iCON is proud to present our 2025/26 Chinese Health Forum: Stroke Smart: Awareness, Action and Recovery.
This Virtual Health forum took place on Monday, January 12, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. PT. It will be delivered in Cantonese with interpretation in Mandarin and English. This event will focus on stroke awareness, treatment and recovery through an online forum with in-person viewing hubs. It will provide participants with the opportunity to gain access to health resources about the management and prevention of stroke with an interdisciplinary team of speakers.
In this forum, participants will learn about:
- Overview of stroke: symptoms, risk factors, prevention, and rehabilitation
- Actionable strategies for promoting positive behavior change at home
- Understanding team-based care roles and accessing health and community services
Expert Speakers and Sessions
Understanding Stroke (Session handout)
(Recording Link: Cantonese, Mandarin, English)
Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery (Session handout)
Dr Richard Ho, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Specialist
(Recording Link: Cantonese, Mandarin, English)
Communication and Swallowing Rehabilitation (Session handout)
Andrea Lau, Speech-Language Therapist
(Recording Link: Cantonese, Mandarin, English)
Rebuilding Self after a Stroke (Session handout)
Dr Tigerson Young, Clinical Psychologist
(Recording Link: Cantonese, Mandarin, English)
Planning Ahead (Session handout)
Patsy Lam, Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist
(Recording Link: Cantonese, Mandarin, English)
Caregiving Journey
Pepin Wong, Caregiver
(Recording Link: Cantonese, Mandarin, English)
Related Resources for Management of Stroke (Session handout)
Chris Chan, Manager at Translink
(Recording Link: Cantonese, Mandarin, English)
Viewing Hubs:
Location: MOSAIC Head Office
Address: 5575 Boundary Road, Vancouver
Registration required via MOSAIC (limited seating)
Date
Monday, January 12, 2026
Time:
09:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
Format:
Online Webinar (Zoom)
Admission:
Free
Language:
Delivered in Cantonese, simultaneous interpretation in Mandarin and English