American Association of Neurological Surgeons Offers Concussion Prevention and Awareness Tips as Part of National Neurosurgery Awareness Week

“Make Concussion Awareness a Part of Your Playbook”  That’s the theme of 2012 National Neurosurgery Awareness Week (NNAW), scheduled for April 15-21, 2012. NNAW is held annually in conjunction with the American Association of Neurological Surgeons’ (AANS’) Annual Scientific Meeting. The 80th AANS Annual Scientific Meeting program officially starts on Monday, April 16, 2012, at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

In conjunction with the AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, on April 16, 2012, AANS will partner with ThinkFirst (a foundation committed to preventing traumatic brain and spinal injuries) and WalkSafe (a program focused on improving pediatric pedestrian safety, encouraging physical activity and advocating walkability around elementary schools) for Kids Safety Day — a special head injury prevention and helmet fitting event at the Feinberg Fisher School in Miami. Nearly 100 students ranging from pre-school to eighth grade are expected to attend and receive bicycle helmets at this invitation-only event. For more information, click here to read the full release.