The Department of Health and Community Services is providing $105,000 to March of Dimes Canada to establish a new After Stroke Program Coordinator position to improve supports for stroke survivors, family members and caregivers in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The After Stroke Program is Canada’s most comprehensive stroke recovery program, which aims to support a seamless transition by stroke survivors from hospital to home. More information on the program is available here.
The program coordinator will work with stroke survivors and their family members and caregivers to provide:
- A personalized recovery plan;
- Emotional support and education;
- Access to resources and services in their community;
- A network of support to help navigate the journey ahead; and
- Hospital visitation with trained peer supporters that have lived experience.
The funding is aligned with the Provincial Government’s efforts to support health promotion and wellness. It is also aligned with recommendations from Health Accord NL to improve services for stroke, cancer and cardiac disease.
The March of Dimes Canada is a registered charitable organization that provides support services to people living with disabilities, their families, and caregivers across Canada. For more than 20 years, the organization has supported the After Stroke Program, providing specialized care to stroke survivors and their families.
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“With the high prevalence of stroke in this province, we acknowledge the valuable need for better stroke care in Newfoundland and Labrador. This funding will provide skills and resources to stroke survivors and family members and caregivers to support community reintegration and improve patient outcomes.”
Honourable Tom Osborne
Minister of Health and Community Services
“Providing support to individuals who have experienced a stroke and their families through the After Stroke Program can have a significant positive impact on their recovery. We welcome this valuable enhancement to the health care services we provide in our province.”
Cassie Chisolm
Vice President, Transformation (Health Systems) Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
“We are thrilled to receive this funding, and extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to the Department of Health and Community Services for their invaluable contribution.
Being from Newfoundland and Labrador, I know that the services we provide are very much needed, and am grateful for the opportunity to enhance our ability to serve the community, and bring about meaningful changes in the lives of stroke survivors and their families.”
Leonard Baker
President and Chief Executive Officer of March of Dimes Canada
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