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Senators Maggie Hassan, Shelley Moore Capito, and Bob Casey recognized Friday, September 15th as National Concussion Awareness Day. Senator Hassan has spearheaded Concussion Awareness Day since her time as Governor of New Hampshire, following advocacy from 24-year-old Granite Stater Brooke Mills, who suffered a concussion in high school.
“A concussion can take a serious toll – both physical and emotional – on someone’s health, and it is clear that we need more awareness of the causes, effects, and treatments of traumatic brain injuries,” said Senator Hassan. “I am grateful to Granite Stater Brooke Mills who brought this issue to my attention while I was Governor, and I am glad to continue this push at the national level. Brooke Mills has done an incredible job of taking a difficult setback and turning it into a positive change, and I commend her for making concussion awareness a part of her platform as Miss New Hampshire.”
“Concussions adversely affect far too many individuals in West Virginia and across our country. Every year, millions are treated, hospitalized, and in some cases, experience long-term effects resulting from concussions,” Senator Capito said. “Enhancing concussion prevention and increasing awareness, in addition to proper diagnosis and management, are essential for athletes, coaches, parents, and others to play sports and work safely. I’m proud to join my colleagues on this resolution and I hope it amplifies the need for continued concussion prevention, safety, and treatment.”
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