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    Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter Signs Executive Order On Brain Injury Services, Part 1

    From State Bill Colorado (www.statebill.com) GOV. RITTER IMPROVES BRAIN INJURY SERVICES Gov. Bill Ritter today issued an executive order to ...


    Brain Injury Association of Colorado–Outdoor Adventure Program ...

    June 1, 2011

    Don’t miss this exciting chance for 5 days of fun and adventure!  Come stay in our accessible lodge as we spend 5 busy days on a accessible ropes course, hand cycling, and white water rafting, canoeing, fishing, hiking, rock-climbing, and a getting down with a wild dance party!   

    This camp is custom designed for adults age 18 and above with Traumatic Brain Injuries.   All abilities are welcome to apply. For more information about this camp or to get a application please contact Linda Heesch at the Brain Injury Association. 

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    School pays tribute to Jake Snakenberg
    Snakenberg Youth Concussion Act. "They allowed us to reopen this whole episode, tragic episode in their lives in order to help pass this piece of legislation," Gavin Attwood, executive director of the Brain Injury Association of Colorado, said.

    Jantz hopeful for lasting legacy to grow from tragedy
    The Brain Injury Association of Colorado will be sending information to coaches statewide in the coming months about how to identify symptoms of a concussion. As of January 2012, all coaches of any organized youth athletic activity for children between

    CONCUSSIONS: Coaches being put to the test
    It is a minor brain injury that usually doesn't interfere with normal brain function. b. It is a bump or blow to the head that can be prevented by wearing a helmet. c. It is only possible when the individual is knocked unconscious. d.

    NBA works on plan for concussions
    Snakenberg, a Colorado high school student, died in 2004 after being hit during a football game. Doctors said his injury was likely compounded by a concussion he suffered in a previous game. / The Associated Press Brian Scalabrine was guarding Dirk

    High school sports: Law aims to knock out concussions
    Geoffrey Lauer, executive director of Brain Injury Association of Iowa, lobbied on behalf of the bill. He feels there will be an increase in safety at a negligible cost. “The cost is that of adding one additional page in the sports information packet,”

    10 Spine Surgeons Focusing on Trauma

    Scott L. Blumenthal, MD (Texas Back Institute, Plano). Dr. Blumenthal is a spine consultant for the Dallas Mavericks and a partner with Texas Back Institute. He has a professional interest in treating spinal conditions, including spinal trauma. During his career, Dr. Blumenthal has served as a principle investigator for SB III Charite Artificial Disc and clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He is a member of several professional organizations, including North American Spine Society, Spine Arthroplasty Society and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has authored numerous articles about spinal surgery that are published in professional journals. Dr. Blumenthal earned his medical degree at Northwestern University Medical School in Evanston, Ill., and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Dallas. His additional training includes a fellowship in