Stroke Prevention Clinics

NWO host a variety of options across our region to support patients and their families in stroke prevention

Stroke prevention focuses on the prevention of an initial or a recurrent stroke/TIA

Stroke Prevention Referrals

For Emergency Departments & Nursing Stations

Stroke Prevention Clinic Referral Form

CS-370-Stroke Prevention Clinic Patient Referral – November 2022

ED and Nursing Station Stroke Prevention Referral Form

Please follow the Acute Stroke Protocol Emergency Department Algorithm specific to the hospital or nursing station for guidance

For Primary Care Providers

Electronic

The Ocean eReferral Network allows healthcare providers to securely send electronic referrals in real-time while keeping patients informed

Site ID: Stroke Prevention Clinic (SPC) - TBRHSC

Ocean eReferral Network

Paper

CS 1096 - Stroke Prevention Clinic Patient Referral For Primary Care Use - May 2023

Primary Care Stroke Prevention Referral Form

To refer patients to the Stroke Prevention Clinic at TBRHSC

Download and print the

Primary Care Stroke Prevention Referral Form

Fax to 807-684-5883

Secondary Stroke Prevention Clinic

This clinic addresses stroke prevention in a coordinated and interprofessional manner based on best practices.

The focus is on investigation to determine possible causes of the stroke / transient ischemic attack (TIA) as well as educates patients. Patients who experience a stroke or TIA are seen by a neurologist, nurse practitioner and dietitian.

Stroke Prevention Clinic Information for Patient and Family Brochure

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
Thunder Bay, ON
(807) 684-6700 (Direct)

Neurologist

Facilitates and coordinates the necessary diagnostics, investigations, medical management and pharmacological therapy.

Nurse Practitioner

Provides assessment of patients for stroke risk as well as educates, implements and monitors primary and secondary prevention strategies. Within the scope of practice, the nurse practitioner initiates and manages the care of clients with chronic stable illness by providing effective pharmacological, complementary or counseling interventions. Provides support, coaching and education to nurses in Community Stroke Prevention Clinics