2026 Southeastern Ontario Stroke Symposium

June 11, 2026

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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) and Dr. Andrew Samis MD PhD FCCP FRCSC FACS

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