About the Champlain Regional Stroke Network

The Champlain Regional Stroke Network (CRSN) is a coordinated healthcare organization dedicated to improving stroke prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and reintegration across the Champlain region of Ontario. It is one of the province’s 11 regional stroke networks that operate within the broader Ontario Stroke System to lead, plan, implement and monitor stroke care services based on evidence and best practices. The CRSN works with hospitals, clinicians, community programs and other partners to enhance access to high-quality stroke care from the earliest signs of risk through recovery and community reintegration.

The site serves as a central hub of information and resources for both health professionals and patients or caregivers. For clinicians, it offers education, training modules, clinical tools, best practice guidelines and opportunities for workshops and events to support stroke care excellence. For patients and families, the network provides educational materials about stroke prevention, recovery strategies and support services, including prevention clinics and community rehabilitation referrals.

Overall, CRSN’s mission focuses on reducing the incidence of stroke, improving outcomes for those affected, and supporting continuous learning and quality improvement in stroke care throughout the region.

VISION

Fewer strokes. Better outcomes.

MISSION

To continuously improve stroke prevention, care, recovery and re-integration.

VALUES

 EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVENESS: 
Our activities will be aligned with the health interests of all Ontarians and in doing so will improve access to the care continuum and respect the diversity of the population we serve.

ACCOUNTABILITY AND INTEGRITY:
We will demonstrate accountability and integrity in all of our activities and in the use and management of public resources.

TRANSPARENCY AND ENGAGEMENT:
We will foster and demonstrate a culture of responsive, interactive, open and respectful communication and collaboration.

LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT:
We will contribute to and apply evidence and knowledge, advance new ideas and take action to continuously improve the stroke system.

LEADERSHIP AND INNOVATION:
We will look to the future, embrace change and innovation, challenge the status quo, grow more leaders and through partnership build capacity. 

The Champlain region is home to 1.3 million residents, close to 10% of Ontario’s population. It encompasses a large geographical area that includes Renfrew County, the City of Ottawa, Prescott & Russell, Stormont Dundas & Glengarry, North Grenville, and North Lanark. Included in the map below are the key stroke service providers within the Champlain region, along with their respective stroke services.