Choosing a Ski Helmet
Here are some expert tips to choose the right helmet to protect your head.
Preventing and Treating Head Injuries in Adolescents
Spotlighting Neurosurgery Awareness Month with info about preventing and treating kids’ head injuries during fall sports.
What is a TBI?
A traumatic brain injury occurs when a blow to the head or penetrating head injury disrupts the normal function of the brain.
Dr. Ugalde to consult on $2.2 million grant to study TBI
Dr. Ugalde will consult on a $2.2 million grant to study students in Central Oregon with traumatic brain injuries.
Managing Youth Hockey Concussions
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury, so it shouldn’t be taken lightly. Unfortunately, preventing head injuries like a concussion in a fast-paced, high contact sport such as hockey is not always possible, but there are ways to be proactive should your child experience head trauma in the future.