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Michelle McCann and Elijah Olson join the BIAPA Board
The Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce that Elijah Olson and Michelle McCann have joined the BIAPA Board.
Read MoreBIAPA Honors Four at 2024 Conference
The Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania honored four people at its 2024 Conference in Lancaster. Steve Holefelder received the Pioneer in Brain Injury Award; Damon Slepian received the Service to the Association Award, Amy Casarella received the John Sears Inspiration Award, and Howard Blumberg and his family received the Dennis Minori Family Tribute Award. The…
Read MoreAmanda Parezo and Kate Turner join the BIAPA Board
The Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce that Amanda Parezo and Kate Turner have joined the BIAPA Board of Directors.
Read MoreBIAPA Participates in Brain Injury and Opioid Misuse Initiative
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is partnering with the Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania (BIAPA) to raise awareness of the intersection of brain injury and opioid misuse and to provide training and consultation to substance abuse providers and professionals who work with individuals struggling with opioid misuse and/or addiction.
Read MoreBIAPA announces two new Board members
The Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania is pleased to welcome two new members to the BIAPA Board of Directors: Robin Joyce and Cristabelle Braden.
Read MoreNew Caregiver Support Group Begins January 11
BIAPA President Ann Marie McLaughlin announced the establishment of a Virtual Caregiver Support group in a message focusing on BIAPA’s appreciation of the unique needs of individuals caring for those with a brain injury and BIAPA’s commitment to serve those members of Pennsylvania’s Brain Injury Community. “We hear you and we are here for you! …
Read MoreBIAPA welcomes Reading Hospital in Wyomissing to the Brain Injury Ambassador Program
BIAPA is pleased to welcome Reading Hospital in Wyomissing to the Brain Injury Ambassador Program! We are so pleased to be able to offer the services of our trained volunteer ambassadors to brain injury patients and families in this facility. Our Ambassador volunteers, who all have lived experience with brain injury, offer an important personalized…
Read MoreSpotlight on BIRL Volunteer Elayne Masters
BIAPA is very proud and appreciative of our Brain Injury Resource Line (BIRL) team! This month we are shining the spotlight on Elayne Masters, who began her involvement with BIAPA in 2019. Here is Elayne’s inspiring story, in her own words.
Read MoreBIAPA Welcomes Penn State Rehabilitation Hospital as Brain Injury Ambassador Partner
BIAPA is pleased welcome Penn State Rehabilitation Hospital in Hershey to the Brain Injury Ambassador Program! We are glad to be able to offer the services of our trained volunteer ambassadors to brain injury patients and families in these facilities. Our ambassador volunteers, who all have lived experience with brain injury, offer an important personalized…
Read MoreBIAPA Honors Nine at the 2022 Conference
One highlight of the Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania’s annual conference is the presentation of awards that recognize the achievements and contributions made by individuals, institutions and families to Pennsylvania’s brain injury community. Nine recipients were honored at the 2022 Conference, which was held in June in Lancaster. Since the 2021 Conference was cancelled due…
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