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Brain Injuries

Shannon Lester

Within these links, you will find articles on brain injury, a trauma that effects someone in the United States every fifteen seconds.


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Brain Injuries

Attention Employers: Brain Injured Employees Available

So many times, people with brain injuries are qualified for a job. I understand that it's difficult to know how to accommodate these individuals in a way that seems fair to their coworkers, but hopefully, this will help.

Getting into the Spirit

Need some tips on how to make Christmas special this year? You've come to the right place.,Need some tips on how to make Christmas special this year? You've come to the right place.

Pregnancy and Contraception: A Guide for Women with Epilepsy

Reproduction is often affected, when one has epilepsy. Many women find themselves lost, trying to decide whether or not to have children. Understanding the effects of your antiepileptic medication on pregnancy and the role it plays in contraception is your first step to making this crucial, life-altering decision.

Workfirst Changes Lives

Workfirst, a non-profit organization in Baltimore, MD, works with young adults who have cognitive disabilities in order to help them find work.

Healing After Tragedy

Here's an article to help those who lost friends and loved ones in Tuesday's tragedy.

You Can Go to College--and Succeed!

Many students on college campuses are brain injured. And in many cases, they have difficulty due to limitations. In my article this month, I'm giving you some advice on how to succeed in college. With some dedication and work on your part, you can succeed and even enjoy your career as ...

Epilepsy and Me

Epilepsy affects millions of Americans, many who are brain injured. But what happens when it takes over your life. This month, I'm sharing my story to help you in your fight with epilepsy.

A Word of Inspiration

This week, I'm bringing you a personal story that will hopefully inspire you. The life of a brain injured person is often filled with uncertainty and desperation. But there's always a reason to have hope and dreams. For if you follow those dreams, you'll be rewarded with the taking.

When Rehabilitation Stops and A New Life Begins

Brain injury is the leading cause of permanent disability in children and adolescents, so it's understandable that we need a little guidance when we find ourselves in that situation. Here are just a few suggestions...

Anoxia Continued

In my 2000 article, "Anoxia can lead to Brain Injury," some basic facts of brain injury and anoxia were explained. In this week's article, I've attempted to dig deeper to explore its causes, contributing factors, and possible treatments.

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Attention Employers: Brain Injured Employees Available (16 msgs)

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A Life Worth Living at Oak Crest Village (6 msgs)

Getting into the Spirit (8 msgs)

Pregnancy and Contraception: A Guide for Women with Epilepsy (8 msgs)

Workfirst Changes Lives (6 msgs)

Healing After Tragedy (6 msgs)

You Can Go to College--and Succeed! (10 msgs)

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