District Stroke Program

As part of the Central East Stroke Network, Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) was designated as the District Stroke Centre for the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) region in 2005.

In 2012, PRHC physician Dr. Derek Krete was appointed Regional Medical Director of the Central East Stroke Network.

PRHC provides stroke services across the continuum of care, supporting patients in Haliburton, the City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, Peterborough, and Northern Hastings County.

The District Stroke program also works with hospital and community partners to support and deliver Best Practice Recommendations in all phases of stroke care.

The HKPR District Stroke Centre is committed to:

• Providing organized and coordinated stroke care to patients based on best practices and evidence
• Working with our community partners to provide leadership in stroke care
• Ongoing education and training
• Continuous monitoring, evaluation and improvement of services in the HKPR District.

Hours of Operation:
24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Contact phone number:
(705) 743-2121 ext. 3946