Brain Injury
A brain injury is an injury to the brain that occurs after birth and is not congenital, degenerative or hereditary. The injury results in a change of the brain’s neuronal activity. There are two types of brain injury: Traumatic Brain Injury and Acquired Brain Injury.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): A TBI is caused by an external factor such as a bump, blow or jolt to the head, that disrupts the normal function of the brain. TBI can be defined as closed (non-penetrating) or open (penetrating). The severity of a TBI may range from mild (for example, concussion) to severe.
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI): An ABI is an alteration in brain functioning or pathology caused by internal factors such as a lack of oxygen.
A brain injury may produce an altered or diminished state of consciousness, and result in an impairment of cognitive abilities or physical functioning. It can also result in the disturbance of behavioral or emotional functioning. These impairments may be temporary or permanent, and cause partial or total functional disability.
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Center on Brain Injury Research and Training
Cbirt.org
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Hedco Clinic Services
Oregon-based resource at the University of Oregon in Eugene.
https://hedcoclinic.uoregon.edu/services/brain-injury-and-concussion -
Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Oregon-based service:
Peace Health Brain Injury Rehabilitation -
Brain Injury Association of America
National-level resource.
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Columbia Regional Inclusive Services
Oregon-based resource with information related to Brain Injury and other topics specific to kids and youth.
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Brain Injury Association of America
Oregon-based resource.
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Stop Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
A national-level resource with information and advocacy related to CTE.
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Oregon Health and Sciences University - Brain Institute
Oregon-based resource for Traumatic Brain Injury treatment and information.
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ODE- Brain Injury Information
Oregon-based resource.
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Disability Rights Oregon
Oregon-based resource.