The Brain Injury Association of Colorado is the ONLY statewide non-profit exclusively dedicated to brain injury. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with brain injuries and their families and support programs to prevent brain injuries.

Dear Advocates,
Health care reform at the federal level is officially on hold. Republican Scott Brown gained the Massachusetts seat vacated by the death of Edward Kennedy, thereby breaking the 60-vote majority in the Senate. Democrats met privately in the days following the Massachusetts special election but were unable to cultivate a strategy for moving forward at this time. A six-week break is planned, and it is likely policymakers will be forced to accept a substantially scaled-back package or abandon health care reform altogether.

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A look at brain injury from onset through community reintegration

Friday, March 5, 2010
Julie Penrose Health Education & Research Center
6071 Woodmen Road, Suite 220
Colorado Springs, CO

TARGET AUDIENCE: Physicians, Registered Nurses, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Case Managers and other professionals who provide care and services to those with brain injury

CONTACT HOURS: 6 (Approved by Memorial Health System for CNE Hours); 6 CCMs Approved by CCMC

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Educational Conference for Healthcare and Human Service Providers

March 19, 2010
Medical Center of the Rockies - Loveland, CO

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TBI Executive Order Report has been sent to Governor Ritter.
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If you're feeling that you are sometimes unable to focus and would like to get back on track, contact us to see if you are eligible for a new drug study.

• Atomoxetine has been tested and found to be safe and useful for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
• Craig Hospital wants to test Atomoxetine in people who have had a traumatic brain injury and who have attention problems to see if it helps them.
• Participation in the study will last for 8 weeks.

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www.nytimes.com

In a shift in the National Football League's approach to handling concussions, the league will soon require teams to receive advice from independent neurologists while treating players with brain injuries, several people with knowledge of the plan confirmed Sunday.

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