Monthly Archives: October 2011

Defense Centers of Excellence: Limited Budget and Performance Information on the Center for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Ian Mattoch

FEDERAL WATCH posted the following with regard to U.S. GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE (GAO) and TBI:  Why GAO Did This Study:  The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 established the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic … Continue reading →

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National Institutes of Health (NIH) Imaging of Traumatic Brain Injury Patients Swifter and Safer with New Technology

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Ian Mattoch

Federal Watch posted the following with regard to U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS) and TBI:  Researchers have a new weapon in their arsenal to diagnose and treat traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among military … Continue reading →

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to Develop Concussion Guidelines

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Ian Mattoch

Federal Watch posted the following with regard to the US Department of Health and Human Services and TBI:  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has agreed to implement the key provision of the previously introduced Concussion Treatment and Care … Continue reading →

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National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) Funds Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) to Help Children with Traumatic Brain Injury

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Ian Mattoch

Federal Watch posted the following regarding Department of Education and TBI:   The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) was recently awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research to work in collaboration … Continue reading →

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Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE) Talks Military Families Initiatives with International Audience

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Ian Mattoch

Federal Watch posted the following TBI news regarding the Department of Defense:  Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE) psychological health subject matter experts gathered in September to prepare for an upcoming International Initiative for … Continue reading →

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HRSA Releases New Report on Health and Children in Rural Areas

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Ian Mattoch

Susan L. Vaughn, Director of Public Policy for the National Association of State Head Injury Associations posted on October 28, 2011 Administrative News for its publication, NASHIA’s Washington Weekly.  Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)’s new report on Health and … Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Ian Mattoch

January 9-11, 2012, Beaver Creek, Colorado   Craig Hospital invites you to join us in one of North America’s 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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CDC Releases Report on Excessive Alcohol Consumption

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Ian Mattoch

News from the National Association of State Head Injury Administrators  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the results of a study this week that revealed that the cost of excessive alcohol consumption in the United States in … Continue reading →

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HRSA Interagency Working Group on TBI Meets

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Ian Mattoch

News from the National Association of State Head Injury Administrators On Oct. 13, the HRSA Federal TBI Program convened its second interagency work group to focus on interagency collaboration among its sister agencies. The work group is planning topics for … Continue reading →

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Institute of Medicine Releases Report on Cognitive Therapy

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Ian Mattoch

News from the National Association of State Head Injury Administrators:  Last week, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released its report, “Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injury: Evaluating the Evidence”, after studying whether existing research provides a conclusive evidence base … Continue reading →

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