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You’ve been asking, and we are finally answering! The Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa now has brain injury survivor wallet cards available! Sometimes, we may encounter a medical emergency where it can be important to communicate that we have had a brain injury. Sometimes, people may have a hard time understanding something we are trying
May is Stroke Awareness Month
Guest Author: Melis Gumusoglu, Intern at Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. Around 795,000 people in the United States are the victims of a stroke and may have long-term impacts on their quality of life because of it. Brain injury is a common consequence
“Do I have CTE?” With as commonly as it’s being talked about on news broadcasts, various articles, and on social media, it’s no wonder that we here at the Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa are receiving more and more questions about this brain disease. But what really is CTE? And what is the likelihood that
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
“Resource Guide for Iowans Affected by Brain Injury” – Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa Releases First Edition
“Resource Guide for Iowans Affected by Brain Injury” Brain injury is a complicated diagnosis, and understanding this new world can be confusing and overwhelming after an injury has occurred. For more than 35 years, the Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa has been working to be there for Iowans who find themselves navigating this unanticipated landscape.
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
Each time a person shares their brain injury story, it not only spreads awareness; it also raises the hopes of other people living with brain injury. A personal story can be the beacon in the dark for someone desperately trying to find another person who understands. Who has lived it. Who gets it. That is