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Leslie Munzer Neurological Institute of LI to
Provide Educational Seminars for Adults and Youth that
tie together Sports with Head/Brain Injuries
March is Traumatic Brain Injury
Awareness Month Throughout The United States
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY, March 24, 2009
- - In order to fully educate children, parents and other
members of the public on how to prevent concussions and
severe brain injuries resulting from a variety of sports
activities, the not-for-profit Leslie Munzer
Neurological Institute of Long Island is
initiating a free interactive lecture
program this month. The talks will be
available to schools, colleges, libraries, community groups
and other organizations across Long Island 12 months a
year.
The kick-off of the initiative coincides with March
being National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month,
as well as with the heartbreaking death last week of actress
Natasha Richardson due to a traumatic brain injury suffered
during a skiing accident.
The program features renowned Long Island neurosurgeons
and trauma specialists as guest speakers, including Dr.
Donald S. Krieff, a board certified neurosurgeon
who treats both adult and pediatric patients;
Dr. Mihai D. Dimancescu, a board-certified
neurosurgeon who possesses more than 30 years of experience
performing brain and spine surgery; and Dr. Lee
Eric Tessler, a neurosurgeon who currently serves
as the chief of neurotrauma at Winthrop University Hospital
in Mineola.
Headquartered in Rockville Centre, the Leslie Munzer
Neurological Institute of Long Island was founded by Neurological
Surgery, P.C., a prestigious group of 19 highly-acclaimed
specialists who offer patients in Nassau and Suffolk Counties
on Long Island and in Queens, NY, the most advanced treatments
of brain and spine disorders using advanced, minimally-evasive
procedures. The Foundation is seeking to be in the vanguard
of organizations that educate and inform young people
and adults about safety precautions that can protect the
brain and spine during athletic endeavors. The Foundation’s
mission is to promote the early diagnosis of neurological
diseases, improve the quality of life for Long Islanders
affected by neurological diseases and help find a cure
for diseases of the nervous system.
“Educating the community about the seriousness
of brain injuries that can result from not wearing protective
gear while playing sports is extremely important,”
stated Dr. Jonathan L. Brisman, a board-certified neurosurgeon
as well as the Foundation’s president. “Through
our collaborations with school districts and other groups,
we can improve awareness of safety in sports and hopefully
prevent future tragedies like Ms. Richardson’s.”
Among the groups that are expected to take advantage
of this unique opportunity are middle schools, high schools,
community colleges, area universities, town libraries,
civic groups, senior citizen facilities, churches and
synagogues and other similar organizations.
To arrange for an experienced, knowledgeable
and forward-thinking lecturer, call Jovanna Little, executive
director of the Leslie Munzer Neurological Institute of
Long Island, at 516-442-3527 or e-mail her at info@lmni.org.
The organization’s website address is: www.lmini.org.
