RESOURCES AND LINKS
Here are some good websites for Brain Injury Education and Resources
(Some links include state specific information but also have excellent general information).
Model System Knowledge Translation Center
Living With Brain Injury/Caring for a Brain Injury Patient: https://msktc.org/tbi
Brain Injury Association of Maryland: https://www.biamd.org/
(Specifically: https://www.biamd.org/resourceseducation.htm
Model System Knowledge Translation Ce
Understanding Brain Injury: http://www.braininjury101.org/
Brain Injury Association of America: http://www.biausa.org/
Brainline (Good source for all things related to Brain Injury): https://www.brainline.org/
Disorders of Consciousness Information: https://www.brainline.org/dchub
Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centers - Model Systems: https://msktc.org/tbi/model-system-centers
CARF (The Accreditation body that ensures healthcare providers and
rehabilitation facilities meet high standards. Their site can be searched
for many brain injury services and providers): http://www.carf.org/advancedProviderSearch.aspx
The Moderator recommends the following Acute Brain Injury Rehab Facilities:
The Shepherd Center - Atlanta: https://www.shepherd.org
Craig Hospital - Denver: https://craighospital.org
Moss Rehab Hospital - Philadelphia: https://www.mossrehab.com
Spaulding Rehab Hospital - Cambridge: https://spauldingrehab.org/locations/spaulding-rehabilitation-hospital
TIRR Memorial Hermann - Houston: https://memorialhermann.org/services/treatments/brain-injury-rehabilitation
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