June is Stroke Month at St Michael’s Hospital

Dr Charles Kassardjian, Staff Neurologist, kicked off June is Stroke Month at St Michael’s Hospital. His presentation titled “Quality Improvement Efforts for Stroke at St Michael’s Hospital” demonstrated the ongoing efforts the hospital is undertaking to continue to provide excellence in stroke management and care.

Amin Mali, a person with stroke and a Peers Fostering Hope volunteer presented to hospital staff. His talk titled, “The Road Not Taken”, described his stroke journey, how he relied on hope and persistence to recover, and the incredible improvements he has made.

St Michael’s Hospital Celebrates Stroke Month

Ron Lacombe a Peers Fostering Hope volunteer spoke to stroke unit staff about his stroke experience. He hopes he can be an inspiration to the patients he visits and provide them a sense of optimism as they recover.

Dr Walter Montenaro presented on Endvascular Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke to St Michael’s staff.