At Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, our mission is to provide exceptional care for every patient, every time, and our Code Stroke response is one of the clearest examples of that commitment in action.

We will be recognizing team members who demonstrate our values of compassion, excellence, innovation, diversity, and accountability through rapid stroke recognition and coordinated response. Each story reflects our dedication to patient- and family-centred care, and celebrates the teamwork, vigilance, and empathy that help us deliver exceptional care when every minute matters.

This month, we want to recognize Stephanie, an RPN on 2A, for her outstanding clinical judgment and swift action during a recent patient event. Stephanie immediately recognized the signs of stroke, facial droop, arm weakness, and speech difficulty, and activated a Code Stroke without hesitation.

Her assessment included a clearly documented Last Known Well time, which is essential for determining eligibility for time-sensitive stroke treatments.

The entire 2A team rallied together, coordinating seamlessly to ensure the patient was transported to imaging as quickly and safely as possible. Their teamwork exemplifies the kind of rapid, organized response that makes a real difference in stroke outcomes.

Thank you, Stephanie, and the whole 2A team, for your vigilance, teamwork, and commitment to exceptional patient care.