Month: May 2017

SARATOGA, N.Y.: May 23, 2017 –  The Brain Injury Association of New York State (BIANYS) announced today they will be holding their annual meeting at the upcoming “One Voice for Brain Injury” Annual Conference on June 16 at 8 a.m. at the Holiday Inn in Saratoga, N.Y.

The organization will elect its officers and introduce the incoming Board Members for the 2017-18 BIANYS Board of Directors.  Installation will begin promptly at 8 a.m.

2017-2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Barry Dain
President

Cindy Dott **
1^st Vice President

Robert C. Gundersen
Treasurer

Elizabeth Curtiss**
Judy DeIasi
Kenneth Goldblatt, Esq.
Andrew Hess, PhD
Mary Hibbard, PhD
Joyce Norman**
Kelly J. Mikullitz, Esq.
Kaiti Pierce
John Quinan
Laurie Rippon**
Andrew Siegel, Esq.
Mercedes C.D. Tartanian**
Angela Leigh Tucker

**Indicates District Board Members.  Each of these members is elected by BIANYS members to represent one of the six districts in New York State.

The organization will also recognize retiring Board Member Dr. Steven Flanagan, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Chair at Rusk Rehabilitation for his years of service on BIANYS Board of Directors.

The meeting is open to the public.  Individuals interested in attending the annual meeting must RSVP by Friday, June 9, 2017 to 518-459-7911.

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The 35^th Annual “One Voice for Brain Injury” Conference – June 15-16, 2017
This two-day conference, which is open to professionals, brain injury service providers and survivors will contain a variety of workshops including: professional presentations; panel discussions; spiritual demonstrations and delivery of personal testimonials from brain injury survivors and their family members. The conference will feature a keynote presentation from Dr. Joel Goodman, founder of The Humor Project in Saratoga Springs.

Professional Symposium to feature presentations from leading medical professionals across the state

Education Units (CEU’s) for Certified Brain Injury Specialists and other professionals as well as Contact Hours for Social Work will be provided to attendees

Live Stream available for interested organizations who are unable to attend the in-person presentations

SARATOGA, N.Y.: May 3, 2017 –  The Brain Injury Association of New York State (BIANYS) announced today the lineup of their popular Professional Symposium slated to return to Saratoga Springs, N.Y. this June.

Professionals and specialists in the fields of brain injury medicine and rehabilitation will come together to learn about advances in treatment, network with other professionals in the field and gain access to cutting-edge research and information.

“We are thrilled about the schedule for this year’s Professional Symposium,” said Dr. Steven Flanagan, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Chair at Rusk Rehabilitation. “We have leading medical professionals from across the state addressing various topics related to brain injury. Brain Injury is often a hidden injury profoundly affecting individuals’ physical and cognitive abilities.   It is extremely important for professionals working in this field to understand the complexity of the issues.”

This live in-person program will feature the following presentation topics: Brain Injury, Substance Abuse and PTSD; Physiology of Brain Injury; Equine Assisted Therapy and Brain Injury; Headaches after Brain Injury: Treatment Options; Exercise and Brain Injury; Sleep Disorders After TBI; and Physical Therapy Treatment Interventions Using New Technologies.

Conference and Training Details
Registration is now open for the Professional Symposium and the 35^th Annual “One Voice for Brain Injury” Conference.  Both events will take place at the Holiday Inn in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. beginning Wednesday, June 14 through Friday, June 16, 2017.

BIANYS Professional Symposium and Annual Conference is made possible with the longstanding support of: Burke Rehabilitation, Goldblatt & Associates, NYSARC Trust Services and O’Connell & Aronowitz.

Exhibitor booth and underwriter opportunities are still available by contacting Erica Rossin by phone at 518-459-7911 or via email at erossin@bianys.org

For more information or to register, visit www.bianys.org.

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The 35^th Annual “One Voice for Brain Injury” Conference – June 15-16, 2017
This two-day conference, which is open to professionals, brain injury service providers and survivors will contain a variety of workshops including: professional presentations; panel discussions; spiritual demonstrations and delivery of personal testimonials from brain injury survivors and their family members. The conference will feature a keynote presentation from Dr. Joel Goodman, founder of The Humor Project in Saratoga Springs.

About the Brain Injury Association of New York State
The Brain Injury Association of New York State (BIANYS) is a statewide non-profit membership organization that advocates on behalf of individuals with brain injuries and their families, and promotes prevention.  Established in 1982, BIANYS provides education, advocacy and community support services that lead to improved outcome for children and adults with brain injuries.

WESTERN, N.Y.: May 3, 2016 – The Brain Injury Association of New York State (BIANYS), a statewide non-profit membership organization that advocates on behalf of individuals with brain injuries and their families has added Wendy Verrall, to its FACTS Coordinator team.  Verrall will serve the agency’s Western N.Y. territory.

“We are excited to welcome Wendy to our team and are confident that she will excel in her new role,” said Eileen Reardon, Executive Director of BIANYS.  “Her experience and commitment to serving others will further support the quality of services we provide in the Western N.Y. territory.”

Verrall brings a strong background and knowledge in Health and Wellness programming most recently working as a Medicaid Coordinator and Financial advocate for individuals on Medicaid Programs.  Verrall has also worked with various populations including at risk children and youth.

“I’m honored to join the Brain Injury Association of New York State on their mission to support individuals across New York State,” said Wendy Verrall. “This is a great opportunity to improve the quality of life and well-being of important members of our community. I look forward to serving my territory and to help increase Brain Injury awareness across the state.”

Verrall received her Bachelor’s degree Health and Wellness from the State University of New York College at Buffalo in 2015 and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree online in Public Health from Southern New Hampshire University. She will be serving the following counties in her position: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming.

For more information about the BIANYS or the FACTS Program, please call (518) 459-7911 or visit www.bianys.org.