Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is inviting people who have experienced a stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack, along with their caregivers, to help design a new recovery “roadmap” aimed at improving the transition from hospital to home.
The initiative, developed in partnership with the Southwestern Ontario Stroke Network, is intended to bridge gaps patients may face after discharge by creating an interactive resource map to guide individuals through each stage of recovery.
Officials say while the hospital provides critical care during the acute phase of a stroke, ongoing recovery can be more difficult to navigate without clear guidance.
“To ensure this tool truly meets the needs of our community, we need to hear from those who have lived it,” said Jocelyn Badder, District Stroke Manager for Chatham-Kent. “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.”
An engagement session is scheduled for March 24 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the CKHA Chatham Site on Grand Avenue West. The session is open to anyone with lived experience related to stroke or TIA care in Chatham-Kent.
“This initiative is a direct reflection of our strategic plan and the ‘Our Focus is YOU’ philosophy,” said Fannie Vavoulis, Director of Patient Experience and Communications. “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.”
Participants are asked to park in Lot C and check in at the front lobby information desk for directions. Parking fees will be covered by CKHA at the end of the session.
