Press Releases
FOR RELEASEKatreva Bisbee
517-882-3544
katreva@drmgenesis.com
Press Release: September 14, 2011
Brain Injury Conference, SEPT. 22 & 23
Lansing's DRM Genesis will be one of multiple exhibits at the Annual Brain Injury Conference in the Lansing Center (333 E Michigan Ave.) on Sept. 22-23.The purpose of this two-day conference is to provide state-of-the art information about brain injury treatment and therapies, which will foster maximal rehabilitation and a good quality of life. This conference is designed to benefit persons engaged in therapies with persons recovering from injury as well as caregivers and persons with brain injury.
The conference will start at 8 a.m. and finish at 4:30 p.m. on both days
A brain injury is a sudden event that can change a life. Whether it’s a mild injury that simply requires rest and monitoring or a serious traumatic injury that can result in serious permanent disabilities, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are physical injuries to the brain that require expert, specialized assessment and treatment to ensure the best long-term outcome.
DRM Genesis Home Healthcare Providers specialize in care for Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury patients and patients in various stages of alzheimers and dementia.
First Annual Veterans TBI Summit
The Brain Injury Association of Michigan's Veterans Program is hosting its first Summit on Sept. 21 the day before its annual fall conference which is the largest brain injury conference in the nation. It will be held at the Radisson Hotel in Lansing at 111 North Grand Avenue.
Those interested in attending may register toll free by phone at (800) 444-6443 or e-mail at veterans@biami.org for more information.
The purpose of this one-day summit is to provide state-of-the art information about combat brain injury programs, treatment and research, which will provide optimum outcomes for quality of life and military service reintegration opportunities.
The Summit will feature a combat TBI Veterans Panel; Fort Campbell, Kentucky's Department of Defense "TBI Warrior Resiliency and Recovery Program"; and other VA and private sector presentations on combat TBI research, issues, and rehabilitation.
This summit is designed to benefit DoD, VA and private sector personnel engaged in management and care of troops exposed to potential TBI in _eld and post-deployment situations.
Specific information will be provided about mild TBI, Neuro-cognitive Rehabilitation, the VA Assisted Living Program, TBI Blast Research, Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialist (ACBIS) Certification Program, and an opportunity to hear from and talk directly to soldiers/Marines injured in combat and their families about how they were injured, the rehabilitation programs received, and the impact TBI has had upon their lives.
Information to Keep in Mind • Pre-Summit Registration is due by Sept. 15. A confirmation will be emailed to all pre-registered attendees. Those not pre-registered can register at the event, on a _first come, first serve basis. Availability for onsite registrations is NOT guaranteed.
Summit Updates: Updates regarding registration, parking, and other notifications will be posted on the Brain Injury Association website and on its Facebook page. “Like” its page so that you can stay up to date on the summit.
Press Release: September 13, 2011
DRM A PLATINUM SPONSOR TO THIS YEAR'S "WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S"
DRM International Learning Center's platinum championship team will join millions of walkers participating in the 23rd annual Walk to End Alzheimer's on Sunday, Sept. 18 with hope it will be the last one.Lansing's 2011 Walk to End Alzheimer's will take place from 1 until 2 p.m. with registration from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
The event will start at the Michigan State University's Auditorium Field, just south of Auditorium Road and Farm Lane.
Although there is no registration fee for this event, participants are encouraged to make a personal donation and raise money for the cause. Walkers who raise $100 or more will receive a 2011 Walk to End Alzheimer's™ T-shirt!
Walkers will be able to choose to participate in either a 5K (3.1 miles) or a 3K (1.8 miles) course.
Unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions. Join our Lansing team for the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s™, the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease. Together, we can advance research to treat and prevent Alzheimer’s, and provide programs to improve the lives of millions of affected Americans.
Participants are walking to reclaim the future for millions. By supporting the 2011 Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s™, they will help to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer research, care and support.
Currently, more than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's and that number is expected to grow to as many as 16 million by 2050. Unless we can find a way to change the course of this disease our future is at risk.
Make a donation, today, to help the Alzheimer's Association advance research into prevention, treatments and a cure for Alzheimer’s. For the millions already affected by the disease, the Association offers care, education, support and resources in communities nationwide.
Join our movement. The end of Alzheimer’s starts here.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE... Contact: Kendra Velasquez (517)882-3544 info@drmilc.com
