Media Advisory - Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital launches one of the world's first Concussion Research Centres focused on kids and youth

Youth concussion - a totally different game

TORONTO, Oct. 24, 2013 /CNW/ - Holland Bloorview will launch a new Concussion Research Centre that will focus on kids and youth.  A significant number of youth are at risk for concussion. Until now, concussion research has largely focused on adults, but we know that the brains and bodies of youth and children are continually developing and growing.

Come hear from Drs. Michelle Keightley and Nick Reed speak about why their game-changing research is so critical to active youth playing sports today and how they are exploring new ways to identify, assess and treat this brain injury.

When:	Tuesday October 29th, 2013 10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m
Where:	Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital 150 Kilgour Road Toronto

SOURCE: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Media Contacts:
Michelle Halsey at [email protected]
T: 416 425 6220 ext. 6409

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Claire Florentin at [email protected]
T: 416 425 6220 ext. 3497