A stroke is a sudden loss of brain function caused when the blood flow to the brain is blocked or when blood vessels rupture in the brain. Every stroke is different, and the effects depend on where and how much of the brain is damaged. A stroke is a medical emergency that can happen to anyone at any age. Learn the signs of a stroke.
District stroke centre
Grand River Hospital is one of three District Stroke Centres in the Central South Ontario Region under the Ontario Stroke System and supports stroke care in Waterloo Wellington.
The goal of the Ontario Stroke System is to provide better access to evidence-based prevention and care to reduce how often people have strokes and to improve their recovery and quality of life after a stroke. The system also seeks to re-organize how stroke care is delivered, promoting systemic change, professional education, and public awareness to improve patient experience and outcomes. For more information, visit csnstroke.ca.
Emergency stroke care
The Emergency Department provides rapid access to assessments to determine the most appropriate treatments and care path.
Acute stroke care
Acute stroke care focuses on diagnosing and treating the cause of a patient’s stroke to help them reach the early stages of recovery.
Inpatient stroke rehabilitation
This high-intensity rehabilitation program helps patients who require the 24/7 support of an interdisciplinary team to help rebuild their strength and independence.
Neurological rehabilitation clinic
Outpatient rehabilitation helps individuals continue their recovery after going home from the hospital. This outpatient clinic provides assessments, therapy, and education to help patients regain as much independence as possible.
Secondary stroke prevention clinic
The clinic focuses on preventative care, helping individuals who have had a stroke or are at high risk of having a stroke receive the tests and services they need to lower their chances of having a stroke in the future.