BIAMD ANNUAL CONFERENCE
March 24-25, 2022
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
The Brain Injury Association of Maryland will hold its 2022 Annual Conference on March 24th-25th in Baltimore, Maryland. This year's Conference Committee is now accepting applications for breakout session presentations on all topics that affect individuals with brain injuries, their families, and the professional healthcare providers that care for them.
Every year, for over three decades, we have been able to provide a forum to amazing researchers, healthcare providers, family members and survivors who bring their unique perspectives
and stories to our conference attendees.
If you are interested in presenting at our conference next March,
please complete the online application form below. We look forward to seeing you then.
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PRESENTATION APPLICATION
Every year, for over three decades, we have been able to provide a forum to amazing researchers, healthcare providers, family members and survivors who bring their unique perspectives
and stories to our conference attendees.
If you are interested in presenting at our conference next March,
please complete the online application form below. We look forward to seeing you then.
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PRESENTATION APPLICATION
2021 Scarecrow Classic Virtual Brain Challenge Series
October 16th - November 20th, 2021
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE CHALLENGE.
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The 2021 Scarecrow Classic Virtual Brain Challenge Series be held from October 16, 2021 through November 20, 2021. This Virtual event, hosted by the Brain Injury Association of Maryland (BIAMD) will rally survivors, families, friends, and supporters around the common goal of raising awareness about brain injury within the community and providing much needed funding to support the programs and initiatives of BIAMD.
TO JOIN:
TO JOIN:
- Register for the Scarecrow Classic Virtual Brain Challenge Series before November 20, 2021
- Complete a 1 Mile Run/Walk, 5K (3.1 miles) or 10K (6.2 miles) at your convenience any time anywhere before November 20, 2021.
- Celebrate your accomplishment by sending us a picture at info@biamd.org AND sharing on your social media! Be sure to use the hashtag #ScarecrowBrainChallenge2021
WHAT DOES "VIRTUAL" BRAIN CHALLENGE MEAN?
Anytime and anywhere! The Scarecrow Classic Virtual Brain Challenge Series can be completed in your own neighborhood, on your favorite running trail, at the park, on a treadmill, or even as part of your physical therapy.
Pick the 1 mile, 5k or 10k. Do it all in one day or take the whole month to accumulate your distances.
Sign up and get your friends to sign-up too! Bragging rights for fastest time, first to finish, or even best looking while completing the distance.
BUT I DIDN'T RUN LAST YEAR, CAN I STILL GET THE 2020 MEDALLION AND BRAIN "COASTER" TO HOLD THE FIVE BRAIN SECTION MEDALLIONS?
Fear not, for an additional $45.00 add on fee, you may run or walk (or snooze) a second virtual 1 Mile, 5k or 10k and obtain last year's 2020 Finisher Medal AND the Brain Coaster to store your brain section medallions.
Last year's section medallion was the FRONTAL LOBE. I
Pick the 1 mile, 5k or 10k. Do it all in one day or take the whole month to accumulate your distances.
Sign up and get your friends to sign-up too! Bragging rights for fastest time, first to finish, or even best looking while completing the distance.
BUT I DIDN'T RUN LAST YEAR, CAN I STILL GET THE 2020 MEDALLION AND BRAIN "COASTER" TO HOLD THE FIVE BRAIN SECTION MEDALLIONS?
Fear not, for an additional $45.00 add on fee, you may run or walk (or snooze) a second virtual 1 Mile, 5k or 10k and obtain last year's 2020 Finisher Medal AND the Brain Coaster to store your brain section medallions.
Last year's section medallion was the FRONTAL LOBE. I
FOR MORE INFORMATION - CLICK HERE
TO SIGN UP FOR THE CHALLENGE - CLICK HERE
BRAIN INJURY CONNECTOR
Listen to BIAMD's Latest Podcast Below or Subscribe to Brain Injury Connector at your favorite Podcast streaming site.
Because every brain is different, every brain injury is different, and every brain injury recovery is different, most individuals and families dealing with brain injuries have many more questions than answers. Join Bryan Pugh, Executive Director of the Brain Injury Association of Maryland, as he searches for answers by interviewing individuals with brain injuries, family members, healthcare providers, policy makers and other members of the brain injury community. Each episode contains powerful information to help you learn more about brain injury, discover new treatments and solutions, and meet inspirational people making meaningful impacts on their community by changing the world.
As part of BIAMD's interest in serving Maryland's Brain Injury Community, we are continuing with the "Check-In Chats".
We would like to "check in" with anyone looking to share their experiences and challenges with either an individual or in a social group setting.
There are many ways open to us, and, if you are interested, we would like to hear from you about your needs and how we can help you feel more connected.
To register for a Check-In-Chat please click here
For other On-Line Support Groups click here
We would like to "check in" with anyone looking to share their experiences and challenges with either an individual or in a social group setting.
There are many ways open to us, and, if you are interested, we would like to hear from you about your needs and how we can help you feel more connected.
To register for a Check-In-Chat please click here
For other On-Line Support Groups click here
Do You Want to Participate in a Study? Attend a Webinar? Take a Training? Click HERE to find out more.
Brain Injury Association of
Maryland
Membership
By becoming a member of our organization, we will provide you opportunities to engage your community and make a personal impact by addressing the numerous issues facing brain injury survivors, their caregivers, and the professionals who work with them. We will utilize your personal and professional skills to help raise community awareness about brain injury prevention, treatment, and long-term management.
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We will also provide you opportunity to meet with like-minded individuals around the state for networking, fellowship, and support. By choosing BIAMD, you have chosen to work alongside survivors, caregivers, family, friends and professionals, all striving to make things happen and improve the lives of Maryland’s brain injury community.
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AVERAGE NEW U.S. CASES ANNUALLY
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS 10,400 SPINAL CORD INJURY 12,500 HIV/AIDS 50,000 BREAST CANCER 231,840 ALL NEW CASES COMBINED 304,740 NEW TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES EACH YEAR IN THE U.S. 2.8 MILLION |
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The Maryland State Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Board (TBIAB) consists of 36 voting members, who represent consumers, families and caregivers, advocates, government officials, health care professionals and elected officials. The TBIAB is required by § 13-2105(6) of the Health General Article, Md. Ann. Code, in accordance with § 2-1246 of the State Government Article, to issue an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly that contains recommendations.
The Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Board Report for 2019 is ready for your review. To discover the Board's recommendations for this year, CLICK HERE. |
The OPIOID EPIDEMIC and BRAIN INJURY.
Opioids are depressants, meaning that they inhibit the central nervous system (CNS).
During an overdose, the body experiences Central Nervous System depression, which can result in
As such, the most significant risk of an overdose is the lack of oxygen.
Oxygen is essential to the human brain, and a lack of oxygen to the brain causes damage.
So, what about those who are overdosing but not dying?
The opioid epidemic has led to the creation of a new term: Toxic Brain Injury.
This type of brain injury occurs from prolonged substance misuse and nonfatal overdose.
This encompasses two forms of brain injury resulting from a lack of oxygen:
During an overdose, the body experiences Central Nervous System depression, which can result in
- decreased rate of breathing,
- decreased heart rate, and
- loss of consciousness, possibly leading to coma or death.
As such, the most significant risk of an overdose is the lack of oxygen.
Oxygen is essential to the human brain, and a lack of oxygen to the brain causes damage.
So, what about those who are overdosing but not dying?
The opioid epidemic has led to the creation of a new term: Toxic Brain Injury.
This type of brain injury occurs from prolonged substance misuse and nonfatal overdose.
This encompasses two forms of brain injury resulting from a lack of oxygen:
- Hypoxic Brain Injury
- Hypoxic brain injury occurs when the brain does not receive enough oxygen
- Anoxic brain injury.
- Anoxic brain injury occurs when the brain does not receive any oxygen.
In these situations, the amount of time the brain is without adequate oxygen dictates the severity of injury.
Toxic Brain Injury has multiple effects on the brain. Brain damage caused by use of drugs could include disruption of nutrients needed by brain tissue; direct damage, injury, and death of brain cells, including neurotransmitter receptors; alterations to brain chemical concentrations, including neurotransmitters and hormones; and deprivation of oxygen to brain tissue. The effects on the brain will differ depending on the type of substance, the amount used, and the duration of use.
Toxic Brain Injury has multiple effects on the brain. Brain damage caused by use of drugs could include disruption of nutrients needed by brain tissue; direct damage, injury, and death of brain cells, including neurotransmitter receptors; alterations to brain chemical concentrations, including neurotransmitters and hormones; and deprivation of oxygen to brain tissue. The effects on the brain will differ depending on the type of substance, the amount used, and the duration of use.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC
AND TOXIC BRAIN INJURY - CLICK HERE.
"I can't thank you enough for all of the help. You have been amazing! I've reached out to both ladies and we're moving forward. I'll also be reaching out to the doctors you have sent. Again, I can't thank you enough on behalf of the both of us."
- Alexandra and Charles
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We will (also) check out the additional resources.
Thanks again for your help."
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Five Thoughts Fridays
A brief blog about what we are working on, looking at, thinking about, and inspired by.
Check the latest issues and back issues
by clicking
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A brief blog about what we are working on, looking at, thinking about, and inspired by.
Check the latest issues and back issues
by clicking
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2-1-1 Maryland connects you to health and human service resources in your community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in over 180 languages.
The Maryland Access Point (MAP) searchable directory can help you find home health, personal care, transportation, housing, home repairs, adult day care providers and lots of other services that can support you in your home.
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About Us
Our Mission
The Brain Injury Association of Maryland shall be the voice of those affected by brain injury through advocacy, education, and research.
The Brain Injury Association of Maryland shall be the voice of those affected by brain injury through advocacy, education, and research.
Our Vision
We bring health, hope, and healing to thousands of Marylanders living with brain injury, their families, and the professionals who serve them.
We bring health, hope, and healing to thousands of Marylanders living with brain injury, their families, and the professionals who serve them.
Our Staff and Board
Our five full-time and one part-time staff are here to serve you. Our all volunteer Board of Directors strive to provide the utmost service and leadership to the brain injury community.
Our five full-time and one part-time staff are here to serve you. Our all volunteer Board of Directors strive to provide the utmost service and leadership to the brain injury community.
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BIAMD
2200 Kernan Drive Baltimore, MD 21207 Phone: 1.800.221.6443 |
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