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West GTA Stroke Network, Health Nexus and partners present

From Risk to Resilience: Connecting the Dots on South Asians and Stroke
March 4, 2009, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm

Burnhamthorpe Community Centre,
1500 Guelleden Drive, Mississauga, ON, L4X 2T7
At the intersection of Burnhamthorpe and Dixie, with easy access from the 427, 401 and public transit.

Agenda

Program Highlights

SPEAKERS INCLUDE

Dr. David Mowat

Medical Officer of Health, Region of Peel, Public Health

Pegeen Walsh

Director, Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Ministry of Health Promotion

Evelyn Myrie

Director, Peel Newcomer Strategy Group

and representatives from South Asian Organizations, Health Promotion, Health Care, Community Services and Researchers

Plus – a South Asian stroke survivor tells his story

This participatory forum will

Enhance understanding of stroke and South Asian communities
Increase knowledge about availability of services and supports
Help improve planning for stroke and chronic disease prevention at all levels
Promote greater intersectoral collaboration through existing and new networks

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Special note

Please be considerate of those who are sensitive to fragrances

Dressing in layers will add to your comfort as it is sometimes difficult to control the climate in a room