilitation services for individuals living in the region.
Throughout Stroke and Aphasia Awareness Month, people across the stroke care continuum came together to raise awareness of stroke signs and symptoms and the importance of seeking emergency care without delay.
Across Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (KFLA), Hastings Prince Edward (HPE); and Lanark, Leeds and Grenville (LLG), stroke survivors, health care providers, community organizations, hospitals, first responders, municipalities, local politicians and community partners all played a role in getting the FAST message out.
More than 2,000 FAST posters, magnets, bookmarks and other stroke awareness materials were shared across the region in June alone, helping bring this important message into community spaces and everyday conversations.
On June 10, 2026, Kingston hosted the 2026 Stroke Symposium - a landmark event for our network that brought together healthcare professionals and advocates from across the region and the entire continuum of care. Demand was exceptionally high this year; to accommodate interest, we expanded capacity and welcomed a record-breaking 187 attendees.
In November 2025 — The Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations (CSBPR) released the 7th Edition of Rehabilitation, Recovery and Community Participation Following Stroke, marking a significant national update to stroke rehabilitation guidance across the continuum of care. The 2025 edition reflects evolving evidence, emerging therapies, and an increased emphasis on patient-centred and community-integrated care. The revised edition is structured to support clinicians, administrators, and system planners. The updated recommendations are organized into three parts
The Stroke Network of Southeastern Ontario (SNSEO) offers Stroke Care Field Training Experiences to support health care professionals across the stroke continuum. These learner-driven opportunities connect individuals or groups with stroke care experts through one-on-one or small group sessions, strengthening practical knowledge, hands-on skills, and confidence in stroke care.
Recovery after stroke involves more than physical rehabilitation. It also includes emotional healing. Individuals recovering from stroke and their care partners have shared that mental health supports are critical, yet too often fragmented, costly, or hard to navigate.
The workshop, “Communicating with Persons with Aphasia: Putting it Into Practice”, was hosted in partnership with Providence Care Hospital in Founder’s Hall. The 55 participants included a variety of health care providers from acute care, rehabilitation, complex continuing care, outpatient, the community, long-term care and other related settings. Despite having run this event last year, the large number of participants and the need for a wait list for this event demonstrated the keen interest of those who care for people with aphasia to learn more and refresh their knowledge and skills.
On October 24, 2025, the Stroke Network hosted the Community Stroke Rehabilitation (CSR) Forum, bringing together community therapists, rehabilitation assistants, and managers from across the region. The goal of this event was to share learnings from CSR related work within the region and to highlight clinical insights that support the CSR Model of Care. A visiting CSR team from Sudbury joined the day and generously shared their experiences and approaches to deliver the CSR Model of Care with a patient centred approach embracing individualized strategies for goal attainment and community re-integration.
June is Stroke Month, and the Stroke Network of Southeastern Ontario wishes to extend a wealth of gratitude to stroke care providers across the region and across the care continuum. Persons with stroke in our region are in good hands, and we are grateful for your tireless dedication to helping persons with stroke and their loved ones regain their health and their quality of life.
Each June, communities across Canada come together to recognize Stroke Awareness Month and Aphasia Awareness Month – two critical observances that shine a spotlight on prevention, early recognition, recovery, and the communication challenges that many stroke survivors face.