🌍💡 This #WorldHealthDay, check out our #traumaticbraininjury (TBI) Guideline for evidence-based recommendations and tools/resources to optimize rehabilitation and recovery after TBI. English: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury... French: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury...

Who is caring for the caregiver? Families of people with #braininjury often do not receive the support they need, contributing to the stress and burden they experience. On #NationalCaregiversDay, we recognize the vital importance of caregivers to Canada's health and social care systems.

Our three University of Toronto students presenting their posters at the University College Research and Practice Day!

Join us on Tuesday March 24 for our webinar. In this webinar, Dr. Mark Bayley will discuss “Exercise Therapy for Concussion.” —register now via the link below! events.myconferencesuite.com/Canadian_Con... #Concussion #ExerciseTherapy ##Rehabilitation #BrainHealth #PostConcussion #PhysicalTherapy

The Neurotrauma Care Pathways team at #NABIS2026!

Sunday, March 8 was #InternationalWomensDay – a day to celebrate the strength and achievements of women worldwide! Did you know that #traumaticbraininjury (TBI) may affect women differently than men?

Don't miss Judy Gargaro's presentation on implementing brain injury best practice care pathways! #NABIS2026 📅 March 13, 2026 @ 9:35 – 9:45 AM Register here: braininjurysummit2026.org/about/nabis/

Make sure to attend Parwana Akbari’s presentation on using artificial intelligence for clinical practice guideline updates! #NABIS2026 📅 March 13, 2026 @ 9:25 – 9:35 AM Register here: braininjurysummit2026.org/about/nabis/

📣 🧠 The Neurotrauma Care Pathways team will be attending the #NABIS2026 conference! Our team will be presenting 3 posters – make sure to mark the dates on your calendar and stop by! Register here: braininjurysummit2026.org/about/nabis/

February is #BlackHistoryMonth! Did you know that Harriet Tubman experienced a #TBI after being hit in the head with an iron weight that an overseer threw? Following her injury, Tubman was unconscious for several days, and suffered from severe headaches, sleep attacks, and seizures.

The Neurotrauma Care Pathways Initiative is excited to be collaborating with #spinalcordinjury (SCI) leaders from across the country on an implementation project that will promote scale and spread of SCI quality improvement and best practice initiatives as part of a National SCI Plan.

February is #PreventativeHealthAwarenessMonth! Falls are the leading cause of #TBI and #SCI – but many falls can be prevented. Raising awareness, reducing risks, and taking simple safety measures can help prevent a fall.

💖 It’s #SexualHealthWeek – a reminder that sexual health is an essential part of overall well-being! Individuals with #TBI may experience changes in intimacy, relationships, and sexual function. These experiences are more common than many people realize.

It’s #SexualHealthWeek! Sexual health and relationships are among the highest priorities for individuals after #spinalcordinjury. Clinicians should ensure conversations about sexuality, intimacy, and reproductive health take place across acute, rehabilitation, and community settings.

💡Service Navigation Coordinators at Spinal Cord Injury Ontario (SCIO) provide direct support to help people with #SCI access the programs, resources, and services they need to achieve their goals – wherever they live in Ontario. Learn more: www.sciontario.org/services/ser... #SpinalCordInjury

January is #SubstanceUseDisorderTreatmentMonth! Substance use can be common before and after an individual experiences a #traumaticbraininjury and/or #spinalcordinjury.

After a #spinalcordinjury, it's normal to have questions and experience a wide range of emotions. Sometimes, what helps most is connecting with someone who understands what you are going through.

When an individual sustains a #braininjury, the journey to recovery can be overwhelming – ABI Navigators can help! There are 14 ABI Navigators across Ontario. Connect with your ABI Navigator: abinetwork.ca/wp-content/u...

Many people with #TBI and #SCI experience mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety. Today, on #BellLetsTalk Day, we are reminded that caring for your mental health is just as important as caring for your physical health, especially after an injury or illness. #MentalHealthMatters

You can skip #BlueMonday and the #WinterBlues this year by incorporating regular meaningful activities into your routine, like being active, going outside (dressed warmly!), eating healthily, and doing activities that you enjoy (e.g., reading, watching a movie, volunteering) 💙 #TBI #SCI

The Neurotrauma Care Pathways Initiative is excited to be collaborating with #spinalcordinjury (SCI) leaders from across the country on an implementation project that will promote scale and spread of SCI quality improvement and best practice initiatives as part of a National SCI Plan.

🧠 Local brain injury associations amplify the voices of individuals with brain injury and develop meaningful programs, such as peer support groups and acquired brain injury directory of services. They offer support, education, and connection to local tools and resources.

Happy #NationalPharmacistDay! 💊 Pharmacists play a vital role in supporting the recovery of individuals with #braininjury and/or #spinalcordinjury by providing medication expertise, optimizing medication management, and enhancing safety.

Meet the Neurotrauma Care Pathways Initiative team! 👋 We are a dedicated group of passionate professionals working together to advance evidence-based #braininjury and #spinalcordinjury care, share knowledge, and support people with lived experience and their families/caregivers.

Stay connected with us across all our platforms for the latest on #TBI, #SCI, ideal care pathways, clinical practice guidelines & more. From expert insights & evidence-based recommendations for recovery to new tools & resources, we’re here to support best practices in care all year long💡

❄️☃️ Happy Holidays from the Neurotrauma Care Pathways Initiative!

The holiday season can be stressful. It’s important to recognize when things start to feel overwhelming & know where you can turn to for support. 📞 Call @ontariobia.bsky.social at 1-800-263-5404 📞 Call SCIO at 416-422-5644 or 1-877-422-1112 📞 Call Health811 at 8-1-1 or TTY at 7-1-1

❄️ As the weather gets colder, traveling to health appointments can become more challenging. 💻 Virtual care & telerehabilitation allow individuals with TBI to connect with their care team virtually and continue their recovery from home. For more info: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury...

❄️ The holiday season can be overwhelming – loud social gatherings, crowded stores, flashing lights, and changes to normal routines. ⭐ To help you enjoy the holidays, below are some tips to consider in preparation for the season. For more tips, visit: biact.org/wp-content/u...

🧠 It’s #WomensBrainHealthDay! Did you know that #TBI may affect women differently than men? Women with TBI are more likely to: ⚡Report intense, persisting symptoms 🩺 Seek medical attention 🕑Take a longer time to recover ❗Have experienced #IntimatePartnerViolence

💜November is #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth! Family caregivers play an essential role in supporting the recovery and wellbeing of individuals with #TBI. Their strength, compassion, and resilience make a difference every single day. Thank you. Learn more: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury...

44% of women and girls (aged 15+) in Canada have experienced Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in their lifetime. Up to 92% of direct physical IPV incidents involve force or pressure to the face, head, and neck, which is likely to result in a brain injury. www.neurotraumapathways.ca/intimate-par...

It’s #NationalAddictionsAwarenessWeek! Substance use can be common before & after a #TBI. Clinicians should ✅ integrate substance use goals & interventions into a patient’s TBI rehabilitation plan & ❌ not use substance use as a reason to exclude a patient from rehab. kite-uhn.com/brain-injury...

🌍 Culturally responsive care matters after a #TBI. 🧠 A cognitive communication evaluation following a #TBI should recognize each patient’s unique background – including language, literacy, gender identity, communication style, and culture. TBI Guideline: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury...

Cognitive rehabilitation is an essential part of recovery for individuals with #TraumaticBrainInjury, helping them achieve greater independence & a better quality of life. A thorough assessment can help shape an effective plan for rehabilitation. For more info, visit: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury...

Happy #NationalNursePractitionerWeek! 🩺 🧠 Nurse Practitioners are an essential part of care teams. They can make a formal #concussion diagnosis and provide advice on managing concussion symptoms. They can also perform clinical assessments, order tests, and help develop a recovery plan.

🧠 ⚡Pain & headaches are common after a #TBI – they can appear right after the injury and persist throughout recovery. Pain can affect cognitive recovery, sleep, mood, anxiety & behavior. Check out our TBI Guideline for more info: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury... #NationalPainAwarenessWeek

It’s #FallPreventionMonth! Did you know that #falls are the #1 cause of injury-related death, hospitalization & emergency department visits among older adults in Canada? 💡The good news? Most falls are preventable. See the image below. For more info, vist @parachute.ca: parachute.ca/en/injury-to...

November is #FallPreventionMonth! 🧠 Falls are the leading cause of #TBI – responsible for ~ 30% of concussions & 72% of mod-sev TBIs in Ontario. If you experience a TBI after a fall, visit: www.neurotraumapathways.ca For more info on fall prevention, visit @parachute.ca: parachute.ca/en/

Don't miss Judy Gargaro and Lauren Hough’s presentation on making sense of the long-term realities of acquired brain injury at the @ontariobia.bsky.social conference! 📅 November 7, 2025 🕓 Concurrent Session D4, 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Make sure to catch Judy Gargaro’s presentation on optimizing recovery for older adults after brain injury at the @ontariobia.bsky.social conference! You don’t want to miss it! 📅 November 6, 2025 🕓 Concurrent Session A2, 10:30-11:30 AM

Check out the Canadian TBI Guideline for evidence-based recommendations in the following areas after #TraumaticBrainInjury: 💡 I: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury... 💡 L: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury... 💡 M: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury... 💡 N: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury... 💡 O: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury...

📚 It’s #NationalHealthEducationWeek! Did you know that there is a handbook designed specifically for people with TBI and their caregivers? Check it out: kite-uhn-brain-injury.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/Docs/complet... If you are a #caregiver, be sure to also visit: ontariocaregiver.ca

💊Today is #NationalCheckYourMedsDay! 💡Check out the image below for a few important medication management reminders for brain injury providers. Also be sure to visit Chapter T.9 (Principles of Medication Management) of our TBI Clinical Practice Guideline for more info: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury...

📚 It’s #NationalHealthEducationWeek! Living with & caring for someone with #TBI can be overwhelming. That’s why both individuals with TBI & their caregivers should receive timely information and advice on the injury from their provider(s). 🔗 TBI Guideline: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury...

🧠 C'est la semaine québécoise du traumatisme craniocérébral! Le Guide canadien de pratique clinique pour la réadaptation des adultes ayant subi un traumatisme craniocérébral modéré-grave est également disponible en français: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury...

💜 It's #PurpleThursday! We're wearing purple to raise awareness on the intersection of #braininjury and #intimatepartnerviolence. Are you wearing purple today? 💡Learn more: www.neurotraumapathways.ca/intimate-par...

💜 It's #PurpleThursday! While IPV can happen to anyone, women & girls are at an increased risk, with 1 in 3 experiencing IPV in their lifetime. IPV often involves force or pressure to the face, head, & neck, which can lead to a #braininjury. Learn more: www.neurotraumapathways.ca/intimate-par...

Make sure to attend @docmarkbayley.bsky.social & Judy Gargaro's presentation on caring for the caregivers of people w/ #braininjury! Register Here: 🔗You are a brain injury survivor/caregiver: biausa.org/brain-injury... 🔗You are a professional (eg. healthcare provider): learn.biausa.org

💙 Today, on #WorldMentalHealthDay, we are reminded that caring for your mental health is just as important as caring for your physical health – especially after a #TraumaticBrainInjury. Visit Chapter R (Neurobehaviour and Mental Health) of our TBI Guideline: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury...