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Survivor and Family Regional Seminars

Brain Injury Association of Missouri
                Survivor and Family Regional Seminars               
Same Sessions – Two Locations
Southwest – February 25, 2012
Western – April 28, 2012
9:00 am – 2:30 pm

Admission – Free

REGISTRATION REQUIRED, two weeks prior to seminar date

Who should attend:
Survivors of brain injury, family members and friends
who are just weeks past injury or many years post injury.

Sessions
Brain Injury 101
Pediatric Brain Injury
Aging with Brain Injury
Happiness and Spirituality Following Brain Injury
Social Security and Disability
Panel Discussion: Survivors 5+ years Post Injury and Family Members
Panel: Survivors 5+ years Post Injury
Panel: Family Members

The Brain Injury Association of Missouri Survivor and Family Regional Seminars will provide helpful information, practical suggestions and support for survivors of brain injury and their families. 

Please register today for the Brain Injury Association of Missouri Survivor and Family Regional Seminar and/or share with persons with brain injury and their families to encourage their attendance.  Click here for the Registration Form or Register online.

You help sharing the registration material is greatly appreciated as this education and support is very beneficial as individuals and families experience first-hand about brain injuries, face new challenges, overcome obstacles and celebrate accomplishments.

Register online now at www.biamo.org. 

For more information, contact the Brain Injury Association of Missouri at 1-800-444-6443 or info@biamo.org. 

Sponsorship and exhibit opportunities available.  Click here for the Sponsorship Brochure or contact me at MCunningham@biamo.org or 800-444-6443 to discuss your Sponsorship.

 

Sports Concussion Seminar

Sports Concussions: Facts, Fallacies and New Frontiers seminar will be held on March 1, 2012, 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., at St. Louis University Allied Health Multi-Purpose Room.  The seminar is free but registration is required.  Make your reservation now. 


This seminar is designed to educate youth and high school team coaches, athletic program administrators, athletic trainers, school nurses and school administrators about concussions. Parents assisting during practice or games are also encouraged to attend.


Top experts in the field of concussion treatment will present the latest information regarding: 

  • signs and symptoms of a concussion, 
  • current approaches in evaluating a possible concussion and 
  • appropriate management of a concussion.  


There will also be update-to-date information about Missouri’s sports concussion law that went into effect on August 28, 2011.  In addition, athletes will share their personal experiences with concussions.


Featured speakers include international concussion expert and Keynote Speaker Dr. Ruben Echemendia, and Mike “The Tackle” Jones, former St. Louis Rams player and current Lincoln University Head Football Coach.  The Panel of Experts also includes: Dr. Mark Halstead, Dr. Brandon Larkin, Dr. Raman Malhortra, Dr. Tom Martin, and Athletic Trainers Rex Sharp and Nate Wilmes.


Registration is required and requested by February 24, 2012.  Make your reservation now for Sports Concussions: Facts, Fallacies and New Frontiers.



SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES


Your sponsorship reflects your commitment to protect young athletes through educational programming for coaches, athletic team administrators and school personnel. Promotional material and at-seminar recognition will increase awareness of your products and services as well as support for the Brain Injury Association of Missouri.  


Download the Sports Concussions: Facts, Fallacies and New Frontiers sponsorship brochure for details. 

Brain Injury Association of Missouri Annual Statewide Conference

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Brain Injury Association of Missouri
8th Annual Statewide Conference
October 4 – 6, 2012
St. Charles Convention Center
Saint Charles, Missouri

 

 



Annual Statewide Conference 2011

St. Charles Convention Center

October 20 – 22, 2011


National and local experts were featured at the Brain Injury Association of Missouri 7th Annual Statewide Conference on October 20 – 22, at the St. Charles Convention Center.  The Conference sessions featured presentations and discussions about innovative therapies and treatments, best practices and current research in the field of brain injury.

Keynote Speakers: 

  • Jeffrey S. Kreutzer, Ph.D., ABPP, Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
  • David Brody, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at Washington University School of Medicine
  • Kate Adamson, Author and inspirational speaker


2011 Conference Overview

The Brain Injury Association of Missouri 7th Annual Statewide Conference is an educational opportunity for healthcare  professionals as well as survivors of brain injury and their families. 

This is the only conference in Missouri  established to specifically address issues relating to brain injury.

The BIA-MO 7th Annual Statewide Conference featured national and local experts sharing cutting edge technologies, innovative therapeutic and program strategies, and  current trends in research. 

Sessions held on Thursday, October 20 and Friday, October 21 focused on topics of most interest to healthcare professionals, rehabilitation specialists, physicians, neuropsychologists, vocational counselors, social workers, case managers, and other professionals who work in the field of brain injury. 

On Saturday, October 22, a Survivor and Family Day was held free-of-charge for survivors of brain injury and their families.  Saturday also featured the Awards Luncheon and Annual Meeting.

See the Professional Conference page for more details.


 

Survivors and Family Seminar Day - Eastern Missouri

Survivors and Family Seminar Day - Eastern Missouri
October 22, 2011
St. Charles Convention Center
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

As part of the Brain Injury Association of Missouri 7th Annual Statewide Conference, a special day for survivors of brain injury and their families was held October 22, 2011.
 
Sessions for the Survivors and Family Seminar Day on Saturday, October 22, included: 

When a Loved One Has Brain Injury
Survivor Success – Kate Adamson
Pain Management
Memory Techniques for Brain Fitness
Behavior Management
Depression and Suicide

Attendance was free.

Click here to register online.

 For more information see the Professional Conference page.

Sports Concussion Educational Programs

Concussion Overview for Parents

A 15-minute presentation at meetings for sports parents includes information about the symptoms of a concussion and what to do if you think your child may have sustained a possible concussion.  An overview of Missouri's new sports concussion legislation is also discussed.  

Contact BIA-MO for information at info@biamo.org or 800-444-6443.

 

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Brain Injury Association of Missouri, Inc.

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Saint Louis Missouri 63132

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Phone 314-426-4024

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