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Information on U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Reorganization and Current Funding
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a restructuring in accordance with President Trump's Executive Order,…
John D. Corrigan Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) congratulates John D. Corrigan, PhD, who has been awarded the International Brain Injury…
Arkansas Passes Bill to Benefit Brain Injury Survivors
Last week, Governor Huckabee Sanders of Arkansas signed HB 1583 into law, marking a major victory for individuals with acquired brain injuries…
60 Minutes Segment Exploring Blast Injuries Highlights Urgent Need for Awareness and Research on a National Level
On Sunday, March 23, CBS’ 60 Minutes program spotlighted traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) sustained by military service members as a…
Dr. Jeffrey Barth, father of sports neuropsychology, passes away at 76
Jeffrey “Jeff” Theodore Barth, PhD, a former member of the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) Board of Directors and…
Congress to Vote on Temporary Funding Bill Without Critical TBI Act Reauthorization, Affecting 64 Million People with Brain Injury
Critical lifeline for millions remains at risk without Traumatic Brain Injury Act (TBI Act) reauthorization. WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 12, 2025)—…
New National Survey Finds Most Americans Unaware Concussions are Traumatic Brain Injuries
New national survey shows public misconceptions about brain injuries persist and highlights the need for education Survey Highlights: 81% of…
BIAA Announces 2025 Berrol and Caveness Award Recipients
Fairfax, VA – The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) has announced the recipients of the annual BIAA Awards Program,…
NFL Reports Decline in Concussions in 2024, but More Work Remains
Ahead of the Super Bowl, the NFL released concussion data for the 2024 season showing that concussions had overall decreased…