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Shaken Baby Syndrome
Every day three to four children are victims of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) with 20 percent of the cases proving fatal in the first few days after injury. SBS is the leading cause of child abuse death in the United States and it is 100 percent preventable. Shaken Baby Syndrome, also known as inflicted Traumatic Brain Injury (iTBI) happens when a parent or caregiver shakes a child so hard that the unsupported head moves about violently, causing damage to the brain and blood vessels as the brain repeatedly hits the skull. Shaking a baby can trigger a "whiplash" effect that can lead to internal injuries including bleeding in the brain or in the eyes. It is important to understand that SBS is the result of violent shaking that leads to a brain injury, which is much like what an adult may sustain in repeated car crashes. Often there are no obvious external physical signs, such as bruising or bleeding to indicate an injury. Click here for more information.

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2012 Underwriting
Looking for marketing and vendor opportunities? The 2012 Annual Underwriting package has being mailed to all previous sponsors and advertisers and is now available online.

The Mind Matters magazine, Consumer Guide, Annual Conference for Professionals and the Walk for Thought are just some of the great opportunities to promote your business and achieve your marketing goals.

Click here to read our 2012 Underwriting Package. Contact Lori Peterson, Development Manager, with any questions or to secure your spot for 2012, or call us at 612-378-2742 or 800-669-6442.

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Mind Matters
In the Winter edition of Mind Matters, read about the Walk for Thought, supporting a family member with a brain injury, finding community in Resource Facilitation, and the gift of giving. Click here to read Mind Matters.

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Sports Concussion Training Now Available
Sports concussion training is now available for youths of all ages through high school, including youths, teammates, coaches, trainers, teachers, nurses and parents. Learn how to prevent sports concussions as well as to identify signs and symptoms if a sports concussion occurs. Find out more about our Sports Concussion Training by clicking here.

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Brain Injury Basics Classes Schedule
Brain Injury Basics classes are developed for individuals with brain injury, their friends and family and the professionals who serve them. Click here for more information.

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Public Policy
The vision of the Brain Injury Association of Minnesota is that of an active grassroots community of people working toward solutions to the complex problems associated with brain injury. The Public Policy Department conducts direct lobbying activities at the Capitol as well as grassroots activity that builds the capacity of people to take action to help meet the need of all Minnesotans affected by brain injury. Join our community of advocates today by visiting our Advocacy Action Center.

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Looking for Books on Brain Injury?
Lash and Associates Publishing/Training Inc. specializes in information and books for the rehabilitation and treatment of brain injury, blast injury, PTSD, and concussion.  There are also books and manuals on adults and children with special needs and disabilities and more. Click here to go the Lash and Associates Web site for more information.