The Brain Injury Association of Missouri (BIA-MO) is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization. We provide support, education, recreation, referral services and advocacy for persons with brain injury and their families as well as professionals and the community.
News and Announcements
Survivor and Family Seminars
Southwest - February 25, 2012
Western - April 28, 2012
The Regional Seminar - Southwest is scheduled for February 25 at Mercy Hospital - Springfield. The Regional Seminar - Western is April 28 at the Church of the First Nazarene, Kansas City.
These educational seminars feature local experts and provide the information about how to navigate the new challenges survivors of brain injury and their families face every day. Topics include Pediatric Brain Injury, Aging with Brain Injury, Happiness and Spirituality Following Brain Injury, Social Security and Disability as well as panel discussions consisting of survivors and family members. In addition, exhibits by vendors are available during breaks.
Attendance is free but registration is required. Learn more..
Sponsorships make it possible for persons with brain injury and their families to attend the BIA-MO Survivor and Family Regional Seminars free of charge. Show your commitment to helping survivors of brain injury with your Sponsorship today. Click here for the Sponsorship Brochure.
Sports Concussions: Facts, Fallacies and New Frontiers
March 1, 2012
St. Louis University Allied Health Building, Multi-Purpose Room
7:30 am – 1:30 pm
Free – registration required
The Sports Concussions: Facts, Fallacies and New Frontiers seminar educates youth and high school team coaches, athletic program administrators, athletic trainers, school nurses and school administrators about concussions in an effort to protect our young athletes.
Featured speakers include international concussion expert Dr. Ruben Echemendia and Mike “The Tackle” Jones, former NFL player and Lincoln University Head Football Coach.
Seminar content includes the signs and symptoms of a concussion, current approaches in evaluating a possible concussion, appropriate management of a concussion, Missouri’s sports concussion law and athletes’ personal experiences with concussions.
Admission is free – registration required by February 24, 2012. Make your reservation now.
Sponsorship Opportunities are still available. Become a Sponsor today.
Sports Concussion Legislation effective August 28, 2011
Missouri House Bill 300 known as the “Interscholastic Youth Sports Brain Injury Prevention Act” became effective August 28, 2011. The primary intent is to promote the safety and protection against long-term injury of a youth athlete. Read more about HB300.
For information and materials regarding sports concussions, click here.