TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program

??Did you know??? Getting kids back to school after a concussion (even for just a few hours a day) can significantly help promote recovery! ??? On?Monday, November 18, 2024, the?TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program?team hosted an incredible in-person event at the RA Centre Ottawa to share the latest evidence-based guidelines for ensuring the safe and timely return of students and athletes to school and sport after a concussion. ? A heartfelt?thank you?to everyone who attended and contributed to this important conversation! Together, we’re making strides toward better outcomes for kids, families, and communities. ????? 360 Concussion Care CHEO Research Institute CHEO

?? Today’s the Day! ?? Join us tonight from 7:00 – 8:30 PM at the RA Centre in Ottawa for our Concussion Awareness Event! Don’t miss this chance to connect with the concussion community and hear from an incredible lineup of speakers, including: ? Grant Clitsome, former NHL player, sharing his lived experience with concussions? ? Jennifer Dawson and Roger Zemek from TRANSCENDENT, presenting their latest concussion research? ? Peter Niedre, Director of Education Partnerships at the Coaches Association of Canada, offering insights on safe return-to-sport protocols? ? Catherine Pakenham, MScPT, Lead Physiotherapist at 360 Concussion Care. We are looking forward to learning and collaborating on promoting concussion safety. ?? Location: RA Centre, Ottawa? ?? Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM We look forward to seeing you there!?Register here: https://lnkd.in/gimVyK2B

?? This November, during Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Awareness Month, join us for an important conversation on the link between IPV and concussions. Our new webinar series, Community Concussion Talks will be featuring an online cross-Canada community webinar to bring together powerful voices to educate, raise awareness, and share insights from lived experience and expertise. ?? Date: November 28, 2024? ? Time: 1-2 pm EST? ?? Platform: Virtual We are honored to welcome three distinguished speakers for our webinar: 1) Karen Mason, co-founder of SOAR; 2) Dr. Jennifer Dawson, a concussion guideline developer; and 3) An advocate with lived experience of intimate partner violence (IPV). Their diverse perspectives will provide invaluable insights for anyone interested in IPV-related education, injury awareness, and community support. ?? Register today to join this important conversation and stand in solidarity with those impacted by IPV: https://lnkd.in/g-TcuAPV Ontario Brain Institute 360 Concussion Care Living Guideline for Pediatric Concussion CHEO Research Institute CHEO

???Save the Date! Working Together to Support Athletes and Students in Returning to Sport and School Post-Concussion Join us on?November 18, 2024, at the?RA Centre in Ottawa?for a unique opportunity to connect with the concussion community and learn from experts in the field. ?? Hear from a?former NHL player?about their lived experience with concussions.? ?? Gain insights from top concussion specialists at?CHEO?and?360 Concussion Care.? ?? Learn key updates from a leader at the?National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)?on safe return to sport and school.? ? We’ll be sharing important updates on concussion guidelines and working together to support athletes, students, and families navigating post-concussion recovery. Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, or healthcare provider, this is an event you won’t want to miss! ???Date: November 18, 2024? ???Location: RA Centre, Ottawa Register now?and be a part of the conversation to ensure a safe return to sport and school: https://lnkd.in/gimVyK2B CHEO Research Institute CHEO TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program Ontario Brain Institute RA Centre Ottawa

We are nearing the end of Concussion Awareness Week! ?? We’re thrilled to share another Mini Speaker Feature of the week, spotlighting Dr. Keith Yeates, a key driver of the Canadian Concussion Network (CCN) and researcher on the TRANSCENDENT team. Dr. Yeates is a Professor at the University of Calgary and Co-Principal Investigator at TRANSCENDENT? In this short video, Keith dives deep into the critical role that community plays in advancing concussion research. Keith highlights the partnership between the CCN and TRANSCENDENT and the ways in which knowledge translation can be used as a tool to disseminate research while involving key knowledge users. To learn more about the CCN, please visit https://ccn-rcc.ca/en/ ?? Ontario Brain Institute University of Calgary 360 Concussion Care

?? Continuing Concussion Awareness Week with TRANSCENDENT! ?? We’re excited to share our latest?Mini Speaker Feature?video, highlighting the expertise of Dr. Sharon Johnston. Dr. Johnston is an Associate Professor?at the University of Ottawa, Associate Vice President, Research and Scientific Director at the Institut du Savoir Montfort and a Researcher at TRANCENDENT! ?? Dr. Johnston’s work focuses on?concussions in older adults. In her Mini Speaker Feature, Dr. Johnston dives into the top three important insights on concussions in older adults. Dr. Johnston also emphasizes the role of?knowledge translation—transforming research findings into practical strategies to improve concussion management for older adults. ?? Watch Dr. Sharon Johnston's full video here and learn more about our commitment to advancing concussion research:?transcendentconcussion.ca #ConcussionAwarenessWeek #OlderAdults #KnowledgeTranslation #ConcussionResearch? #TRANSCENDENT ? CHEO Research Institute CHEO University of Ottawa Institut du Savoir Montfort 360 Concussion Care Ontario Brain Institute

?? Concussion Awareness Week: Honouring Rowan’s Law with Dr. Nick Reed ?? On this significant day, Rowan’s Law Day, we’re proud to spotlight Dr. Nick Reed in our latest speaker feature. Dr. Reed, a dedicated concussion researcher, clinician, educator at University of Toronto, Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, and leader of knowledge translation at TRANSCENDENT, honours Rowan Stringer’s memory by sharing Rowan’s story and emphasizing the critical importance of concussion safety. ?? Dr. Reed also highlights some key facts about concussion and knowledge translation, shedding light on how we can bridge research with practical applications to improve safety and care.??? ?? To learn more about Rowan’s Law Day, you may also consider exploring the Rowan’s Law page on the Ontario Government’s website: https://lnkd.in/egyd-JG Ontario Brain Institute University of Toronto, Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy 360 Concussion Care

?? Concussion Awareness Week Spotlight: Meet Kim Gurtler! ?? As Concussion Awareness Week continues, we’re thrilled to feature Kim Gurtler, VP of Operations at SIRC (Sport Information Resource Centre - Le Centre de documentation pour le sport (SIRC), one of TRANSCENDENT’s community partners. ?? SIRC plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between research and knowledge in sports. In Kim’s video, she shares her top 3 insights on what’s essential to remember about concussion in sport and highlights the importance of effective knowledge translation. ????????? SIRC’s partnership with TRANSCENDENT will help ensure that cutting-edge research makes it to the sport sector to enhance safety and performance in sports. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Kim’s expertise! ?? Stay tuned for more enlightening content throughout the week as we continue to raise awareness and drive progress in concussion care. ?? Sport Information Resource Centre - Le Centre de documentation pour le sport (SIRC) 360 Concussion Care Ontario Brain Institute CHEO CHEO Research Institute

?? Concussion Awareness Week Continues: Meet Monica Lamoureux! ?? We’re excited to share the second video in our mini speaker feature series for Concussion Awareness Week! Today, we’re putting the spotlight on Monica Lamoureux, the Director of Operations at TRANSCENDENT. ?? Monica plays a pivotal role in keeping our operations running smoothly. In her video, she outlines the three key objectives of our research program, offering valuable insights into how we’re advancing the field of concussion.? Join us as we continue to highlight the amazing individuals driving our mission forward. Stay tuned for more updates and get an inside look at the dynamic team behind TRANSCENDENT. CHEO CHEO Research Institute 360 Concussion Care Ontario Brain Institute

?? Today marks the start of Concussion Awareness Week!? Throughout this week, we’ll be sharing valuable resources and informative videos to help improve education and awareness around concussions. Your engagement in concussion awareness week is so important for helping to increase this week's impact. With that in mind, we encourage you to share resources you find helpful with your communities and to post about your on-going concussion initiatives. With your help, we can keep all communities informed about concussions - let’s work together to make a difference! ?? To learn more about Concussion Awareness Week, explore the following toolkit: https://lnkd.in/gFwvuGhT ???