BIAPA 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 MoreBIAPA welcomes Encompass Heath Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona to the Brain Injury Ambassador Program.
BIAPA welcomes Encompass Heath Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona 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 connection…
Read MoreDepression and Brain Injury
Depression is a common symptom after a stroke (one third of patients,) and after a Traumatic Brain Injury (over half of patients). Senator John Fetterman’s recent treatment for depression has prompted much discussion on this topic. There are of course several reasons for the association between brain injury and depression. Organic factors related to the…
Read MoreBIAPA is new home for ReDiscoverU
Beginning in January 2023, the Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania is the new home for the ReDiscoverU program. Established by the Council on Brain Injury (CoBI), the ReDiscoverU Program assists individuals in learning new skills or rediscovering past interests through inclusive and diverse educational opportunities that enhance the health, well-being, and knowledge of those who…
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…
Read MoreProject to evaluate providing cognitive rehabilitation treatment through telehealth
The Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania partnered with the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute to study the feasibility and satisfaction with cognitive rehabilitation services delivered through a video-conference platform. This project included 27 individuals with traumatic brain injury enrolled in the Pennsylvania Head Injury Program. After 6 months of treatment,…
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