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,
“Concussion in Adults: Recovering While Managing Life’s Responsibilities” Webinar
Check out our latest webinar, “Concussion in Adults: Recovering While Managing Life’s Responsibilities,” presented by Dr. Shawn Spooner, primary care Sports Medicine physician at UnityPoint Clinic in Urbandale, IA. Dr. Spooner highlights the various difficulties and challenges adults can run into after sustaining an injury and shares resources and medical supports available to assist in
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/
BIAIA Press Release: Iowa Concussion Awareness Month starts with “Ahead of the Game” conference August 10
On Thursday, August 3, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation designating August as Concussion Awareness Month in Iowa, acknowledging a critical need statewide for education and understanding on the topic of concussion, a common form of brain injury. As fall sports get underway in schools and clubs across Iowa, recent research released about the long-term