Brain Injury Awareness Project
The Brain Injury Awareness Project, a new digital series created and presented by nonprofit Brain Injury Services, convenes brain injury experts, survivors and clinicians to explore the science of brain injuries and the remarkable stories of perseverance.
Brain Injury Awareness Project
Awareness Is the First Step: Brain Injury Diagnosis & Treatment
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Brain Injury Services
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Season 1
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Episode 5
1.5 million Americans experience a brain injury each year, but among those, only 230,000 admit themselves to a hospital for treatment. Knowing the warning signs and when to seek help is the first step in brain injury recovery. Physiatrist Dr. Gregory O’Shanick, Medical Director Emeritus of the Brain Injury Association of America and President and Medical Director of the Center for Neurorehabilitation Services in Richmond, VA, joins for a discussion about brain injury diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.