Wishing you the happiest of holidays from all of us at the National TBI Registry Coalition!

Did you know that more than half of extreme sports concussions happen while skiing or snowboarding? ⛷️ Wear a helmet. ⛰️Know your limits. 👀 Keep your eyes peeled. Let's enjoy the thrill of winter sports responsibly this winter.

We are delighted to join the Brain Injury Assoc., the National Association of State Head Injury Administrators, and the United States Brain Injury Alliance in urging Congress to re-authorize the Traumatic Brain Injury Act.

Two webinars you won’t want to miss in the next two weeks … Get more details and register now: internationalbrain.org/meetings-and-e…

The Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center reported nearly 414,000 instances of TBI among the U.S. military community between 2000 and 2019. A national registry would provide info on where to seek care, opportunities for clinical trials, and info on services and therapies.

We are proud to support the brain injury community for Brain Injury Awareness Day on Capitol Hill. Beginning on March 5 and moving to congressional offices on March 6, it’s two days of teamwork, collaboration and advocacy. biausa.org/awarenessday20…

Super Bowl Sunday is a perfect opportunity to shine a light on the NFLPA, a founding member of the National TBI Registry Coalition. The NFLPA is committed to the health and safety of its players both on and off the field. nflpa.com

We can’t say it enough. Caregivers are the unsung heroes of the TBI community. Many of those living with TBI rely on caregivers daily. Caregivers are also among the most passionate advocates for advancements in TBI care. We salute their kindness, selflessness, and compassion.

Reps. Bill Pascrell, Jr. 🇺🇸🇺🇦 (D-NJ-9) and Rep Don Bacon 🇺🇸✈️🏍️⭐️𝕏 Nebraska Second Parody (R-NE-2), co-chairs of the Congressional Brain Injury Task Force, last week introduced the Traumatic Brain Injury Act Reauthorization. NTRC is proud to support this important legislation. pascrell.house.gov/news/documents…

Tinnitus can be as cognitive struggle. The same is true for traumatic brain injury. What happens when a patient has both tinnitus and TBI? Check out this recent podcast from NTRC member The ASHA Leader. leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/202…

Less than a month until the North American Brain Injury Society’s Conference on Brain Injury — #ABI2024 — in Las Vegas. This is a premier educational event for medical professionals involved in brain injury care and rehabilitation. Register now: abi2024.org

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. This is Brain Injury Awareness Week. And today is Brain Injury Awareness Day. It's an opportunity to elevate the conversation regarding traumatic brain injury, and we're excited to join like-minded groups on Capitol Hill this week.

It’s Brain Injury Awareness Day on Capitol Hill. Leaders from the TBI community are here urging lawmakers to reauthorize and fully fund the TBI Act. We applaud all those stepping up to advocate for TBI care.

We’re often asked how those living with traumatic brain injury can get involved in clinical trials. Brain Injury Assoc. has compiled this helpful guide full of information, insights and relevant links. biausa.org/public-affairs…

It’s encouraging to see the Military Health System and the Defense Health Agency promoting the “Be a Brain Warrior” campaign throughout Brain Injury Awareness Month. Check out the toolkit here: health.mil/Military-Healt…

Isolation. Frustration. The emotional rollercoaster that follows the physical trauma of a brain injury. In the latest @ashaweb podcast, professor Jerry Hoepner shares insights into the array of social and emotional experiences that often accompany TBI. leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/202…

NTRC members brainline and ACRM have created the Disorders of Consciousness Hub, a severe brain injury education guide for families who have a loved one that has experienced a severe brain injury. brainline.org/dchub

We’re excited for the ACRM Spring Meeting next month in Dallas. It’s a wonderful venue for learning, networking and collaborating within leaders in the field. If you haven’t registered yet, now is the time … springmeeting.acrm.org

Thanks to the North American Brain Injury Society for an outstanding Conference on Brain Injury last week. Events like these are so important to bring together medical professionals and others with an interest in TBI to share information, network and lead the way forward.

NTRC was represented last month at the MTEC State of the Technology Meeting: Neurotrauma Diagnosis, Monitoring, and Assessment. It was great to catch up with Kevin Pearce, co-founder of NTRC member LoveYourBrain.