🧠💜 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

🌸 💕 Today is #WorldSexualHealthDay – a reminder that sexual health is an essential part of overall well-being. Check out: 🔗 Chapter U of our #TBI Guideline: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury... 🔗 The Sexual Health & Relationships chapter of the #SCI Guideline: kite-uhn.com/can-scip/en/...

Primary care plays a critical role in maintaining health & preventing avoidable complications after an #SCI. ⭐️ New resources have been developed to support individuals with SCI & guide primary care teams in delivering best practice care: Check them out: www.neurotraumapathways.ca/sci-wellness...

As summer comes to an end and regular routines pick back up, it’s important to know where to turn to for #spinalcordinjury support. Help is just a phone call away: 📞 Call SCIO at 416-422-5644 or 1-877-422-1112 📞 To speak to a registered nurse, call Health811 at 8-1-1 or TTY at 7-1-1

As summer comes to an end & regular routines pick back up, it’s important to know where to turn to for #braininjury support. Help is just a phone call away: 📞Call @ontariobia.bsky.social 's helpline at 1-800-263-5404 📞To speak to a registered nurse, call Health811 at 8-1-1 or TTY at 7-1-1

🏫 ⚽ Going back to school means fall sports and recreational activities are going to start soon - & it’s the perfect time to talk about #concussion prevention. 👉 Follow rules 👉 Wear proper equipment 👉 Know your skill level Check out @parachute.ca for more info: parachute.ca/en/injury-to...

📚💡Back to School is almost here! Parents – did you know that it is ok for #concussuon symptoms to mildly and briefly worsen with activity as kids return to school? Review @parachute.ca's 4-step return-to-school strategy after a concussion: parachute.ca/wp-content/u...

🏀👧Did you know? Sports & recreational activities are the #1 causes of #concussion in the pediatric population (5-18 years). However, for children 0-4 years old, falls are the #1 cause of this injury. Check out the Pediatric Concussion Guideline: pedsconcussion.com

Taking care of your basic needs is critical to your recovery following a #concussion. ✅ DO eat well, get enough sleep & engage in light exercise. ❌ DON’T use non-prescription drugs (including alcohol). Check out the Living Concussion Guidelines for more info: concussionsontario.org

If you experience a #concussion, ✅ see a doctor or nurse practitioner and follow evidence‑based guidelines. Gradual re‑engagement - ❌ not isolation in a dark room - is key to recovery. Check out the Living Concussion Guidelines for more info: concussionsontario.org

📣 Stay connected with us across every platform! We’re sharing the latest on #braininjury, #spinalcordinjury, ideal care pathways, guidelines, & more – from expert insights to evidence-based recommendations for recovery to new tools/resources! Join the conversation & stay informed 💬 ⭐

Maintaining relationships can be challenging after a #braininjury. Check out @braininjurycanada.bsky.social for tips to help with socializing this #InternationalFriendshipDay! 🔗 braininjurycanada.ca/en/living-br... Also, check out @ontariobia.bsky.social's support groups: 🔗 obia.ca/support/onli...

Happy #InternationalSelfCareDay! 😊 🌸 💕 Did you show some love to your brain today? #LoveYourBrain#Braininjury#TBI

🧠🌍 Happy #WorldBrainDay! A #braininjury can happen to anyone at any time & its impacts are life-changing. We’ve developed a Clinical Practice Guideline & Care Pathways to support consistent, evidence-based brain injury care: 🔗 kite-uhn.com/brain-injury... 🔗 www.neurotraumapathways.ca

✅ True! Brain injuries are common among survivors of #IntimatePartnerViolence (up to 92% of all IPV cases) because the head, face, & neck are areas most likely to be injured in an assault. Check out the link below for more info on #braininjury and IPV: 🔗 www.neurotraumapathways.ca/intimate-par...

🤔 True or False? For every 1 NHL player who sustains a #concussion, more than 5,000 women in Canada will suffer the same injury from #IntimatePartnerViolence. Write your answer in the comments below!

🧠181,000 people sustained a #TBI in ON in '22/23. According to earlier estimates, someone in Canada sustains a #TBI every 3 mins! We developed a Clinical Practice Guideline & Care Pathways to support evidence-based TBI care 🔗https://kite-uhn.com/brain-injury/en 🔗https://www.neurotraumapathways.ca/

🤔 Can you guess how many people sustained a #TBI in Ontario in 2022-2023? Write your answer (A, B, or C) in the comments!

🧠 Did you know that falls are the leading cause of mild #TBI in older adults? #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth

Due to popular demand and interest, THE CENTRAL LINK has expanded to include more Ontario Health Regions! Check it out: www.neurotraumapathways.ca/central-link

Today is #ActionAnxietyDay🧠💡 Following a #braininjury, individuals may suffer from mood disorders, such as #anxiety. 👉Check out Chapter R of our TBI Guideline for neurobehaviour & mental health considerations: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury... #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth

Don't miss Arman Ali's presentation this Wednesday at Vista Centre Brain Injury Services's Brain Injury Awareness Day!

Have you ordered our latest resource 'Navigating Concussion – Your Guide to Recovery'? 📘 Please email Terry Bartol ([email protected]) for FREE hard copies or 📥download a digital version here: obia.ca/resources/br... PedsConcussion (pedsconcussion.com) @neurotraumapath.bsky.social

When someone sustains a #braininjury, the journey to recovery can be overwhelming – ABI Navigators can help! Scan the QR code or click the link below to connect with the ABI Navigator in your region. abinetwork.ca/wp-content/u... #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth

June is #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth! 🧠💡 Do you know about your local #braininjury association? These associations provide a stronger voice to YOU & develop programs, such as peer support groups, ABI directory of services, & provincial conferences. obia.ca/support/loca...

❗New Publication Alert❗ Read the full article in the BioMedical Engineering OnLine journal – scan the QR code or click the link below: biomedical-engineering-online.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

Make sure you stop by our posters! #CAHSPR2025

Judy Gargaro will be presenting at #CAHSPR2025 this Wednesday, May 28 during Breakout E8 - you don't want to miss it! 👉12:45 - 1:00 PM: whova.com/embedded/ses... 👉1:00 - 1:15 PM: whova.com/embedded/ses...

Going to #CAHSPR2025? Make sure to catch Arman Ali's talk on how to make caregiving "EASIER" - Tuesday, May 27 at 11am, don't miss it! For more info: whova.com/embedded/ses...

⭐ 🧠 The Neurotrauma Care Pathways team at the Hamilton Health Sciences's conference on brain injury!

Interested in learning about how we care for older adults with TBI? Check out Arman's rapid podium presentation today at the GTA Rehab Network’s Best Practices Day 2025 virtual conference!

Our team will be presenting two posters at the GTA Rehab Network’s Best Practices Day 2025 virtual conference TOMORROW! 👉 Check out our posters: events.myconferencesuite.com/BPD2025/page... ⭐ Make sure to vote for Parwana Akbari's poster for the Best Poster Award!

Join panel member Judy Gargaro this Friday at the Hamilton Health Sciences's acquired brain injury conference! Mark it on your calendar - concurrent session C4 🧠

Don't miss our panel discussion with Judy Gargaro, Mike Redgers, and Ashley Budd tomorrow during concurrent session A3 at the Hamilton Health Sciences's brain injury conference!

Make sure to catch Judy Gargaro's presentation tomorrow on evaluating care, quality, equity, and healthcare utilization for older adults with #TBI in concurrent session B1 at the Hamilton Health Sciences's conference on #braininjury!

📢 Our team will be at the Hamilton Health Sciences's conference on brain injury this Thursday and Friday (May 8-9)! Make sure to stop by our posters 🧠

🧠 Did you check out Arman Ali's poster at ICAIR? Let us know if you have any questions! @kiteuhn.bsky.social

Make sure to stop by Arman Ali's poster tomorrow and Friday at ICAIR! Presentation details in the image below. @kiteuhn.bsky.social

⭐Happy #PatientExperienceWeek! Persons with lived experience of #TBI and #SCI are at the center of everything we do at the Neurotrauma Care Pathways. Check out their stories: www.neurotraumapathways.ca/engagement

Happy #EarthDay2025! 🌍 🌺 Did you go outside today? Spending time in nature can help improve your physical and emotional wellbeing after injury. #TBI #concussion #braininjury #traumaticbraininjury #SCI #spinalcordinjury #earthday

📘 New Resource Alert! We're excited to introduce our latest resource: Navigating Concussion – Your Guide to Recovery 🧠✨ 📥 Download now or learn more: obia.ca/resources/br... @neurotraumapath.bsky.social

💡Are you following this evidence-based recommendation? Intimacy & sexuality can be tough to talk about following a #TBI, but it doesn’t have to be. Check out our Guideline’s Chapter U for intimacy & sexuality considerations: 👉 EN: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury... 👉 FR: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury...