The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines concussion as a traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. This sudden movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull, stretching and damaging brain cells and creating chemical changes in the brain.

There may be signs of injury to the head, such as bruising or cuts, or there may be no visible injury. A person does not necessarily pass out after a concussion.

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Fun for everyone!! Form a Team or sign-up as an Individual Bowler. You provide the information and your personalized fundraising page will be created for you. Then you simply send an email or social media post to invite family, friends, and colleagues to support your fundraising efforts to help [...]
The Brain Injury Association of Missouri (BIA-MO) One Day Regional Camps will be held in 2023 as One-Day Regional Outdoor Camps. There will be camp activities of arts and crafts, games and music as well as enjoying nature and spending time with
Survivors of brain injury and family members will come together for an in-person event in Springfield on May 13, Kansas City on June 3 and Saint Louis on October

BIA-MO UPCOMING EVENTS

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Kirksville Support Group

Rural Advocates for Independent Living (RAIL) 1100 S. Jamison, Kirksville,, MO

Kirksville – First Monday of Month at 6:00 pm.  Rural Advocates for Independent Living (RAIL), 1100 S. Jamison, Kirksville, MO 63501 Contact: Don Bindner (660) 988-1923

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Independence Support Group

Old Young School Gym 501 N Dodgion, Independence, MO

Independence – First Tuesday of Month at 7:00 pm.  501 N Dodgion, Independence, MO 64050 (This is the old Young School Gymnasium located next door to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore) Contact: Angela (Angel) Perry, 816-377-0231