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A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating wound that disrupts the brain's function.

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A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts brain function .

Not all blows or jolts to the head result in a TBI. 

Injury severity may range from "mild -- a brief change in mental status or consciousness to "severe"  -- an extended period of unconsciousness or amnesia after the injury.

A TBI can result in short or long-term problems with independent function.

1.4 million people suffer a TBI each year in the United States.  Of those:

  • 50,000 die;
  • 235,000 are hospitalized; and
  • 1.1 million are treated and released from an emergency department.

The number of people with TBI who are not seen in an emergency department or who receive no care is unknown.

Even a mild traumatic brain injury can have severe effects on the quality of the patient's life.

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  • Description: Brain injury policy, program, and service resources for state employees and others interested in state government.

  • Brain Injury Association of America
  • Brain Injury Association of Virginia

    Description: Brain Injury Association of Virginia (BIAV) is the primary source of information and personal support for thousands living in Virginia whose lives have been touched by a brain injury.

  • Brain Injury Services Coordination Unit

    Description: The Brain Injury Services Coordination Unit manages over $6 million in programs, contracts, and federal grants providing brain injury services in Virginia. The BISC Unit provides general or agency-specific information about brain injury resources. BISCU also manages a number of funds for brain injury.

  • Brain Injury Services of SWVA

    Description: Mission: to create a sustainable organization that assists Southwestern Virginia brain injury survivors and their loved ones.

  • Brain Injury Services, Inc.

    Description: Mission: To improve people's lives who are affected by brain injury with community-based services, education and advocacy.

  • Caregivers Community Network

    Description: CCN offers services for elders and their family caregivers in Augusta, Rockingham, Page and Shenandoah counties and the cities within:

    In-home companion care on a regular basis;
    Educational workshops and support services;
    Telephone consultation to supply caregivers with support, caregivers tips and resources;
    Partnership to provide a referral system;
    Errand running to aid the caregiver; and,
    Time off for the caregiver

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

    Description: The Center's misson is to create the expertise, information, and tools that we need to protect our health – through promoting good health, preventing disease, injuries and disability and preparing for developing health threats.

  • Commonwealth Neurotrauma Initiative (CNI) Trust Fund

    Description: The Commonwealth Neurotrauma Initiative (CNI) Trust Fund, provides funds to Virginia-based organizations, institutions and researchers to meet the needs of those with acquired neurotrauma.

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