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Designating National Concussion Awareness Day to Improve Safety and Recovery

This Senate Resolution designates September 20, 2024, as National Concussion Awareness Day to address the significant public health concern of mild traumatic brain injuries. The goal is to improve public and medical understanding of proper diagnosis and management, especially concerning sports-related injuries. This encourages safer practices and better recovery outcomes for citizens, particularly children and athletes.
Key points
Official designation of September 20 as National Concussion Awareness Day to boost public health awareness.
Focus on the high prevalence of concussions, with millions of sports-related injuries reported annually, emphasizing the need for better prevention.
Promotion of 'return-to-play' and 'return-to-learn' protocols to ensure full recovery and prevent long-term health issues for injured individuals.
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Additional Information
A resolution supporting the designation of September 20, 2024, as "National Concussion Awareness Day".
Print number: SRES 812
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Process start date: 2024-09-12