News & Announcements

Walleyes for Warriors Sponsorship Information08-Feb-2012

Learn all about the "Walleyes for Warriors" event and how you can sponsor and support the troops. Click here for specifics. (http://biami.org/michigan-brain-injury-events.htm).. Read More...

Gaylord Town Hall on Auto No-Fault Feb. 9th07-Feb-2012

The Coalition Protecting Auto No-Fault (CPAN), supported by BIAMI and MBIPC, is hosting several town hall meetings across the state designed to raise awareness about the proposed changes to Michigan's.. Read More...

Kalamazoo Town Hall Meeting Re-Scheduled06-Feb-2012

Auto No-Fault Town Hall Meeting that was tentatively scheduled for Monday, Feb. 6th will take place in late February. More information to come... Read More...

CPAN Files FOIA Lawsuit to Access23-Jan-2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Josh Hovey 1:30 p.m. Monday, January 23, 2012 Truscott Rossman (517) 487-9320 CPAN Files FOIA Lawsuit .. Read More...

3rd Annual Tight Lines for Troops Charity Fishing Tournament18-Jan-2012

Veterans and current military service members can register on-line at www.tightlinesfortroops.com (http://www.tightlinesfortroops.com/). Please visit the website to see what an amazing event this .. Read More...

Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Town Hall Meetings on Auto No-Fault12-Jan-2012

There are several town hall meetings scheduled or in the planning stages (see below). February 2 Traverse City, 6:30pm -8:30pm - History Center of Traverse City, 322 Sixth Street, Traverse.. Read More...

CBIS Training Dates Announced11-Jan-2012

For BIAMI Group Applicants, CBIS trainings are currently scheduled for March 21 and August 1 in Howell April 10 and August 13 in Grand Rapids For more information click here. (http://.. Read More...

Motocycle Helmet Repeal Update11-Jan-2012

(http://www.change.org/petitions/michigan-governor-veto-helmet-law-repeal-to-protect-heads-and-michigans-bottom-line) Sign the SMARTER Petition! One of our partners, the Skilled Motor.. Read More...

Legacy Society Spring Tribute Dinner Date Announced10-Jan-2012

Saturday, March 31, 2012 The Diamond Center at The Suburban Collection Showplace RSVP, Sponsorship, Auction and Advertisement Opportunities will be listed here soon. Legacy Society Award Honorees:.. Read More...

Keep Your Contact Information Current09-Jan-2012

The Brain Injury Association of Michigan tries to keep our member information current. We ask that you verify your information during the member renewal process. However, if you move or change email.. Read More...

Let's not throw out auto no-fault opinion by Oakland County Road Commissioner28-Dec-2011

Read what the Oakland County Road Commissioner, Greg Jamian has to say about auto no-fault. Click here (http://biami.org/LiteratureRetrieve.aspx?ID=97770&A=SearchResult&SearchID=324770.. Read More...

Auto No-Fault Update Dec. 16th16-Dec-2011

This update is brought to you from the Brain Injury Association of Michigan and the Michigan Brain Injury Provider Council, which are both leaders in the Coalition Protecting Auto No-Fault. T.. Read More...

CPAN Member Update 12161116-Dec-2011

Over the last three weeks more articles and news segments have aired on auto no-fault than I can remember to highlight for you here. Below are links to several released just this week. Please Cli.. Read More...

Meeting with Senator Booher16-Dec-2011

MEMORANDUM TO: Brain Injury Association of Michigan Members FROM: Michael Dabbs .. Read More...

HB 4936 (H-2) Update08-Nov-2011

Rumors have been circulating and we want to provide the most accurate information possible. Based on the best intelligence from our 25 lobbyists working this issue, and confirmation by the Speak.. Read More...

U.S. Military Veterans at State Medical Society Applaud Lawmakers for Meeting with Veteran Care Prov03-Nov-2011

LANSING—Veterans of the United States Armed forces currently serving at the Michigan State Medical Society today issued the following statements in response to yesterday’s meeting betw.. Read More...

FOIA Request Denied, Fate of Auto No-Fault Rests on Unverified Data26-Oct-2011

FOIA Request Denied, Fate of Auto No-Fault Rests on Unverified Data LANSING — The Coalition Protecting Auto No-Fault (CPAN) announced today that its Freedom of Information Act request for cl.. Read More...

Sen. Virgil Smith No-Fault Hearing: "The True and False of Auto No-Fault"24-Oct-2011

Senator Virgil Smith plans to hold a hearing on proposed changes to auto no-fault legislation. CPAN members in the area are strongly encouraged to attend and let him know that the insurance industry's.. Read More...

Those Denied Purple Heart Should Reapply24-Oct-2011

Active-duty and reserve-component Soldiers, as well as veterans, who were denied Purple Heart awards for concussive or mild traumatic brain injuries are encouraged to resubmit documentation for recons.. Read More...

HB 4936 Update and Action Steps13-Oct-2011

Members & Friends, This afternoon a substitute HB 4936 with several last minute amendments was voted on today and passed in committee. (The substitute bill no longer includes a $250,000 l.. Read More...

Representative Rudy Hobbs and Senator Vincent Gregory Town Hall Forum07-Oct-2011

A public forum with legislators regarding Michigan No-Fault is scheduled for Friday October 14, 2pm at TBI Solutions in Southfield, MI. Friday, October 14 · 2:00pm - 5:00pm TBI S.. Read More...

Representative Shirkey Town Hall Forum07-Oct-2011

Please attend this important meeting to let Representative Shirkey know how the proposed legislation will impact your organization or family. Tuesday, October 11 · 6:00pm - 8:00pm .. Read More...

New-age technology to cope with age-old wounds of war26-Jul-2011

WASHINGTON — When terrifying battlefield memories come rushing back, causing night sweats, flashbacks or a panic attack, some troops and vets now find comfort by reaching for their sma.. Read More...

Traumatic Brain Injury and Depression02-May-2011

The Agency for Health Research and Quality recently released a review of 115 clinical studies involving depression after traumatic brain injury. Included in the work are two plain-language guides tha.. Read More...

BIAMI Offers RSS Feeds20-Apr-2011

The Brain Injury Association of Michigan is offering its News and Announcements via RSS feed. An orange RSS icon is located, with the social media icons, next to the News and Announcements header on o.. Read More...

Mike Dabbs Receives National Award02-Dec-2010

We are very proud to announce that BIAMI President, Mike Dabbs has received the Brain Injury Association of America's State Affiliate Leadership Award! View a video (http://www.facebook.com/pag.. Read More...

Can you spare a moment to take our survey?01-Nov-2010

Can you spare a moment to take our survey? We are looking to expand the telephone support group to more participants. Please take the survey titled "Online Support Group Survey (http://www.surveymon.. Read More...

Butch Hollowell's Insurance 101 TV show14-Sep-2010

MBIPC President Lynn Brouwers appeared on Michigan Automobile and Home Insurance Consumer Advocate Butch Hollowell's Insurance 101 TV show (http://mediasite.mihealth.org/mediasite/SilverlightPla.. Read More...

The Current State of Brain Injury: Traumatic Brain Injury Population on the Rise Across Michigan an19-Aug-2010

The Current State of Brain Injury: Traumatic Brain Injury Population on the Rise Across Michigan and the United States Brain Injury Association of Michigan facilitates new initiatives for sports.. Read More...

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