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...

📅 You are invited to a virtual knowledge event hosted by Canadian Royal Purple on October 15th from 12-2:30pm EST for #PurpleThursday 💜 Register Here: www.eventbrite.com/e/canadian-c... #IntimatePartnerViolence #IPV #BrainInjury

A comprehensive assessment of all areas of function after a #TBI is important! This includes understanding who the patient was before their injury – their personality, skills, and abilities – to better evaluate the impact of the injury. 🔗 kite-uhn.com/brain-injury... #ScienceLiteracyWeek

In the sunshine at the 2025 @piper-uhn.bsky.social Research Day ☀️ 💙

💙 Happy #NationalPrimaryCareWeek! From diagnosis to treatment, recovery, & long-term management, Primary Care Providers play an essential role in supporting patients & families every step of the way after a #TraumaticBrainInjury or #TraumaticSpinalCordInjury. 🔗 www.neurotraumapathways.ca

🧠 People with #TBI may experience complex physical, behavioral & cognitive changes. ✅ Best-practice evidence suggests that receiving timely, interprofessional rehabilitation services can improve recovery outcomes and decrease preventable healthcare utilization. kite-uhn.com/brain-injury...

👴👵 It’s #InternationalDayofOlderPersons! Did you know that specialized inpatient rehabilitation after #TraumaticBrainInjury may protect against early mortality in older adults? Check out Chapter C of our TBI Guideline for more info on TBI inpatient rehabilitation: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury...

⚡September is #InternationalPainAwarenessMonth. To assess #SpinalCordInjury pain (including pain severity, physical functioning, and emotional functioning), healthcare providers should use the International Spinal Cord Injury Basic Pain Data Set. Learn more: kite-uhn.com/can-scip/en/...

🧡 Today, we honor the survivors of residential schools & the ongoing impacts of colonialism. It is our responsibility to learn & work towards a future rooted in respect & healing. #NationalDayForTruthandReconciliation Indigenous Health after TBI/SCI: www.neurotraumapathways.ca/indigenous-h...

🧠💜 Today is Rowan’s Law Day! Rowan Stringer sustained 3 concussions over a 6-day period while playing rugby. She had a #concussion but didn’t know her brain needed time to heal. She later passed away. Concussions are serious. For more info, visit: concussionsontario.org #RowansLawDay

🧠 This #ConcussionAwarenessWeek, make sure to explore the Toronto Concussion Navigator: www.neurotraumapathways.ca/concussion-n...

⚡September is #InternationalPainAwarenessMonth. People with #TBI can suffer from pain and headaches immediately following their injury and throughout the period of recovery. 💡Check out Chapter P of our #TBI Guideline for more info and recommendations: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury...

Today is #RehabilitationDay! Interprofessional specialized rehab is a key stage of the ideal care pathway for people after neurotrauma. For example, check out our ideal care pathway building blocks for #TraumaticBrainInjury: www.neurotraumapathways.ca/about-modera...

The leading cause of #SCI in Ontario is #falls. Once someone has an SCI, they are also more likely to fall than the general population. Check out: 💡The Neurotrauma Care Pathways: www.neurotraumapathways.ca/about-trauma... 💡Can-SCIP: kite-uhn.com/can-scip/en #SpinalCordInjuryAwarenessMonth

📢 Join us on September 24th from 12:00 - 1:00 pm EST to learn from Judy Gargaro and the team’s PLEX partner about “How to Make Caregiving ‘E.A.S.I.E.R’? Advocating for Better Caregiver Support After Brain Injury” Zoom link: us02web.zoom.us/postattendee...

🕊️ 💛 Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. TBI & SCI can disrupt identity, relationships, and a sense of belonging - factors deeply tied to mental health and well-being. Check out: 🔗 TBI Guideline Ch. Q: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury... 🔗 SCI Guideline Ch.O: kite-uhn.com/can-scip/en/...

❗#SCI Care Gap Alert: Poor availability of diagnostic imaging in rural & remote areas. This means longer wait times for necessary consultations/surgeries. 🔗 Check out: - Our SCI page: www.neurotraumapathways.ca/about-trauma... - Can-SCIP: kite-uhn.com/can-scip/en #SpinalCordInjuryAwarenessMonth