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KentuckyOne Health and University of Louisville To Host Traumatic Brain Injury Symposium

As the long-lasting effects of brain trauma in sports, the military and everyday life become more apparent, minimizing consequences of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the name of the game. Experts in TBI from the University of Louisville, sports medicine and the military will lead a symposium co-hosted by KentuckyOne Health and the University of Louisville.

WHAT:           Traumatic Brain Injury Symposium

WHERE:        Jewish Hospital Rudd Heart & Lung
                      Conference Center
                      201 Abraham Flexner Way
                      Louisville, Ky.

WHEN:           Friday, October 10
                       8:30 a.m. – Noon
                       Registration and continental breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Lunch is provided.

MORE:           All are welcome to attend, but registration is required. *Continuing medical education credit is available for health professionals. 

• Medical students, residents and fellows – $15
• Physicians – $25
• Allied health professionals/nurses – $25
• Community – $25

Those interested in attending can register at louisville.edu/medicine/tbi-symposium or by calling 502.407.3226.

WHO:

Julian Bailes, M.D. – Sports Concussion chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery and co-director of the NorthShore Neurological Institute in Chicago. He has served as a consultant to the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) since 1994.

Michael D. Weaver, D.O. – assistant professor, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Louisville

Michael A. Haboubi, D.O. – instructor, Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Louisville

Michael D. Sowell, M.D. – associate professor, University of Louisville Department of Neurological Surgery and Department of Pediatrics

Sarah K. Wagers, M.D. – assistant professor, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Louisville

Jonathan Becker, M.D. – assistant professor, University of Louisville Department of Family and Geriatric Medicine

Brandon C. Dennis, Psy.D. – neuropsychologist, Frazier Rehab Institute  

Kim Meyer, A.C.N.P.-B.C., C.N.R.N. – over 15 years of experience in the military with traumatic brain injury management.

Jennifer Street, M.S., A.T.C. – certified athletic trainer, KentuckyOne Health Sports Medicine

Thomas Getchius, American Academy of Neurology

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