Hispanics to get information about brain injuries
Rocky Mountain News
Published September 24, 2008 at 12:05 a.m.
State health care providers and physicians will descend on North High School today to educate the Hispanic community about special services for families who have members suffering from traumatic brain injuries.
The Colorado State Office of Health Disparities considers minority communities underserved when it comes to knowledge about access to services for family members who suffer major brain injuries because of car accidents, assaults and falls, according to organizers.
Representatives from the Colorado Traumatic Brain Injury Program and educators are expected to inform community advocates about the state's Traumatic Brain Injury Trust Fund.
This fund can provide up to $2,000 for one year of services to people suffering from brain trauma.
The Colorado Traumatic Brain Injury Program also has been trying to work with and reach out to more veterans who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan who also have suffered brain injuries and wounds.
Today's presentation begins at 8:30 a.m. at North High School, 2960 Speer Blvd.
For more information: 720- 423-2700.
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