On this page you will find information about the role of the West GTA Stroke Network, meet our team members and see the geography of our region. You will also find information about stroke services available at Trillium Health Partners, the regional stroke centre, and learn who our regional partners and stakeholders are. In this section you will also find information on our Regional Stroke Steering Committee.
The West GTA Stroke Network is one of eleven networks in the province. As of June 22, 2017, the stroke networks are a part of CorHealth Ontario.
CorHealth Ontario, is an organization formed by the merger of the Cardiac Care Network of Ontario and the Ontario Stroke Network, with an expanded mandate spanning cardiac, stroke and vascular services through the entire course of care. CorHealth Ontario provides a strategic understanding of the care needs of both patients and providers as the basis for clinical quality improvement, provincial planning, resource allocation and performance measurement. The CorHealth Ontario strategic plan can be found here.
The West GTA Stroke Network consists of a 1500 square kilometer area which consists of the regions of Peel, Halton, Dufferin and Etobicoke. It stretches from Orangeville/Shelburne in the north, to Lake Ontario in the south and from Kipling Avenue in the east to Highway 25 in the west.
To continously improve stroke prevention, care, recovery and re-integration
To decrease the incidence of stroke, improve patient access, care and outcomes for stroke survivors and their families. We achieve our goals through professional education and by promoting system change.
This section will highlight some of the main activities of the West GTA Stroke Network. The West GTA Stroke Network participates in a variety of activities ranging from consultation to providing education for stroke providers using various formats.
These activities include:
- Collaborating with regional and provincial partners to identify, develop, implement and evaluate stroke care initiatives based on scientific evidence and best practice
- Developing clinician expertise in stroke management through education opportunities and mentorship
- Working with community partners to identify and address gaps in access and delivery of stroke services and community programs
- Establishing prevention strategies to promote health, wellness and management of personal health
- Developing a system of care which supports stroke patients and families
- Monitoring performance of regional activities
NICOLE PAGEAU
Regional Program Director
Nicole.Pageau@thp.ca
905-848-7580 Ext. 2657
MEGAN SOUSA
Regional Stroke Education and Acute Coordinator
Megan.Sousa@thp.ca
905-848-7580 Ext. 5006
STACEY WILLIAMS
Regional Stroke Rehabilitation Coordinator
Stacey.Williams@thp.ca
905-848-750 Ext. 5683
MAGGIE TRAETTO
Regional Community and LTC Coordinator
Maggie.Traetto@thp.ca
905-848-7580 Ext. 5477
MARIA ATZORI
Sr. Administrative Services Associate
Maria.Atzori@thp.ca
905-848-7580 Ext. 5475
DANA LESKO
Community Stroke Navigator
Dana.Lesko@thp.ca
905-848-7580 Ext. 3551
REBECCA BOWES
Community Stroke Navigator
Rebecca.Bowes@thp.ca
905-848-7580 Ext. 3551
The West GTA Stroke Network Steering Committee is made up of senior health leaders. This committee provides leadership and direction
to improve stroke in the Mississauga Halton and Central West regions. Initiatives recommended by the steering committee are implemented through various operational committees and working groups. See the following link for a full list of the West GTA Stroke Network
Steering Committee Members.
Trillium Health Partners Comprehensive Stroke Unit (CSU) is a 52 bed unit comprised of 32 acute and 20 rehabilitation beds. The experience on the stroke unit is seamless. When a patient is admitted on the CSU he/she will receive stroke care from the acute phase of recovery through rehabilitation within the same bed and with the same experienced inter-professional stroke team.
The purpose of the Stroke Prevention Clinic is to provide early access to neurological assessment, diagnostic testing, and medical/interventional treatment for patients who have been identified at high risk for stroke. The ultimate goal of stroke prevention is to reduce the incidence of stroke and enhancing awareness and education on the warning signs of stroke and risk factor management. The Regional Stroke Prevention Clinic is located at Trillium Health Partners-Mississauga Site.
Regional Health Agencies
For a list of community agencies and day programs please refer to the Community Stroke Resources Booklet
