2026 Southeastern Ontario Stroke Symposium
June 11, 2026
Time is Brain for Bleeds: Collaborative Strategies and New Horizons in Acute ICH Care
Presented by Dr. Shirin Jalini, MD, FRCPC
Advancing Stroke Rehabilitation: Exercise, Inclusion, and Evolving Best Practices
Presented by Ada Tang, PT PhD
Rapid Podium- Regional Highlights and Success Stories
Can AI assist in decision-making around hyperacute management of acute ischemic stroke?
Presented by Dr. Robert Sarmiento, MD, FPNA, FCSC(S)
Mood Changes After Stroke: Recognizing and Supporting Emotional Recovery Across the Continuum
Michelle Simpson, MSW, RSW
Role of art-based intervention in recovery and community
Heather Golden, MScOT, OT Reg Ont
Marta Scythes, MScBMC, MDes
The Art of Client Teaching- tips and tricks for making it stick
Theresa Straathof, OT Reg Ont
Exploring how two classes of antidepressants influence neuronal survival and stroke outcomes
Meagan Milton, PT, PhD
Stroke prevention Medical therapy + Lifestyle Medicine- You can reduce your risk
Dr. Leandra Grieve, MD, FRCPC
