March is Brain Injury Awareness Month

Army Col. Geoffrey G. Grammer

According to the Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC), 1.7 million people are diagnosed with a brain injury each year.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can be caused by a number of things such as a violent blow, or penetrating wound to the head. The wound may be outside the skull or penetrate to the brain. The U.S. Department of Defense partnerships with numerous other agencies, groups and individuals, to bring awareness to TBI during the month of March.

Partner with DVBIC to promote Brain Injury Awareness Month

Col. Geoffrey G. Grammer at the Department of Defense
Col. Geoffrey G. Grammer

Educate Yourself On Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Military Health Topics/Conditions and Treatments/Physical Disability/Traumatic Brain Injury

Related Links:
Coping with Someone Who Has Traumatic Brain Damage
Mayo Clinic: Coping and Support

Coping with Behavior Problems after Head Injury