UW TBIMS

The University of Washington TBIMS is one of 16 model system centers funded by NIDILRR to improve care and outcomes for those who have experienced a TBI.

[PINK Concussions 🧠 @PinkConcussions]

I-HEAL's Community Engagement Core held an impactful session that started with our Lived Experience Partner, David, presenting on the intersection of military culture and traumatic brain injury. Afterward, the LEP group had a Question and Answer session with all attendees.

[PINK Concussions 🧠 @PinkConcussions]

The CEC ended with a lively engagement activity that asked participants to give direct messages and advice or “What we want you to know” to groups within the I-HEAL project (clinicians, policymakers, lived experience partners, and researchers on the grant.)

[PINK Concussions 🧠 @PinkConcussions]

The I-HEAL grant funded by CDMRP @departmentofdefense looks to engage with other people and groups working with #TBI #ImplementationScience #CommunityEngagedResearch Reach out to connect with the team!

[Washington State DOT @wsdot]

If you're feeling a Friday funk, remember there are good people in this world who look out for each other. Congratulations to this @wsdot_tacoma team on this recognition after saving a man's life!

[Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems @TBI_MS]

People with #traumaticbraininjury may experience challenges in #voting due to a range of impairments on top of deciding who to vote for! The information in this factsheet is intended to help people with #TBI overcome such obstacles. https://t.co/yFbsmHfxGB

[UW Medicine Newsroom @uwmnewsroom]

"Half the counties in our state don’t even have a psychiatrist practicing there, and this (psychiatric consult by phone) line helps hundreds of callers each year," said
@Seattlemag Top Doc Dr. Richard Ries @UWPsychiatry. @UWMedicine https://t.co/W96Y62x5Oz

[Brain Injury Assoc. @biaamerica]

Mailelani Lessenberry is a Girl Scout working towards getting her Gold Award by spreading awareness on the importance of helmet safety. Learn more about Mailelani's project: https://t.co/VmzpScKXl9

[Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems @TBI_MS]

Hay muchos tipos de dolor que pueden ser crónicos después de una #LCT. Esta hoja informativa de #MSKTC explica los dolores comunes y sus efectos. https://t.co/Nga4zYPrPO

[Michigan Concussion Center @UMichConcussion]

Get to know the University of Michigan Concussion Center. From groundbreaking research to top-tier clinical care, we're committed to advancing brain health. 🧠 #BrainHealthMatters #ConcussionCare

Watch now: https://t.co/RndCG4VTtU

[UAB-TBIMS @UABTBIMS]

Check out the updated @TBI_MS factsheet, Driving After Traumatic Brain Injury, co-authored by the @UABTBIMS. https://t.co/gLDnQKY6zD

[Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems @TBI_MS]

Are you passionate about helping people living with #TBI and their families? The goal of the #MSKTC Ambassadors Program is to inform, empower, and help individuals with TBI live well. This could be the perfect role for you! https://t.co/ijsQDsCrGL

[BIANJ @BrainInjuryNJ]

Yesterday marked the first day of Camp TREK! The campers participated in basketball, limbo, arts and crafts, swimming, a casino night, and a hula show. Stay tuned to see what exciting things are in store for the rest of the week. 😊

[Military Traumatic Brain Injury Initiative (MTBI2) @MTBI2_Studies]

On top of serving as our director, @USArmy LTC Brad Dengler is a neurosurgeon who specializes in trauma & critical care.

Working with #TBI patients on a daily basis shaped him into the clinician, advocate & service member that he is. #WhyIServe @SecDef

[Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems @TBI_MS]

There are many types of pain that can be chronic after #TBI. This #MSKTC factsheet explains common pains and their effects https://t.co/FHW2eyW7Gz

[Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems @TBI_MS]

Feeling irritable or angry from time to time is common for most people, but #TBI may cause changes that make these feelings more of a problem. Learn more with these #MSKTC resources. https://t.co/jg3XM7HyVy

[BIANJ @BrainInjuryNJ]

We hope you're staying cool during this summer heatwave. Here are a few tips to keep in mind for heatstroke prevention. For more information, visit https://t.co/B8sWkWaKkL #HeatstrokePrevention #BIANJ ☀️

[Brain Injury Research Center (BIRC) of Mount Sinai @SinaiTBI]

Today is #Juneteenth, a day of reflection and celebration of freedom for the last enslaved individuals after the Civil War.
Let's engage in acts of service, support Black-owned businesses, & educate others about our nation's history. Together, we can foster inclusivity & equity.

[UW TBIMS @UWTBIMS]

Collaborative care introduces a manager to teach coping skills that help mitigate pain. The manager also helps the patient navigate care and medication changes.
The findings appeared June 3 in JAMA Network Open. https://t.co/4N7vfrne4V

[UW TBIMS @UWTBIMS]

Collaborative care introduces a manager to teach coping skills that help mitigate pain. The manager also helps the patient navigate care and medication changes.
The findings appeared June 3 in JAMA Network Open. https://t.co/4N7vfrne4V

[Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems @TBI_MS]

Anxiety after #TBI is common. and luckily, There is a lot that can be done to relieve symptoms. Check out this #MSKTC slideshow to learn more. https://t.co/KWK8nF89A5