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Sports Related Concussions: When Should I Worry?
“Sports Related Concussions: When Should I Worry?”
Do you have a child or know someone involved in sports? Has your child orsomeone you know suffered from a concussion? Do you know what to do if yoususpect that someone has suffered from a concussion?
Concussions are brain injuries and can leave lasting effects on attention,memory, mood and the ability to participate in normal daily activity. There arebetween 1.6 and 3.8 million brain injuries that occur in sports each year, accordingto the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of those injuries, 63,000 occurin high school athletes alone.
Come learn more about concussion and the effects of brain injury related tosports head injuries. Discover how many concussions are too many and how toensure that you know what to do if someone has suffered from a concussion.Learn more so that you may help spread the word about the dangers of concussionand “when in doubt, sit it out.”
Noelle McNeil , a brain injury survivor , has written a book called “Heaven Exists.”Come hear Noelle share her story of triumph and get her autograph.
When: Tuesday, May 25Where: JFK Conference CenterTime: 6:00 pmTo register for this seminar please call 732-321-7089.Light refreshments will be served.
JFK Medical Center H1N1 Vaccine Clinics a Success
JFK Medical Center in partnership with Edison Township and Plainfield health departments held four H1N1 vaccine clinics on both the JFK Campus and the JFK-Muhlenberg Campus. These clinics administered a total of 2,625 vaccines to community members who desired the vaccination.
JFK Medical Center is proud that our partnership with both Edison and Plainfield on this important health matter was accomplished with speed, quality and a commitment to excellence. These clinics continue our mission to provide quality and compassionate healthcare services to our diverse communities.
October 2009 | Spotlight Page 5