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Don’t Mess with-Your ‘Melon’ Abbott and the Brain Injury Association of-America Urge ‘If You Hit Your Head Get it Checked’ in New Public Service Announcement
Abbott and the Brain Injury Association of America announced have launched a new public service campaign to draw attention to concussions.
Policy Corner: March 10, 2023
This week in brief: President Releases FY 2024 Budget Recommendations; Senators Introduce Legislation to Build the Healthcare Workforce.
Policy Corner: February 24, 2023
This week in brief: Senate HELP Committee Studies Health Care Workforce Shortages; Senate Appropriations Leadership Announce Subcommittees; CMS Proposes Benefit Expansion for Power Seat Elevation Equipment; Organizations Plan for Brain Injury Awareness Month.
Policy Corner: February 17, 2023
This week in brief: Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Bills to Improve Services for Veterans with Disabilities; BIAA Supports CMS Rule Regarding Medicare Advantage and Prior Authorization; Organizations are Gearing Up for Brain Injury Awareness Month.
Policy Corner: December 23, 2022
House of Representatives is set to vote on the Consolidated Appropriations Act; Senators Included ABLE Age Adjustment Act in the Spending Bill; Lawmakers Include Assistive Technology in Defense Authorization Bill; ACL Schedules TBI Stakeholders Day.
The Brain Injury Association of America and Abbott launch Concussion Awareness Now coalition
Abbott and the Brain Injury Association of America announced today they have cofounded a coalition of nearly 20 advocacy groups.
October 2022 Larry Marquis
Well, here it is seven years later. I wrote my story in 2015 after having two strokes in 2009 that left me with memory, vision and balance issues. I’ve come a long way since then. I was ready to give up, give up life like many that have had a stroke or TBI. But, I...
Policy Corner: September 30, 2022
This Week in Brief: Congress Works to Pass Continuing Resolution to Fund Federal Government; House Passes Trauma Systems and Emergency Care Act; Democratic Leaders File Amicus Brief to Support Individuals’ Rights Regarding Federal Programs.
An Update on the BIAA Research Grants Programs
Recipients of BIAA's research grants are seeking cures for chronic brain injury. Get an update on the researchers' progress in this article from our recent issue of THE Challenge!.
Policy Corner: September 16, 2022
This Week in Brief: House Passes Bill to Improve Access to Care for Seniors; Lawmaker Introduces Resolution for National Brain Health Day; VA Announces It will Extend Eligibility for Certain Veterans and Their Family Caregivers; BIAA Supports CMS’ Proposed Rule on Dental Surgical Services Provided in Hospital Settings.
CBIST Spotlight: Christina Dillahunt-Aspillaga
Dr. Dillahunt-Aspillaga received her PhD in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Florida. She is employed as a tenured Professor in the Department of Child and Family Studies, Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling program in the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences at the University of South Florida, Tampa