Posts Tagged ‘Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa’
By jasonmaddox On December 14th, 2015
The holidays can be overwhelming for those without the added challenge of the effects of brain injury. Our friends at the Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa recently published a list of fifteen tips to help individuals with brain injury to enjoy the holidays. These tips can also assist the friends and family of someone dealing…
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By jasonmaddox On February 6th, 2015
The start of the 2015 Conference Season will take staff members from Brookhaven Hospital and the Neurologic Rehabilitation Institute throughout the United States and into Canada. On February 6 and 7 the Santa Clara Valley Brain Injury Conference has invited Rolf Gainer, PhD; Ron Broughton, LPC, CBIST and Matt Maxey, RN, BSN, CBIS to speak on topics…
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By jasonmaddox On April 11th, 2014
Written by: Bridgid Ruden My New Life’s Purpose In May 2008, traumatic brain injury interrupted my life. I was propelled into a hurricane of brain-altering occurrences. Due to the depth of the trauma, emergent brain surgeries were necessary. Near death episodes entered my realm. Many perceived I was leaving my physical body. Amazingly I survived…
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By jasonmaddox On April 11th, 2014
During the 22nd Annual Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa conference I had the pleasure of visiting with Bridgid Ruden. When I first met Bridgid at the conference last year, I had no idea of her strength and inspiration. I had not heard her story. This year I heard about her incredible recovery and her graciousness in sharing her story…
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By jasonmaddox On February 4th, 2014
We will be hitting the road again soon for our Spring Conference season. Please see the list below and stop by to say “hello.” The theme for the Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa’s 22nd Annual Best Practices in Brain Injury Services Conference is “The Road to New Normal – Living Well with Brain Injury.” The…
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By jasonmaddox On December 5th, 2013
The Fall conference season is winding down with ACRM in Orlando. We had the opportunity to present: Reducing the need for seclusion and restraint in an impatient neurobehavioral unit as well as attend this several day long, established rehabilitation conference. The quality of the ACRM event is extremely high with a world recognized group of…
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