The District Stroke Centre is the Quinte Healthcare Corporation - Belleville General Site. The role of the District Stroke Centre is to
- provide organized stroke prevention and care to those residing in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties.
- work with the Regional Stroke Centre and other partners to provide leadership in co-ordinating stroke care throughout its catchment area and across the continuum of care
- participate in ongoing education and training in stroke care and provide co-ordinated stroke services based on best practices and evidence
District Staff
District Stroke Coordinator
Isobel Manzer: IManzer@qhc.on.ca
Derk Damron: ddamron@qhc.on.ca
Provides leadership and acts as a liaison person between the community, the district, the region, and the province; works with stakeholders across the continuum from primary prevention through to community reintegration with a focus on integrated best practice stroke care for Hastings and Prince Edward Counties; Co-Chairs the Quinte District Stroke Advisory Council.
Stroke Prevention Nurse
Michelle Slapkauskas, 613-969-7400 x2871
mslapkauskas@qhc.on.ca
Provides motivational techniques to encourage patients to make healthy lifestyle choices.
Clinical Resource Nurse
Melissa Roblin, 613-969-7400 x2663
mroblin@qhc.on.ca