Concussion and Brain Injury

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Entered in Database : 2006-12-21 00:00:00
length : 3633
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Host: Beth Faichney
Guests: Michael V. Kaplen, Esq, Attorney with a practice specializing in representing individuals with brain injury and President of the Brain Injury Association of New York State, Richard Hodder, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.P., Medical Director, Northeast Center for Special Care, JoAnne Ligouri RN, Northeast Center for Special Care and Facilitator of ThinkFirst of Lake Katrine.
Time: 36:33

Synopsis: A program about concussion, brain injury and prevention. Mr. Kaplen has been an outspoken critic of professional sports in the light of a recent series of concussions involving professional athletes and an advocate for safety and prevention. A strong case is presented by Mr. Kaplen for changes in protocols and assessment used in sports. Dr. Hodder discusses the health and medical aspect of concussion and Ms. Ligouri highlights the work in prevention education through a regional ThinkFirst program.

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