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National brain injury strategy gets first reading in the House of Commons

Bill C-206 is making its way through the House of Commons.

New concussion guide for older adults 65+

New resources are available for concussion in older adults 65+.

Enhancing concussion care in Colombia

Researchers from the University of British Columbia and University of Victoria will bring concussion education to Colombia.

Workers and Workplace

Concussion Recovery in the Workplace: 4 Things You Need to Know

Medical Professionals

Instructional video for Vestibular-Ocular Motor Screening exam

View a video on how to conduct a Vestibular-Ocular Motor Screening exam.

Medical Professionals

New videos on the new concussion clinical guideline

Drs. David Wilson and Paul Korn discuss the new guideline and how to conduct a youth assessment.

Medical Professionals

Dr. Shelina Babul receives national medical education award

Dr. Shelina Babul has received an award for her contributions to Canadian medical education.

Medical Professionals

Coaches

Athletes

Can your saliva detect a concussion?

A University of Waterloo startup has developed a saliva test to assess for concussion.

Parents and Caregivers

Medical Professionals

Coaches

New BC clinical practice guideline for concussion and mild traumatic brain injury

A new clinical practice guideline is available to aid in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of concussion/mTBI.

Parents and Caregivers

Medical Professionals

School Professionals

New resource available for kids with concussion

A new resource from the University of Montreal is available with information on concussions in children under 8-years-old.

The Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) is a series of online educational modules and resources addressing concussion recognition, diagnosis, treatment, and management. Good concussion management is pivotal to minimizing the risk of brain damage and may reduce long-term health consequences.

CATT is a product of the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, located on the unceded land of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.