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BIA-MA in the News 2017
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OCTOBER 2017 - DECEMBER 2017
- Bentley Magazine: Spotlight: Eileen Chernoff, MBA'87 - November 2017
- Press Release: BIA-MA Joins the Global Movement #GivingTuesday - November 2017
- nbcboston.com: Hearings focus on Concussions in Mass schools - October 2017
- Fox25boston.com: Brain Injury Commission proposes better safety regulations for student athletes - October 2017
- WCVB.com: Hearings held on bills that address concussions in high school sports - October 2017
- Simmons.edu: Madeline Uretsky '18: One Hit to the Head Changed My Life - October 2017
- Community Advocate: Hudson memorial 5K to benefit Brain Injury Association - October 2017
- Southcoasttoday.com: Presentation on Concussions Hits Home - September 2017 WALK & ROLL 2017
- Wickedlocal.com: Medford resident Victoria Eno to honor brother Paul at Walk & Roll - September 2017
- Cheshire: Brain Injury Association Plans "Walk & Roll" Fundraiser - September 2017
- westernmasswomen.com: BIAMA Returns to Cheshire for Regional Walk & Roll - September 2017
- Press Release: BIAMA Returns to Framingham for Regional Walk & Roll - August 2017
- Cape Cod Today: BIA-MA Walk & Roll September 16th - Event Returns to Buzzards Bay - August 2017
- Bourne Enterprise:Register for the Walk & Roll Fundraiser - August 2017
- Press Release: BIAMA Returns to Buzzards Bay for Regional Walk & Roll - August 2017
- Press Release: BIAMA Returns to Cheshire for Regional Walk & Roll - August 2017 FALMOUTH ROAD RACE 2017
- Taunton Daily Gazette: Dighton man running race to raise funds, awareness of TBI - August 2017
- Patch: BIA-MA Returns to Falmouth Road Race - August 2017
- MassLive.com: Southwick Woman Running to Support BIA-MA - August 2017
- Telegram.com: McNamara amoung those running for Brain Injury Association - August 2017
- Medford.Wickedlocal.com: Medford's Allison Bowhers Preps for Falmouth Road Race - August 2017
- Press Release: BIAMA Returns to Falmouth Road Race to Raise Awareness - July 2017 JULY THROUGH JANUARY 2017
- Berkshires Beat: Brain Injury Group Raises Awareness at Pittsfield Suns Game - July 17, 2017
- Press Release: BIAMA Teams with MMS & MDPH on Concussion Resource - July 2017
- Grafton Woman promoted at Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts - June 2017
- Press Release: Chesa Conrad appointed BIA-MA Manager of Marketing & Development - June 2017
- BIA-MA Announces New Board of Directors Appointment - May 24 - Westborough Patch
- Press Release: Eileen Chernoff is Newly Elected Member of BIA-MA Board - May 22
- Prom Warning: Mock crash has impact for students - May 11 - Eagle Tribune
- Art Exhibit at Brockton Library a Healing Experience - April - The Enterprise
- Brockton art exhibit brings poets and brain injury survivors together - April - WickedLocal Brockton
- "Opening Reception for Soaring Without Limits - April - The Enterprise Go Guide
- Press Release: Brain injury survivors and local poets to showcase collaborative art in Brockton - March 30
- Media Advisory: Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts Hosts 36th Annual Brain Injury Conference -
- Brain Injury Association backing increased funding - March 16 - Worcester T&G
- National Brain Injury Awareness Month sparks advocacy - March 16 - The Reminder Publications
- Press Release: Local brain injury survivor presents to high school students in Acton - March 16
- Soaring Without Limits, Healing Through the Arts - March 13 - The Daily Spark
- Media Advisory: Brain Injury Awareness Month - March 2017
- Brain Injury Awareness Month Kicks off - March 1 - SouthCostToday.com
- BIA-MA Kicks off Brain Injury Awareness Month - February 2017 - Westborough Patch
- Press Release: March Kicks off Brain Injury Awareness Month
- Brain Injury Service Problems, Coverage Mandate Highlighted - February 2017 - State House News
- Media Advisory: BIA-MA Hosts 2nd Annual Advocacy Day at State House - January 2017
- Wareham Cultural Council Distributes Cash Grants - Wicked Local Wareham - January 2017
- Greater Salem/Derry Brain Injury Support Group - Eagle Tribune - January 2017
- Cultural Council Awards Grants for 2017 - Wareham Week - January 2017
- The Brain Injury of Massachusetts Holds 2nd Annual Advocacy Day - Westborough Patch - January 2017
- Calendar Listing: Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts Hosts 2017 Advocacy Day - January 2017
- Press Release: "Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts Hosts 2017 Advocacy Day - January 2017
- Soups On, Keep Your Brain Safe - Wicked Local Sudbury - January 2017
- Press Release: BIA-MA Hosts Clinical Brain Injury Education Training for 2017
- Press Release: "BIA-MA Hosts Advocacy Event at the State House - February 2016
BIA-MA in the News 2016
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DECEMBER 2016 - OCTOBER 2016
- "Brain Injury Survivor finds a place that feels like home" - Community Advocate - December 2016
- Press Release: "Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts Southeastern Regional Office Celebrates 10 Years - Two Employees Who Started Office Celebrate a Decade with BIA-MA" - December 2016
- Dwork named to lead Brain Injury Association's board - Worcester Telegram - December 2016
- Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts Promotes Fall Driving Safety - Boston Seniority - November 2016
- Press Release: "Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts Promotes Fall Driving Safety" - November 2016
- Brain Injury Survivor Finds A Place That Feels Like Home (Jim) - Community Advocate - November 2016
- BIA-MA Elects New President of Board of Directors - Westborough Patch - November 2016
- BIA-MA Names Dwork President of Board of Directors - GoLocalWorcester.com - November 2016
- Press Release: "BIA-MA Elects New President of Board of Directors" - November 2016
- Westborough woman dedicates custom pet work to charity - Community Advocate - November 2016
- Former Patriot Kevin Turner Died from CTE, not ALS - Boston Globe - November 2016
- Chelmsford Rotary in Action (Jennifer McCormick's talk) - Oct 2016
- Brain Injury Association Promotes Cote - Telegram - October 2016
- Press Release: "BIA-MA Responds to Presidential Nominee's Concussion Comments" - October 2016
- BIAMA Appoints Justine Cote Manager of Prevention - Patch - October 2016
- Press Release - "BIAMA Appoints new Manager of Prevention" - October 2016
- Brain Injury Association of Mass. Collaborating in $1M Grant - Mass Nonprofit News- September 2016 WALK & ROLL 2016
- Walking for a good cause - MetroWest Daily News (Central) - September 2016
- Centerville couple committed to marriage after TBI - Cape Cod Times (Southeast) - September 2016
- Norwood Resident Refuses to Surrender to Brain Injury - Norwood Patch (Central) - September 2016
- Brain Injury Association holds Walk & Roll fundraiser - Wicked Local Carver (Southeast)- September 2016
- Walk & Roll a Success - Berkshire Eagle (West) - September 2016
- Berkshires Beat: Walk & Roll' Raises Brain Injury Awareness - iBerkshires (West) - September 2016
- (Farrell) Sisters Work Together To Heal - Hopedale News (Central) - September 2016
- BIA-MA to Host Walk & Roll Fundraiser - Wareham Wicked Local (Southeast) - August 2016
- Southwick Resident Making Significant Strides Towards Recovery - Westfield News (West)- August 2016
- Brain Injury Association Holds Fundraiser - Bourne Enterprise (Southeast) - August 2016
- Press Release - "BIA-MA to Host Southeastern Regional Walk & Roll in Bourne" - August 2016
- Press Release - "BIA-MA to Host Western Regional Walk & Roll in Cheshire" - August 2016
- Press Release - "BIA-MA to Host Central Regional Walk & Roll in Framingham" - August 2016 FALMOUTH ROAD RACE 2016
- Andrea Zuchora to run Falmouth Road Race for BI Foundation - Wicked Local Westborough - August 2016
- Two Westborough residents to run for BIA-MA - Community Advocate - August 2016
- Area residents running Falmouth Road Race for cancer, BI Research - The Landmark - August 2016
- Running for Mom - Worcester Telegram & Gazette - August 2016
- Woburn's Marlowe to run in Falmouth Road Race Aug. 21 - Daily Times Chronicle - August 2016
- Woburn's Julie Marlowe and Falmouth Road Race for son - Wicked Local Woburn - August 2016
- Watertown runner readies for Falmouth Race - Julia Doucett" - Wicked Local Watertown - August 2016
- Press Release: "BIA-MA Running to Raise Awareness at Falmouth Road Race" - July 2016 APRIL 2016 - JANUARY 2016
- Brain Injury Survivor to Speak at BFAIR Annual Meeting - iBerkshires.com - April 2016
- Against All Odds: Joanne Susi's Battle to Live and Her Road to Recovery - Westborough TV - April 2016
- Press Release: "Cynthia Cardeli promoted to Director of Programs & Services at BIA-MA" - April 2016
- Study provides more evidence of link between football, brain injuries - Boston Globe - April 2016
- Stroke Survivor Encourages Others Not to Give up on their Dreams - Wicked Local Marlborough - March 2016
- Press Release: "BIAMA Announces 35th Annual Conference" - March 2016
- Press Release: "BIA-MA Hosts Advocacy Event at the State House" - February 2016
- Brain Injury Survivor to Speak at BFAIR Annual Meeting - iBerkshires.com - April 2016
- Against All Odds: Joanne Susi’s Battle to Live and Her Road to Recovery - Westborough TV - April 2016
- Press Release: "Cynthia Cardeli promoted to Director of Programs & Services at BIA-MA" - April 2016
- Study provides more evidence of link between football, brain injuries - Boston Globe - April 2016
- Stroke Survivor Encourages Others Not to Give up on their Dreams - Wicked Local Marlborough - March 2016
- Press Release: "BIAMA Announces 35th Annual Conference" - March 2016
- Press Release: "BIA-MA Hosts Advocacy Event at the State House" - February 2016
BIA-MA in the News 2015
- Press Release: "BIA-MA Shares Holiday Spirit with Residents of Wingate at Worcester" - December 2015
- Press Release: "2015 Annual Golf Classic" - June 22, 2015
- Press Release: "ABI Education Event" - April 2015
- Press Release: "March is Brain Injury Awareness Month" - March 2015
- Press Release: "Faces of Brain Injury" - March 2015
- Press Release: "2015 Annual Conference" - March 2015
BIA-MA in the News 2014
- Press Release: "Nicole Godaire Awarded WBJ 40 under Forty" - September 2014
- Press Release: "BJ Williams runs 64 miles for 64,000" - August 2014
- Press Release: "Chicken Soup for the Soul - Tatnuck Bookseller Signing July 2014
- Press Release: "Chicken Soup for the Soul - Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injuries" - July 2014
- Press Release: "Teeing off in Support of the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts" - July 2014
- Press Release: "Gubernatorial Candidate Charlie Baker visits BIA-MA" - May 21, 2014
- Press Release: "Jonathan Korhonen to run Boston Marathon for Mom and BIA-MA" - April 2014
BIA-MA in the News 2013
- Two Ex-Athletes Tell How Seriously They Were Injured, Bellingham Bulletin, December 2013
- Cyclists Encouraged to Use Care On the Roads, Westwood Press, August 4, 2013
- Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts Appoints New Executive Director, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, July 27, 2013
- Groups Offer Resources for Victims, The Metrowest Daily News, April 22, 2013
- Wellesley Rotary had Speaker from Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts, Wellesley Townsman, March 20, 2013
- Touring Art Exhibit on Behalf of the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts, The Wareham Courier, March 1, 2013
- Group Helps Brain Injury Survivors, Community Magazine, December 2013
- Brain Injury: My Road to Recovery--Raising Awareness, CBS Boston, February 22, 2013
BIA-MA In the News 2012
- Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts Collaborates with Local Schools to Educate Parents and Students on Sports Concussion; Local Student Athletes to Share their Stories, March 8, 2012
- BIA-MA Donates Holiday Gifts to Extended Care Facility Residents, December 20, 2012
- BIA-MA Offers Tips for the Holiday Season, November 30, 2012
- Closing of Neuro-Rehabilitation Center at Middleboro to Displace More than 100 Survivors of Brain Injury, September 26, 2012
- Never Give Up Hockey Tournament August 10-12 at Iorio Arena, August 9, 2012
- Summer Safety Tips from the Brain Injury Association, June 28, 2012
- Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts to Host Annual Golf Classic August 6th, June 14, 2012
- Berkshire Brain Injury Support Group Celebrates 30 Years, June 13, 2012
- Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts Wins Awards for Moving Home, a Video Documentary, and for BIA-MA's New Website, June 6, 2012
- Fifth Annual BJ Williams Road Race Set for July 14 to Benefit Brain Injury Association, May 30, 2012
- Bike Helmets a No-Brainer, May 14, 2012
- Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts Names Juliana Field as Director of Development, May 7, 2012
- New Webcast Explains Opportunity for Survivors of Brain Injury to Move into the Community; Enrollment Begins May 1, April 25, 2012
- BIA-MA Partners with Massachusetts High Schools for Prepare for Prom; Offers Safety Tips for Parents and Teens, April 10, 2012
- BIA-MA's Southeastern Regional Office Receives Grant for Healing and Awareness through Art; Exhibit at Middleboro Library, April 2012, April 2, 2012
- Opportunity for Survivors of Brain Injury to Move into the Community; Open Enrollment for ABI Waivers Set for May 1-21,March 23, 2012
- Winter Sports Safety--Tips from the Brain Injury Association of MA, January 24, 2012
- BIA-MA Explores Cutting Edge Technology at Annual Conference, February 1, 2012
- Brad Marchand and Boston Bruins Alumni Members Partner with The Brain Injury Association for Youth Hockey Clinic, February 29, 2012
- Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts Launches Webcast Series to Educate the Public on the Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention of Brain Injuries, March 7, 2012
- High School Notebook: Heady matter for soccer players, The Metro West Daily News, October 28, 2012
- Pacheco hopes to stop closure of Neuro-Rehabilitation Center, Middleboro Gazette, October 4, 2012
- BIA-MA's Arlene Korab receives Woman of the Year award, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, August 9, 2012
- Heads Up: What You Need To Know About the new Massachusetts Concussion Rules, CommonHealth WBUR 90.9 FM, July 12,2012
- Program for Brain Injured Expands Worlds, The Boston Globe, July 8, 2012
- How the Waiver Program Works, The Boston Globe, July 8, 2012
- Longmeadow's BJ Williams Uses Tragic Accident for Inspiration, Springfield Republican, July 4, 2012
- Brain Injury Survivors' Artwork Exhibited at Y, Wareham Week, July 2, 2012
- Five Years Later, Southbridge Drunken Driving Victim Struggles for Normalcy, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, June 27, 2012
- Seau's Suicide Points to CTE, Metro West Daily News, May 4, 2012
- Exhibit Displays Work of Brain Injury Survivors, South Coast Gazette, April 12, 2012
- Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts Launches Webcast Series, Westborough News, March 8, 2012
- Brain-injured patients' advocates seek better services, weigh lawsuit against state, DesMoines Register, March 7, 2012
- Brain-injured plaintiffs living fuller lives after class action lawsuit, Springfield Republican, January 1, 2012
BIA-MA In the News 2011
- Tracy Tarvers, Survivor of Brain Injury, To Testify at Commonwealth's Public Hearing Regarding FY 2013 Budget, Press Release, December 7, 2011
- Gaps in Brain Injury Services Identified in Statewide Commission Report, Press Release, November 17, 2011
- BIA-MA Wins National Award for Hutchinson Video, Survivors of Brain Injury May Apply for ABI-Waiver, Dec. 1-23, Press Release, November 15, 2011
- Pediatric Brain Injury Conference to be Held Nov. 3, Press Release, October 7, 2011
- Pediatrician and Mother of Brain Injury Survivor to Discuss the Consequences of Drunk Driving at Lahey Clinic's Annual Trauma Symposium, Press Release, October 5, 2011
- BIA-MA Volunteers Raise $1700 for the BIA-MA, Press Release, October 5, 2011
- Lead Plaintiff in Hutchinson Settlement Moves into Community, Press Release, Sept. 19, 2011
- Logan Mankins Partners with BIA-MA to Raise Awareness, Press Release, September 12, 2011
- Back to School Tips from BIA-MA, Press Release, August 24, 2011
- Play Smart DVD Supports Legislation Press Release, August 9, 2011
- BIA-MA Announces Fall Educational Series Press Release, August 4, 2011
- BJ Williams Road Race Press Release, August 1, 2011
- Civil Justice Foundation Honors BIA-MA Press Release, July 15, 2011
- Pioneer Valley Brain Injury Support Group Press Release June 22, 2011
- Open Enrollment for Brain Injury Survivors Press Release June 21, 2011
- BIA-MA Wins Awards, Press Release, May 24, 2011
- Pedestrian Safety Tips Press Release, May 20, 2011
- Ambassador Program Press Release, April 20, 2011
- Matter of Balance Program Press Release, April 1, 2011
- 2011 Annual Conference Art Exhibit Press Release, March 24, 2011
- 2011 Annual Conference Press Release, March 10, 2011
- Faces of Brain Injury Exhibit Press Release, March 1, 2011
- Slide and Ride Press Release, February 22, 2011
- Mashpee Brain Injury Support Group Press Release, February 1, 2011
- Braintree Youth Support Group Press Release, January 11, 2011
- Open Applications for Brain Injury Survivors to Live in the Community Press Release, January 7, 2011
- MAY I ASK? Concussion in girls, Medfield Press, November 3, 2012
- Westboro Woman Exemplifies Tenacity, Worcester Telegram and Gazette, December 30, 2011
- Motorcyclists Push Again to Make Helmets Optional, Boston Globe, December 1, 2011
- With Helmets, Bikers say They Want a Choice, MetroWest Daily News, December 1, 2011
- Motorcyclists Backing Helmet Choice Law, WWLP 22NEWS, November 30, 2011
- Motorcyclists Claim Optional Helmet Law Will Provide Economic Life, MetroWest Daily News, November 30, 2011
- Mom's Message: Don't Drink, Drive, Attleboro Sun Chronicle, October 20, 2011
- Volunteers Raise $1700 for Brain Injury Association, Metro West Daily News, Oct. 5, 2011
- A Place of Her Own, Attleboro Sun Chronicle, September 24, 2011
- Home Free, Taunton Daily Gazette, September 24, 2011
- Save Lives at the BJ Williams Road Race, WWLP Mass Appeal, September 2, 2011
- In 2011, Concussion Awareness Not A Reality, Worcester Telegram and Gazette, August 29. 2011
- BIA-MA Honored with Civil Justice Award, Boston Globe, August 28, 2011
- Educational video available on sports concussions, Metro West Daily News, August 15, 2011
- BIA-MA Annual Golf Classic, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, August 14, 2011
- 4th Annual BJ Williams Walk and Run Road Race, ABC 40, July 20, 2011
- Race for TBI 5K to be held Saturday, Masslive.com, June 2, 2011
- Sports Concussions in the News, Boston Globe, June 8, 2011
- Life Changed in an Instant, Attleboro Sun, June 2, 2011
- The Buzz in Springfield, Springfield Republican, May 8, 2011
- Beatriz Fuentes of Springfield leads new effort for primary seat belt law in MA, Springfield Republican, April 14, 2011
- Acton's Claire Wright raises brain injury awareness, The Beacon, April 7, 2011
- Editorial: Why doesn't Massachusetts have a primary seat belt law?, Springfield Republican, April 5, 2011
- Brain-injured artists show life's reflections, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, April 4, 2011
- AAA makes seat-belt law a top priority, Horizons Magazine, April 2011
BIA-MA In the News 2010
- Raymond Gould, Survivor of Brain Injury Among First to Move from Nursing Facility to Community as a Result of Hutchinson Settlement: Applications for Non-Residential Placement Accepted January 10-31, Press Release, December 1, 2010
- Raymond Gould, Survivor of Brain Injury Among First to Move from Nursing Facility to Community as a Result of Hutchinson Settlement, Press Release, November 15, 2010
- Starting life over, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, November 16, 2010
- Helmets are a no-brainer, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, July 11, 2010
- Steve Machnick gives voice to a silent epidemic, Metro West, June 4, 2010
- Student drinking 'still major issue,' Worcester Telegram & Gazette, April 30, 2010
- Prior Injury Drives Stow Woman's Cause, The Stow Independent, February 10, 2010
BIA-MA In the News 2009 and prior
- Instant images, enduring frustrations, The Boston Globe, March 12, 2009
- Landmark Settlement for individuals with Brain Injuries, Press Release, June 2, 2008
- Court program educates offenders, Lowell Sun, December 11, 2006
- Brain injury awareness part of driver education, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, August 21, 2006
- A Tragic Bond, The Boston Globe: October 24, 2006
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