March is Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month Throughout The United States
March 25, 2009
(Rockville Centre, N.Y.) In order to fully educate children, parents and other members of the public on how to prevent concussions and severe brain injuries resulting from a variety of sports activities, the not-for-profit Leslie Munzer Neurological Institute of Long Island is initiating a free interactive lecture program this month. The talks will be available to schools, colleges, libraries, community groups and other organizations across Long Island 12 months a year.
The kick-off of the initiative coincides with March being National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month, as well as with the heartbreaking death last week of actress Natasha Richardson due to a traumatic brain injury suffered during a skiing accident.
The program features renowned Long Island neurosurgeons and trauma specialists as guest speakers, including Dr. Donald S. Krieff, a board certified neurosurgeon who treats both adult and pediatric patients; Dr. Mihai D. Dimancescu, a board-certified neurosurgeon who possesses more than 30 years of experience performing brain and spine surgery; and Dr. Lee Eric Tessler, a neurosurgeon who currently serves as the chief of neurotrauma at Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola.
Headquartered in Rockville Centre, the Leslie Munzer Neurological Institute of Long Island was founded by Neurological Surgery, P.C., a prestigious group of 19 highly-acclaimed specialists who offer patients in Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island and in Queens, NY, the most advanced treatments of brain and spine disorders using advanced, minimally-evasive procedures. The Foundation is seeking to be in the vanguard of organizations that educate and inform young people and adults about safety precautions that can protect the brain and spine during athletic endeavors. The Foundation’s mission is to promote the early diagnosis of neurological diseases, improve the quality of life for Long Islanders affected by neurological diseases and help find a cure for diseases of the nervous system.
“Educating the community about the seriousness of brain injuries that can result from not wearing protective gear while playing sports is extremely important,” stated Dr. Jonathan L. Brisman, a board-certified neurosurgeon as well as the Foundation’s president. “Through our collaborations with school districts and other groups, we can improve awareness of safety in sports and hopefully prevent future tragedies like Ms. Richardson’s.”
Among the groups that are expected to take advantage of this unique opportunity are middle schools, high schools, community colleges, area universities, town libraries, civic groups, senior citizen facilities, churches and synagogues and other similar organizations.
The organization’s website address is: http://www.lmni.org/.
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