South Asian Health Forum: Your Health in Your Hands: Preventing and Managing Stroke

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Dear iCON Friends,

Thank you for registering! The in-person workshop has reached maximum capacity. We warmly invite you to join the health forum online. We appreciate your support!

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The iCON South Asian Health Forum: Your Health in Your Hands: Managing and Preventing Stroke will take place on Sunday, February 8th, 2026. It will be conducted in Panjabi, in-person with an online recording that will be made available after the event. Lunch will be provided. Visit the health exhibition during the lunch break.

This forum will engage several expert speakers, followed by a panel discussion. Participants will learn about:

Symptoms, risk factors, prevention strategies, and nutritional considerations
Post stroke management – rehabilitation, mental health/cognitive health, and transition to home
Guidance on where and how to find support and healthcare resources in the community

Event Poster

Expert Speakers and Sessions:

What is Stroke and its Management?

Dr. Jaskiran Brar, Neurologist

Healthy and Balanced Diet at Home

Priti Suri, Registered Dietitian

Panel Discussion

Take Charge After Stroke: Recovery, Resilience, and Readiness

Rehabilitation and Recovery After a Stroke

Dr. Harleen Chohan, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Active Engagement in Managing Chronic Disease

Self-Management BC