Public input is being sought to help improve stroke recovery in Chatham-Kent.
Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) is inviting those who have experienced a stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), as well as their caregivers, to a session to find ways to bridge the gap between being discharged from the hospital and ongoing recovery at home.
CKHA is partnering with the Southwestern Ontario Stroke Network (SWOSN) to develop an interactive resource map designed to guide patients through "every stage" of their recovery.
"To ensure this tool truly meets the needs of our community, we need to hear from those who have lived it,” said SWOSN District Stroke Manager for Chatham-Kent Jocelyn Badder. “We want to know what would have been most helpful during your journey. This session is an opportunity for people who have experienced a stroke or TIA to help us turn this project into the best resource possible for others in our community.”
The public engagement session is open to anyone who has experienced stroke or TIA care in Chatham-Kent and will be held on March 24 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Chatham hospital in room B101.
Guests are asked to park in Parking Lot C and get directions at the front lobby Information Desk. CKHA said parking fees will be reimbursed at the end of the session.
“By partnering with our patients to build these tools, we ensure that we are responding to the foremost needs of the communities that we serve," said CKHA Director of Patient Experience and Communications Fannie Vavoulis.
Questions about the session can be directed to Patient Relations at patientrelations@ckha.on.ca.
