Heads Up! Durham

A community collaboration to create awareness of, and prevent, traumatic brain injury. Based in Durham Region, Ontario, CANADA since 2015.

[Holland Bloorview @HBKidsHospital]

Have you been diagnosed with a concussion or an anxiety disorder? Consider participating in our research study to help us learn about mental health outcomes to improve treatments for youth. Learn more here: https://t.co/2T608Zt7dx

[MADD Durham Region @MADDDurham]

Chapter President, @trisha_dosaj and A/Sgt Baumgartner attended @HenryStreetHS to speak to the graduating class. Trisha shared her personal story. @DRPSRoadSafety reminded students to #drivesober , otherwise there are serious & life altering consequences. #projectsafeprom

[Brain Injury Durham @BrainInjuryBIAD]

Paramedic Services Week 2023! This year's theme is "Diversity In Paramedicine – The Patient. The Provider. The Profession." Let's celebrate their dedication and the importance of inclusivity in healthcare. #ParamedicServicesWeek2023 #DiversityInParamedicine #ThankYouParamedics

[Heads Up! Durham @HeadsUpDurham]

Hearing loss is a difficult effect of some traumatic brain injuries that can change the way a person completes activities of daily living (ADLs). Join this FREE online National Conference this Saturday! Register using link in our bio #tbi #tbiawareness #tbirecovery #asl

[Parachute @parachutecanada]

Only 1 in 5 Canadians say roads are safe for cyclists, compared to 3 in 5 who say roads are safe for drivers. However, roads constructed with separated bike lanes & other adjustments to traffic flow, greatly reduce the number of collisions between drivers & cyclists. #ParachuteVZ

[Heads Up! Durham @HeadsUpDurham]

Wrigley joins the Heads Up! Durham team in wishing you a happy, safe Valentine’s Day.
PS - Wrigleys human is Kerry Corbett, vice-chair of Heads Up! Durham

[Heads Up! Durham @HeadsUpDurham]

Heads Up! Durham celebrates the partnership with Ajax Fire and Emergency Services, dedicated supporters of the Durham Region P.A.R.T.Y. sub committee (Prevent Alcohol & Risk-related Trauma in Youth). Coming soon! https://t.co/3Wmjcnj7lR

[Heads Up! Durham @HeadsUpDurham]

Traumatic brain injuries can lead to mental health concerns. It’s important to reach out for help! #bellletstalk #TBI #durhamregion #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness @ Durham Region https://t.co/NYrZckeYku

[Heads Up! Durham @HeadsUpDurham]

Concussion protocols continue to be revised. Stay up to date with @parachutecanada #cbcnews #concussionrecovery #concussionandschool #returntolearn #concussionsymptoms https://t.co/ChILmTfz1w

[Heads Up! Durham @HeadsUpDurham]

See full story on https://t.co/7KOkSnVpqI https://t.co/LqVHTHKwHa

[OBIA @OntarioBIA]

SAVE THE DATE! We are so pleased to announce that the 2023 Provincial ABI Conference will be held in person in Niagara Falls on November 8-10, 2023. Conference details and the new website will be coming soon in the new year. Stay tuned!!
#2023ABIconference

[Heads Up! Durham @HeadsUpDurham]

@reporterchris @TSNHockey Excellent! Far too many preventable traumatic brain injuries (which includes concussions)

[Chris Johnston @reporterchris]

As reported tonight on @TSNHockey "Insider Trading," the NHL is making it mandatory for future players to wear a helmet in pre-game warmups.

The rule applies to those who entered the league in 2019-20 or later. Players who reached the NHL before then are exempt.

[Parachute @parachutecanada]

It's #FallPreventionMonthCA. On average, 13 seniors die and 259 are hospitalized every day from falls. Learn more at: https://t.co/Jm2d7kG4vp In a single year, falls among seniors result in:

[OBIA @OntarioBIA]

Very proud to promote the Vulnerable Road Use Bill (Moving Ontario Safely). Thank you to all individuals and groups working so hard to make our streets safer.
https://t.co/oqQeuvVgTk

[Brain Injury Canada @braininjury_CAN]

The more knowledge you have about brain injury, the better you can support patients/clients. Register for $65 today: https://t.co/IwGvn7Dfiy

#course #braininjury #braininjuryawareness #braininjuryacrosscanada #education #healthcare #healthcareeducation #ABI #TBI

[Heads Up! Durham @HeadsUpDurham]

DYK many veterans suffered TBIs? #lestweforget #cityofoshawa #tbi #durhamregion @ Durham Region https://t.co/jmlUhNKkjz

[Heads Up! Durham @HeadsUpDurham]

Wishing everyone a fun, safe Halloween! #happyhalloween #safecostumes #durhamregion @ Durham Region https://t.co/i1D6a213mV

[Heads Up! Durham @HeadsUpDurham]

Great reminder from @mapleleafs @marner_93 that your brain is for life! Wishing @jake.muzzin8 a speedy, full recovery #concussionawareness @ Durham Region https://t.co/4MlpzxCtAO