The Tedy’s Team Center of Excellence in Stroke Recovery brings together education, rehabilitation, research, and community engagement to advance recovery after stroke. Through innovative programming, interprofessional collaboration, and outreach initiatives, the Center is working to improve lives while expanding access to stroke recovery resources across our communities.
On March 6th, stroke survivors and their care partners gathered for Moving Forward Together, a day focused on connection, reflection, and recovery after stroke. The event featured a presentation by MGH Institute faculty member Dr. Kathy Lyons, a nationally recognized expert in recovery, interactive workshops, and a movement session led by Urbanity Dance that encouraged participants to explore recovery through movement and community.
Tedy's Team Center of Excellence is committed to improving stroke outcomes in our communities by raising awareness of the signs of stroke and the importance of acting quickly. People who arrive at the emergency room within three hours of their first symptoms often experience less disability at three months compared to those who receive delayed care.
Harvard Kent Elementary School
In March, Tedy's Team Center of Excellence participated in theHarvard Kent Elementary School Wellness Night, teaching students and their families about stroke awareness.
Beverly Gibbons Community Center
Tedy's Team Center partnered with NEWHealth to host an educational stroke workshop at the Beverly Gibbons Center in Charlestown, where community members learned about the signs of stroke and made BE FAST bracelets.
Health Fair in Roxbury
In May, Tedy's Team Center provided health education resources to members of the Roxbury community at the Your Healthy Java/Joseph R. Betancourt Health Fair.
Recognition
We are proud to recognize outstanding contributions of students and faculty to stroke prevention, recovery, education, research, and community outreach at the MGH Institute of Health Professions.
Opportunities to Engage
We welcome you to the Tedy’s Team Center community. Whether you are a stroke survivor, caregiver, student, clinician, researcher, or community partner, there are many ways to get involved and connect with our work.
Opportunities include:
Collaborate on Research & Clinical Programs
Mentor a Student Capstone Project
Connect with Other Stroke Survivors
Explore Programs for Stroke Survivors & Caregivers
Volunteer at BE FAST Community Outreach Events
Interested in learning more? Join an upcoming virtual drop-in session on Wednesday June 17th at 2pm to connect with the Center team and explore opportunities to get involved.
