Active Duty and Reserve Service Members are at high risk of sustaining a brain injury. Since 2013, an average of 22,000 Service Members a year have sustained a brain injury from combat, training maneuvers, recreation and daily life. The majority of combat related brain injuries for service members are from blast injuries. Learn More #ChangeYourMindAboutBrainInjury [...]
The Brain Injury Association of Missouri (BIA-MO) Survivor and Family Regional Seminars provide helpful information, practical suggestions and support for life with brain injury. Each year, regional Seminars are held in Southwest and Western Missouri in Spring and Eastern Missouri in October. Seminars are free, but registration is required. Western - Saturday, April 18, 2020 [...]
This week of fun, socializing and adventure for persons with brain injury is one of the initial programs of BIA-MO and continues its positive impact today. The BIA-MO Donald Danforth Jr. Wilderness Camp is a week-long organized outdoor experience, held at Sunnyhill Adventures in Dittmer, Missouri for persons with a brain injury. During Camp, survivors of [...]
Sports Concussions: Facts, Fallacies and New Frontiers Seminars The Brain Injury Association of Missouri (BIA-MO) Sports Concussions: Facts, Fallacies and New Frontiers Seminars are a professional development opportunity for youth sports team and school personnel to reduce the risk of concussions and improve concussion management protocols. Education is currently being held between February 6 and [...]
Soil and Pasture Improvement Workshops An upcoming opportunity to learn more about soil and pasture improvement techniques. Topics Include: Soil Fertility Nitrogen Management Reseeding Pastures Herbicide Options Livestock Management on Pasture Cost Breakdown Monday, February 3, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Washington County Library, Lower Level 235 E High St Potosi, MO 63664 See [...]
This year's Honorees have prevented brain injuries, assisted individuals with brain injury to be successful, and supported services for survivors, family members and the community. These individuals and organizations made outstanding contributions in the brain injury community.
The Brain Injury Association of Missouri (BIA-MO) Survivor and Family Regional Seminars provide helpful information, practical suggestions and support for life with brain injury. Each year, regional Seminars are held in Southwest and Western Missouri in Spring and Eastern Missouri in October.
The Brain Injury Association of Missouri Annual Statewide Conference is the only Conference in Missouri established specifically to address current trends in innovative therapeutic strategies, cutting-edge and best practice treatment options, and research relating to brain injury.
Governor Parson Vetoed SB 147! Thank you to everyone who contacted Governor Mike Parson regarding the importance of maintaining the Missouri all-rider motorcycle helmet law. On Friday, July 12 Governor Parson vetoed Senate Bill (SB) 147 which would have repealed the Missouri motorcycle helmet law. The voice of brain injury was heard – thanks [...]
Bowling for Brain Injury 2019 - Success! Saturday, June 8, 2019 Kansas City, MO Saturday, June 15, 2019 St. Louis, MO Springfield, MO 12:00 pm (Noon) to 2:00 pm THANK YOU! You raised more than $36,000 which exceeded the goal! You are helping to increase awareness about brain injury, provide services for persons with [...]
