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From Patient to Provider: One Caregiver’s Double Journey
Dr. Cheryle Sullivan shares her story about recovering from multiple concussions and becoming a caregiver for her father after he sustained a TBI.
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Unseen Wounds: The Connection Between Domestic Violence & Concussion
When we think of common causes of concussions, we typically think of falls, motor vehicle accidents, or sports injuries. However, there’s another significant cause of concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) that often get overlooked: domestic violence.
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Coalition Updates
National Concussion Awareness Day 2024 Was a Success!
We are thrilled with the great participation in this year’s National Concussion Awareness Day, which took place on September 20 this year.
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Raising Awareness, Increasing Action: The Importance of Falls Prevention Awareness Week
Many of us know someone who has experienced a fall—we may have even fallen ourselves. Each year, fourteen million people ages 65 and older — or one in four Americans — fall, whether they’re outdoors or in their own homes.
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CAN Coalition Experts
CAN Partner Spotlight: National Athletic Trainers’ Association
There are 18 members that make up the Concussion Awareness Now Coalition, a braintrust of partner organizations that together determine guidelines for concussion care, advocate…
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Coalition Updates
Introducing Concussion Awareness Now Resources for Healthcare Professionals
The need for consistent and timely information around concussion diagnosis and care is something we’ve been hearing a lot from other healthcare professionals—which is why we’re been working hard over the last several months to launch a healthcare professional-specific education resource hub.
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Coalition Updates
National Concussion Awareness Day Campaign
National Concussion Awareness Day is recognized each year on the third Friday of September. This year, National Concussion Awareness Day will be held on September…
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CAN Coalition Experts
Sunny Days & Safe Play: 5 Essential Summer Concussion Prevention Tips for Parents & Caregivers
Learn how to keep your brain safe during the summer months.
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Coalition Updates
CAN On the Road: Cultivating Concussion Awareness Through National Events
It’s been a busy spring and early summer for Concussion Awareness Now (CAN)! Over the last two months, we’ve crisscrossed the United States to attend two national events, all with the goal of continuing to spread the word about concussion awareness and treatment.
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