Dryden Regional Health Centre - Telestroke Program

Required to present a valid Ontario Hospital Insurance Plan (OHIP) card or other Provincial Health Insurance

Individuals in an emergency or life-threatening situation who require immediate medical attention

Service fees for uninsured Canadians and out-of-country residents; None for most services

Program Secretary - Northwestern Ontario Regional Stroke Network
807-684-6703 * nwostroke@tbh.net

English

Wheelchair Accessible

Provincial Telestroke Program offers the following services:

Stroke coverage, available Mon-Sun 24 hours via Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN)
Use of CritiCall Ontario to contact a neurologist
Supports discussions between Emergency Department physicians and a neurologist regarding the treatment of stroke patients, including the administration of Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA), an FDA approved drug used to treat strokes