Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Stroke Awareness Education Fair

What:  Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Stroke Awareness Education Fair
When:  Saturday, May 16th from 1-3 pm
Who:  Organized by the UVA Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke Quality Support Teams
Why:  To promote education and awareness regarding TBI and stroke to the public.
 
Fair participants have been invited from the following groups:       
·         American Stroke Association
·         Charlottesville Albemarle Rescue Squad (CARS)
·         Crossroads to Brain Injury Recovery, Inc.
·         Medtronics – Monitoring for Atrial Fibrillation
·         UVA Nutrition
·         The Bridge Line (a merger of the former VA Neurocare Foundation and Building Bridges)
·         HealthSouth Rehab
·         Charlottesville Area TBI Support Group
·         Brain Injury Association of Virginia
·         An area Athletic Trainer – “First responders for concussions”
·         UVA Stroke Come-Back Club
·         Innisfree Village
·         PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)
·         UVA Stroke Quality Support Team
·         UVA Traumatic Brain Injury Quality Support Team
·         UVA Brain Injury and Sports Concussion Clinic (BISCC)
·         LearningRx
·         Home Instead
 
There will also be blood pressure screenings and bike helmets available to fair participants (individuals must be in attendance to receive a helmet).  Door prizes will also be available.  Come on down and learn about the brain!  For more information contact Erica Umback at emu3v@virginia.edu.