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Corey Koskie Announced as Honorary Chair and Ambassador of 2008 Walk for Thought to Benefit Minnesotans with Brain Injury- The Brain Injury Association of Minnesota proudly announces that, Corey Koskie, former Minnesota Twins third-baseman will be the Honorary Chair and Ambassador the Walk for Thought. Koskie will be leading his own Walk team and will be part of the pre-Walk program at the Como Park location in St. Paul. Click here for more on this story.
- Department of Human Services Employee Receives Elinor D. Hands Award - May 9, 2008
- Deb Williamson of the Minnesota Department of Education received the Elinor D. Hands Award, presented by the Brain Injury Association of Minnesota, at the 23rd Annual Conference for Professionals in Brain Injury. This award, named in honor of Ellie Hands, the Brain Injury Association of Minnesota's first Executive Director, in recognition of the immense impact she had in shaping services for people with brain injury in Minnesota, is presented annually to an individual who has significantly advanced the cause of brain injury services. Click here for more on this story.
- Traumatic Brain Injury Specialist Honored with "Care Beyond Expectations" Award - April 20, 2008
- The Brain Injury Association of Minnesota recognized Rosemary Froehle with the "Caring Beyond Expectations" Award at their 23rd Annual Conference for Professionals in Brain Injury. Endowed by Dr. Robert Karol, this award is given annually by the Brain Injury Association of Minnesota to a person who exemplifies passionate, personal direct service to persons with brain injury. Click here for more on this story.
- Volunteer Computer Specialist Recognized with Volunteer Services Award - April 20, 2008
- The Brain Injury Association of Minnesota recognized Andy Schoeberl at the 23rd Annual Conference for Professionals in Brain Injury with the Distinguished Volunteer Service Award. This award is bestowed annually to one volunteer whose initiative and dedication has made a significant impact on services for persons with brain injury. Click here for more on this story.
Governor Pawlenty Proclaims March "Brain Injury Awareness Month" - March 5, 2008- To raise awareness about the silent health epidemic of brain injury and to support the estimated 100,000 Minnesotans living with a disability as a result of brain injury, Governor Tim Pawlenty has proclaimed March as "Brain Injury Awareness Month" in Minnesota. In conjunction with this proclamation, the Brain Injury Association of Minnesota is releasing a list of the common C.A.U.S.E.S. of brain injury to help educate the public about prevention and bring awareness to this silent epidemic. Click here for more on this story.
Fall Prevention during Brain Injury Awareness Month - February 20, 2008- Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty has once again declared March as Brain Injury Awareness Month. Following on the success of last year's proclamation, the Brain Injury Association of Minnesota is ramping up its efforts to spread awareness of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), frequently referred to as a "silent epidemic." Click here for more on this story.
Traumatic Brain Injury in Prisons - January 29, 2008- A recent study conducted by the Brain Injury Research Center at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York has linked the occurrence of an undiagnosed brain injury in an individual’s past to complications in their current daily life. The report goes on to note the cognitive and behavioral problems a brain injury can lead to and the ensuing results of these issues including alcoholism and addiction as well as chronic homelessness. An article in the Wall Street Journal cited specific examples involving the impairment of two professionals and a school-aged child. Click here for more on this story.