HomeMy WebLinkAboutLakeshore Advance, 2013-06-12, Page 9HEADS UP: Concussion Awareness
Lakeshore Advance
A concussion may be all
"invisible injury" but the atten-
tion brain injuries are getting is
turning a tot of heads.
During Safe Kids Week from
Nlay 27 to 31, the County of
Lambton's Community Health
Services Department will focus
on concussion prevention and
awareness with a '1 lentis Up! Be
Wert. Be Safe. Be Aware of Con-
cussions' campaign.
"Brain injuries that occur in
sorts, such as concussions, are
training attention among chil-
dren, parents, and sports
communities across Canada,
SAYS Martina Jackson, Health
Promoter with Community
l lei►hh Services. "Our goal is to
raise alvare11t'SS and proving'
actionable education messages
to parents and caregivers.
(Questions to be answered
include:
What is a concussion?
!low do you seek treatment?
I low do you "deal with" some-
one with a concussion?
What steps are needed to get
better both on and off the field?
"thuierstanding the signs and
syn' ptoms of a concussion is
crucial for any adults dealing
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It was a lively day at the Grand Bend Legion last week as many Southwestern
Ontario seniors took part in their annual Cribbage tournament.
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