The U.S. Army and National Football League Discuss Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries/Concussions

The U.S. Army and National Football League Discuss Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries/Concussions


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Products associated with a discussion between the U.S. Army and NFL to promote positive culture change and reduce stigma associated with mTBI/concussions. This venue provides an authentic and meaningful opportunity to discuss the Soldier-Athlete commitment to education and awareness related to these injuries.

WHEN: Thursday, August 30, 2012; 2-3:30 p.m.

WHERE: United States Military Academy, West Point, N.Y.

WHO:
GEN. RAYMOND T. ODIERNO, Army Chief of Staff

ROGER GOODELL, NFL Commissioner

TROY VINCENT and BART OATES, retired NFL players

DR. RICHARD ELLENBOGEN, Co-Chair of the NFL’s Head, Neck and Spine Committee; Chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery
at the University of Washington

CORPS OF CADETS

U.S. ARMY SOLDIERS


Video Video

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