REP. MIKE THOMPSON TO HOST COMMUNITY DISCUSSION ON CONCUSSION IDENTIFICATION AND PREVENTION
February 12, 2013
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-05) will host a community discussion on concussion identification and prevention. The meeting will be on Wednesday, February 20th. More than 3.8 million sports and recreation-related concussions occur in the U.S. each year. Concussions and head injuries are happening with greater frequency each year across all sports. At this meeting, athletes, parents and coaches will have the opportunity to speak with experts about how to recognize a possible concussion, how to prevent serious head injuries, and how to respond to head injuries when they occur.
WHO:
Congressman Mike Thompson
Dr. Brian Freeto, Orthopeadic Surgeon, Napa Valley Orthopeadic Medical Group
Rob Brandon, Physical Therapist, Co-Owner Napa Valley Physical Therapy, Trainer, Napa Valley College
Melissa Bartholomew, Athletic Trainer, Napa Valley College
Jeff Turner, Athletic Director, Jesse Bethel High School Vallejo
WHEN:
Wednesday, February 20th
6:30-8:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Gymnasium
3000 Newell Dr.
American Canyon High School Gymnasium
American Canyon, CA 94503
WHO:
Congressman Mike Thompson
Dr. Brian Freeto, Orthopeadic Surgeon, Napa Valley Orthopeadic Medical Group
Rob Brandon, Physical Therapist, Co-Owner Napa Valley Physical Therapy, Trainer, Napa Valley College
Melissa Bartholomew, Athletic Trainer, Napa Valley College
Jeff Turner, Athletic Director, Jesse Bethel High School Vallejo
WHEN:
Wednesday, February 20th
6:30-8:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Gymnasium
3000 Newell Dr.
American Canyon High School Gymnasium
American Canyon, CA 94503