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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 Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa (BIAIA) is committed to leading efforts that makes brain injury prevention, rehabilitation, and support services a priority within the state of Iowa. BIAIA works with policy makers at various levels to help grow services for those that have experienced a brain injury. We help individuals with brain injury, their
BIAIA Press Release: Workshop for caregivers, families, January 30 in Council Bluffs
Currently, more than 95,000 Iowans live with a long-term disability due to an acquired brain injury. Recovery following a brain injury is an intense and difficult experience for survivors, requiring understanding and acceptance of resulting disabilities, along with new expectations for quality of life and self-fulfillment. Family members, who most often serve as caregivers and
BIAIA Press Release: “Unmasking Brain Injury” pop-up art exhibit opens Dec. 20
Eileen, a brain injury survivor who lives in Ankeny, painted her mask pink, orange, blue and purple. Divided into bright blocks of color, Eileen’s mask also features the words “happy,” “sad,” and “Mom.” “My mask represents my different emotions that I go through,” she wrote, in a statement accompanying the art project. “The purple side
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