Each year, 2.5 million Americans suffer a traumatic brain injury — from falls, accidents, strokes and other common causes. For many TBI patients, life is never the same, but there are major advances in TBI treatment and understanding of the brain.
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Beloved TV journalist Kim Block, who suffered a major TBI after falling on the ice, will share her story. We’ll also hear from the doctor who leads Goodwill’s clinical program and learn about support groups and resources.
Guests
Kim Block, longtime anchor and reporter at WGME and TBI survivor
Dr. Tom Miller, clinical director, Goodwill of Northern New England; head of NeuroRehab
Daniel G. Kagan, attorney, Berman & Simmons
Carole Starr, author, “To Root & To Rise: Accepting Brain Injury”; founder and facilitator, Brain Injury Voices
Resources
- Long-Time Portland News Anchor Stepping Down To Focus On Healing From Brain Injury
- "To Root & To Rise: Accepting Brain Injury," by Carole Starr
- Brain Injury Voices
- Brain Injury Association of America - Maine
- BIAA - Maine Resources and Support
- BIAA - Maine Survivor Stories
- Brain Injury Association of America - Maine
- Maine Brain Injury Resource Center: (800) 444-6443
- To receive BIAA-ME's monthly e-newsletter, send Sarah Gaffney an email at sgaffney@biausa.org
