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Guiding the way to better stroke rehabilitation

Recovery following an injury is never easy, particularly if it is an injury to the brain caused by a stroke. Delayed intervention can lead to widespread and long-lasting problems, so it is important that best practices are in place to give stroke survivors optimal chances at regaining their strength.  Photo: Dr Laura Jolliffe completes arm …

Smoke Free September: It’s more than Quit

Peninsula Health Smoking Cessation Research Pharmacist Darshana Meanger in a photo taken before COVID-19. This blog was written by Darshana Meanger, Smoking Cessation Research Pharmacist at Peninsula Health. Peninsula Health has been a smoke free site for 11 years and we are dedicated to supporting patients at any stage of their quit journey. We are …

Safe activity for everybody this Falls Prevention Week

The following blog is written by Libby Tiller, a Senior Clinician, Occupational Therapist in the Falls Prevention Service. Why does intervention make such a big difference? There are many causes for falls, but the risk can be modified by putting in interventions. A comprehensive assessment with a plan to address all the risk factors can …

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