Monthly Archives: September 2011

Webinar: “Transitioning Youth to Adult Health Care Systems”

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Ian Mattoch

You are invited to participate in an Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) webinar titled “ Transitioning Youth and Young Adults from Pediatric to Adult Health Care Systems”. The webinar will discuss existing approaches to transitioning youth and young adults … Continue reading →

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Legislation Introduced: For Year 2012 Appropriations

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Ian Mattoch

The National Association of State Head Injury Administrators announced that the House will take up a continuing resolution (CR) today to keep federal government programs operating after Sept. 30, which FY 2011 ends. The bill extends funding until November 18 … Continue reading →

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Aloha!!

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Ian Mattoch

    Received aloha from colleague running a Bay Area rehab facility for persons with a traumatic brain injury.  In our on-going journey to find and update resources for our clients, we had the opportunity to meet a nationally ranked, skilled and … Continue reading →

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CDC Webcast: Reducing Severe TBI in the US

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Ian Mattoch

You are invited to participate in a live webcast entitled “Reducing Severe Traumatic Brain Injury in the U.S.,” Tuesday, September 20, 2010 at 1:00 pm (EDT).  The webcast commemorates the 2nd anniversary session of CDC’s Public Health Grand Rounds. This … Continue reading →

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Attorney Woody Igou presents “Cognitive Reserve and TBI Litigation”

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Ian Mattoch

Attorney Woody Igou will be presenting a paper “Cognitive Reserve and TBI Litigation” tomorrow, September 16th at the 24th Annual North American Brain Injury Society (NABIS) Conference in New Orleans, LA.  Mr. Igou writes:  “The term “cognitive reserve” has been … Continue reading →

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Craig Hospital 2012 Brain Injury Summit: A Meeting of the Minds

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Ian Mattoch

January 9-11, 2012 Beaver Creek, Colorado Craig Hospital invites you to join them in one of North America’s most most popular winter venues for a state-of-the-art continuing education experience designed for professionals committed to enhancing the lives of persons with … Continue reading →

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BIAA Webinar: Hypoxic-Ischemic Brain Injury

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Ian Mattoch

David Strauss Memorial Lecture: Hypoxic-Ischemic Brain Injury, Tuesday, September 27, 2011, at 3 p.m. ET: David Arciniegas, MD, will discuss hypoxic-ischemic brain injuries. Objectives: At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will:  Possess a working definition of hypoxic-ischemic brain injury (HI-BI),  Understand … Continue reading →

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BIAA Webinar: Caregivers’ Seminar: Managing Brain Injury after Rehab

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Ian Mattoch

Caregivers’ Education Seminar: Double Whammy: Managing Brain Injury and Severe Mental Illness after Rehabilitation  Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at 3 p.m. ET: Rolf Gainer, Ph.D., CEO, Brookhaven Hospital and Neurologic Rehabilitation Institute of Ontario, will address the dynamics which can affect a … Continue reading →

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BIAA Awards: Nathan Zasler, CEO and Flora Hammond, Chief of Medical Affairs

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Ian Mattoch

  BIAA is thrilled to announce the recipients of its two distinguished national awards.     Dr. Nathan D. Zasler, CEO and medical director of Tree of Life, a living assistance and transitional rehabilitation program for persons with acquired brain injury, has … Continue reading →

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TBI Segment on Monday’s Diane Rehm Show

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Ian Mattoch

   On Monday September 12th, the Diane Rehm show featured a segment on “Concussions: An Overlooked Epidemic.” The U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimates between two and four million people suffer from concussions every year. Brain injuries are vastly under-reported … Continue reading →

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