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Innovative Strategies for Issues Complicating Brain Injury Thomson, Rogers is the Platinum Sponsor of the annual Hamilton Health Sciences Conference, May 9 - 10, 2013 at the Hamilton Convention Centre. Conference Goals: Enhance understanding of complex issues following brain injury related to forensics, addiction, behaviour, mental health, and pain Review practical approaches to these issues as they relate to impact on recovery, community reintegration, social relationships, health, and...

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The Hawaiian Mix & Mingle, which was held on September 27, 2012 was a huge success. BIAWW received a $100,000 charitable gift and an additional $6000 from the event proceeds. All of which will be used for continued improvement to programs offered to survivors of acquired brain injury and education on the prevention of brain injuries. Thomson, Rogers was the "Presenting Sponsor" of the Hawaiian Mix & Mingle. Click here to see photos from the event, courtesy of The Health Professional...

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The Brain Injury Society of Toronto is now offering support groups for clients and family members/caregivers. The BIST Support Group allows caregivers and families supporting individuals living with the effects of brain injury to meet others to share experiences, and provide the opportunity to learn effective coping skills and tips helpful in managing care giving. The BIST Survivor Support Group allows individuals living with the effects of brain injury to meet others to share experiences, receive...

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After the huge success of their First Annual 5K Run, Walk & Roll, The Brain Injury Society of Toronto (BIST) is excited to be planning this year’s event. All proceeds from this event support the programs and services provided by BIST. Last year’s event sold out so register early! Date: Saturday September 22nd, 2012 Race Time: 10:00 am Location: Sunnybrook Park – Entrance on West side of Leslie and north of Eglinton New this year: Individuals who raise $100 and over will have...

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Stacey Stevens will be presenting at the Canadian Society of Medical Examiners Annual General Meeting on June 15, 2012. The conference will be addressing anatomy and physiology of brain injuries. Stacey will be speaking on The Invisible Injury - Proving a mild traumatic brain injury.

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Mrs. R. was hurt in a car accident on July 17, 2005. She only placed State Farm on notice of her claim on December 17, 2007, following an episode of severe back pain. The notice was received by State Farm well outside the requirements of section 31 of the SABS which obliges an insured to give notice of any claim within 7 days following the collision or as soon as practicable. At the time of the collision, Mrs. R. was providing 24/7 attendant care to her husband who had sustained...

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Doctor Charles Tator has been a long time friend of Thomson, Rogers. As a renowned neurosurgeon in Canada, he spearheaded and helped found “Think First Canada”, an organization dedicated to help educate children and adults about how important preventative measures are to avoid catastrophic injuries. Think First Canada is now promoting some very interesting Webinars featuring such topics as: General Overview of Concussion; Concussion and the Pediatric Population; Psychological and...

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Thomson, Rogers is proud to announce that the Community Head Injury Resource Service has been Accredited with Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada, which is the highest decision level awarded by Accreditation Canada. Click here for more information.

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