Information allowing you to gain a better understanding of brain injury, rehabilitation services, legal and medical resources. The Association maintains a comprehensive resource library, open daily. We have thousands of articles of resource information available and will provide an individualized information packet. The Brain Injury Association of Michigan is proud to have been working with the National Brain Injury Information Center (NBIIC) since 2005. At that time, calls made to the national toll free telephone number from Michigan and just 2 other states were routed back to the their original state. At this time there are 10 states involved in this program. Callers are able to get individualized and confidential brain injury information and help with local services, resources and support relevant to their brain injury problems and issues. These may include local treatment and rehabilitation services; funding and legal programs; veterans options; as well as connecting to programs where they can learn coping and living skills; school and work adjustments, and effective ways to manage the changes in their lives and plan for their future following a brain injury. Brain injury specialists are able to provide callers with information about traumatic or acquired brain injuries including head injuries, concussions, and comas. We may ask you for information, including contact information, brief history since the injury, etc. Our specialists will then provide you with a customized packet of information on brain injury topics and resources to brain injury services to your local community. Information & Resource specialists from the participating states network with each other and take part in educational opportunities (lectures, conference calls) to stay abreast of current trends in the brain injury field. SERVICE PROVIDERS - Posters (see above) and referral pads are available to place in a location that is accessible to your clients who may need or be interested in calling for information and resources in their communities. If you need more information, or have questions, please contact Kathie Sell at (800) 444-6443. We have a resources just for you! Click on one links below to find information designed to meet your specific needs. The Brain Injury Association of Michigan's Facility & Services Directory has information to assist you in making informed decisions about the quality of life for you and/or the person you care for following brain injury. The Directory has listings of resources and tips to help you choose support services that will meet your needs. This booklet provides a few answers to questions commonly asked by patients and family members following a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) which is also called a concussion. It describes some of the problems that people may experience after a mild TBI and offers some tips on coping with these problems. As you read this booklet, keep in mind that everyone recovers a little bit differently. Everyone improves after a mild TBI, and most people recover completely in time. This document was created by the Michigan TBI Services and Prevention Council in April 2008. The goal of the Michigan Resource Guide for Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury and Their Families (MRG) is to help direct people to appropriate state and local services. In Michigan, many traumatic brain injuries (TBI) (about 30%) are caused by car crashes. The services provided to such persons with TBI through automobile insurance companies are typically very good and comprehensive. The MRG is primarily meant for the remaining 70% of persons with TBI who are dependent on other forms of medical coverage and financial aid. The Guide presents information on financial aid, medical care insurance or aid, housing, education, vocational rehabilitation, legal aid and advocacy, mental health, and transportation services. Sections I-III offer information followed by a listing and description of agencies or resources that provide services or information relating to the topic. Note that not all resources or programs are available to everyone. For such programs, eligibility criteria are listed along with a description of the program. This document was created by the Michigan TBI Services and Prevention Council, updated 2009. An estimated 75%-90% of the 1.4 million traumatic brain injury-related deaths, hospitalizations, and emergency department visits that occur each year are concussions or mild traumatic brain injuries (MTBI). Many individuals who sustain an MTBI are not hospitalized or receive no medical care at all. An unknown proportion of those who are not hospitalized may experience long-term problems such as persistent headache, pain, fatigue, vision or hearing problems, memory problems, confusion, sleep disturbances, or mood changes. Symptoms of MTBI or concussion may appear mild, but can lead to significant, life-long impairment affecting an individual's ability to function physically, cognitively, and psychologically. Physicians can play a key role in helping to prevent MTBI or concussion and improve a patient's health outcomes through early diagnosis, management, and appropriate referral. In response, CDC, in collaboration with an expert work group, has recently updated and revised the "Heads Up: Brain Injury in Your Practice" tool kit. This tool kit is available free-of-charge and contains practical, easy-to-use clinical information and tools, including: A concussion is a brain injury caused by a bump or blow to the head that can change the way your brain normally works. Even what seems to be a mild bump or blow to the head can be serious. To help ensure the health and safety of young athletes, CDC developed the “Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports” initiative to offer information about concussions—a type of traumatic brain injury—to coaches, parents, and athletes involved in youth sports. The “Heads Up” initiative provides important information on preventing, recognizing, and responding to a concussion. CDC wants to equip coaches, parents, and young athletes across the country with the "Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports" tool kit, which contains: Information and Resources
National Brain Injury Information Center (NBIIC)
For People with Brain Injuries and Their Families
Military and Veterans
For Our Members, Sponsors & Friends
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Michigan Brain Injury Facility & Services Directory
Recovering from Mild Traumatic Brain Injury/Concussion
Michigan Resource Guide (MRG)
Heads Up: Brain Injury in Your Practice A Tool Kit for Physicians
This kit was created by the Centers for Disease Control, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, 2008.
Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports
This kit was created by the Centers for Disease Control, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, 2008.
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