Neurotrauma Care Pathways Project

Helping the #spinalcordinjury & #braininjury health care system understand what is the best and most appropriate care, and how to provide it to all Ontarians.

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Mai est le Mois de la santé visuelle!

Le traumatisme craniocérébral (TCC) peut entrainer des déficits sensoriels affectant la vision, la perception, les sensations et l’équilibre.

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May is #VisionHealthMonth!

TBI can result in sensory impairments affecting vision, perception, sensation & balance. Individuals with TBI should be screened for visual impairment and/or perceptual deficits & should undergo rehabilitation if needed.

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💡 Make sure to stop by Judy Gargaro and Arman Ali's posters at the @CAHSPR conference! #CAHSPR2026

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Are you attending the @HamHealthSci’ conference on #acquiredbraininjury? Make sure to catch Judy Gargaro and Christie Misketis’s presentation on piloting an integrated care model for brain injury!

📅 May 29, 2026 @ 11:45 – 12:45 PM

Register here: https://t.co/h32F5DuOZQ

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The Neurotrauma Care Pathways’ Judy Gargaro will be attending the @HamHealthSci conference on #acquiredbraininjury. She will be presenting 2 posters. Make sure to stop by!

📅 May 28 - 29, 2026

Register here: https://t.co/h32F5DuOZQ

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💚 Aujourd’hui, à l’occasion de la #SemaineDeLaSantéMentale, il est important de se rappeler que de prendre soin de sa santé mentale est tout aussi important que prendre soin de sa santé physique, en particulier après un #TraumatismeCraniocérébral.

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💚 This #MentalHealthWeek, we are reminded that caring for your mental health is just as important as caring for your physical health – especially after a #TraumaticBrainInjury.

Visit Chapter R of our TBI Guideline for more info & recommendations: https://t.co/dzSWytuL4g

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Join @BrainInjuryFdn for a panel discussion with individuals who have been in a care partner role with #braininjury survivors & learn their triumphs and challenges.

The Neurotrauma Care Pathways' Judy Gargaro will be a panelist!

Register here: https://t.co/j5UeWf461b

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Are you attending the @HamHealthSci’ conference on #acquiredbraininjury? Make sure to catch Parwana Akbari’s presentation on keeping up to date with a living #traumaticbraininjury clinical practice guideline!

📅 May 28 @ 10:45 – 11:45 AM

Register here: https://t.co/h32F5DuOZQ

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Engage with our work through our interactive website: https://t.co/hDyFTM11tt

Learn more about SCI from the Canadian SCI Guideline: https://t.co/1PQRaELdbB

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What is the leading cause of #spinalcordinjury (SCI) in Ontario? What are the average wait times to receive publicly funded care? How many people receive specialized inpatient rehabilitation? View our infographic to find out & learn more!

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Happy #PatientExperienceWeek!

People with lived experience of #traumaticbraininjury (TBI) and #spinalcordinjury (SCI) are at the center of everything we do at the Neurotrauma Care Pathways Initiative.

Check out their stories: https://t.co/q0BfIqy6s4

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Recovery after a #TraumaticBrainInjury can be shaped by the choices you make each day. Small, consistent habits can help support recovery, improve wellbeing, & manage symptoms overtime.

💡See the image below for practical Do’s & Don’ts to help guide your #TBI recovery journey:

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Your time, energy, and compassion make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients every day. Thank you 💙

💡Do you want to become a volunteer at UHN? Check out: https://t.co/NtD0iyp4qV

💡 Volunteer Toronto: https://t.co/xXxA0JfUhH

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This #NationalVolunteerWeek, we recognize the incredible impact of volunteers across rehabilitation centers, hospitals, and local/peer support organizations. We also acknowledge the significant contributions families make in supporting care and recovery.

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Spending time in nature can:

- Improve focus
- Promote a sense of calm
- Improve immune system function
- Improve balance and endurance
- Decrease the level of stress hormones in the body
- Lower blood pressure

...... and so much more!

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Happy #EarthDay! 🌍🌷
Did you go outside today? Spending time in nature can help improve your physical and emotional wellbeing after a traumatic brain or spinal cord injury.

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Above is a checklist outlining what you should do before, during, and after your appointment with your Primary Care Provider.

See the full TBI Patient Guide here: https://t.co/k7DDgJQvoN

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Clear communication with your Primary Care Provider matters after a #traumaticbraininjury (TBI).

Sharing your experiences, symptoms, and recovery progress with your Primary Care Provider helps ensure you receive the right support, timely interventions, and coordinated care.

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3 resources were developed to support people with SCI:

✅ Health Maintenance Checklist for People with SCI: https://t.co/dGEmVZk6i2

✅ Self-Management Guide for People with SCI: https://t.co/L5w16Vli4O

✅ Health Maintenance Checklist for Primary Care: https://t.co/sNxWVluSRh

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Primary care plays an essential role in helping individuals stay healthy & prevent avoidable complications after an #SCI. Yet, people with SCI often face barriers receiving primary health care due to physical & systemic barriers and SCI knowledge gaps among primary care providers