Blogs
Dr. Nate Newman (Iowa Athletic Trainers’ Society) stopped by Good Morning Iowa this morning–even as Gov. Reynolds was preparing to sign the bill–to talk about concussion legislation that was passed through the statehouse: http://www.weareiowa.com/news/local-news/local-doctor-reacts-to-concussion-bill-legislation/1142601745
PRESS RELEASE: Gov. Reynolds Signs New Concussion Legislation to Protect Iowa Students
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds held a signing ceremony this morning for House File 2442, an update to Iowa’s 2011 Youth Sports and Concussion Law. Here’s a summary of what’s new: Prior legislation required that a coach, official, or licensed health care provider must remove a student from activity upon the observation of any signs, symptoms,
The Unmasking Brain Injury display recently went up for viewing beginning March 19 at Genesis Physical Therapy and Wellness Center in Bettendorf . The event, hosted by the Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa (BIAIA), exhibits a number of masks created by people living with brain injuries throughout Iowa. The art exhibit will be open to
The Des Moines Register reporter Aaron Young (right) recently lost his mom, Angela, to a brain injury, and his family received support from the Brain Injury Alliance during their journey. He wrote about his family’s heartbreaking experience here. March is Brain Injury Awareness Month nationwide, and it’s all about sharing stories, both happy and sad, to
Des Moines Register Opinion: Iowa high school football needs stricter concussion guidelines
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/iowa-view/2017/08/18/iowa-high-school-football-needs-stricter-concussion-guidelines/579580001/