Category Archives: Head Injury

Keeping Safety in Mind This Winter


It is still fall according to the calendar, and already the mountain tops to the east and west are covered with a beautiful white frosting of snow.  This certainly reminds us of why we love living in Vermont! But, this … Continue reading

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Don’t KNOCK your NOGGIN! May is National Trauma Awareness Month


Two years ago, my college-aged son and I were skiing at a local slope and he was showing me all of his tricks in the “park” (you know:  the rails, and the jumps, and such).  I watched him fall and … Continue reading

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Bikes, Skateboards, and ATVs – Oh My!


I have been an employee at Fletcher Allen for ten years, but this October I have officially been our Injury Prevention Coordinator for one year.  My position is part of a dynamic team of staff that makes up our Level … Continue reading

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First With Kids: Gear Up For Bike Safety


It’s the time of year when kids are hopping on their bikes more and more, so parents have been pedaling lots of questions at me about bicycle safety.  Well, let me see if I can gear-up and answer some of … Continue reading

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Sports Injury Week (4/18-4/22): The Truth About Concussions


A concussion is a disturbance to brain function caused by a blow to the head or even another part of the body that leads to shaking or jarring of the brain. The way we diagnose and treat concussions is rapidly … Continue reading

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