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Programs & Services


Stroke Prevention Clinic

The clinic focuses on prevention or recurrence of a stroke, and identification and management of risk factors, in clients who have had a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), or those at risk for stroke or TIA.

Services include:

  • individual and group education sessions related to stroke, lifestyle, and risk factors**
  • telehealth appointment sessions- consultations with stroke neurologist, patient education
  • referral to other healthcare professionals or programs as required

** Sessions available at Fort McMurray and Grande Prairie only.

Contact Details

Hinton Healthcare Centre

Address
1280 Switzer Drive
Hinton, Alberta
T7V 1V2
Telephone
780-865-3333 (Switchboard)
Fax
780-817-3325
Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thursday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Note

Closed on Satutory holidays.

Access
Service Providers May Include
licensed practical nurses (LPNs), occupational therapists (OTs), physiotherapists (PTs), registered nurses (RNs), speech language pathologists
Eligibility

Eligible clients include:

  • those who have had stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA)
  • those who are high risk for stroke or TIA
Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.

Fax referrals to appropriate number for service required – Telehealth Consult with Stroke Neurologist, or Patient Education only (only available at Grande Prairie and Fort McMurray).

**Note

Patients may self refer for education only component in Grande Prairie and Fort McMurray

Healthcare provider referral required for Education with Telehealth consult with Stroke Neurologist

Clients can self-refer for individual and group sessions. Please call the facility to make an appointment.


Wait Times

Estimated wait time will be provided when appointment time is booked.

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Service Locations