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I'd like to suggest it's a good time for a show about brain injury in Oregon.  This is an issue for civilians and military veterans alike.

The Brain Injury Association of Oregon (BIAOR) has sponsored legislation (HB 3692) that will add a general assessment of $5.00 on moving violations, including DUIIs.  The money will fund a Brain Injury Trust Fund, to be used for statewide information and referral, support groups, and the creation of an advisory committee at the state level.   A high percent of traumatic brain injuries is caused by motor vehicle accidents, and many of those are alcohol related.

BIAOR is holding its annual educational meeting March 4-6 in Portland.  (www.biaor.org)  Governor Kulongowski and Senator Wyden are two of the elected officials who are supporting the meeting and giving welcome speeches.

March is Brain Injury Awareness month in Oregon.

OHSU has a series of lectures on brain awareness.   

http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/education/schools/research-institutes/brain-institute/ 

Sherry Stock, the Executive Director of BIAOR, would be an excellent speaker.

Please write for more information.

Thank you,

Amy Ream, MD

Board member, BIAOR

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