Host: Beth Faichney
Guests: Michael V. Kaplen, Esq, an attorney with a
practice specializing in representing individuals with brain
injury and current chairman of the New York State Traumatic
Brain Injury Services Coordinating Council, Richard Hodder, M.D., M.P.H.,
F.A.C.P., retired former Medical Director, Northeast
Center for Special Care, JoAnne Ligouri RN, Northeast Center for Special Care and Facilitator of ThinkFirst of Lake
Katrine.
Time: 36:33
Synopsis: A consideration of concussion, brain injury and prevention. Mr. Kaplen has been an outspoken critic of professional sports in the light of a recent series of concussions involving professional athletes and an advocate for safety and prevention. A strong case is presented by Mr. Kaplen for changes in protocols and assessment used in sports. Dr. Hodder discusses the health and medical aspect of concussion and Ms. Ligouri highlights the work in prevention education through a regional ThinkFirst program.
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