Here's some positive PR about the Boise School District Sports Medicine Programs working with Special Olympics Project Unify to raise some money and "Spreading the word to End the Word"!

http://www.ktvb.com/community/blogs/maggie-omara/Poject-Unify-ending-the-R-word-for-good-132527913.html

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Video: Dangerous football-related concussions

 Anderson Cooper speaks with Dr. Sanjay Gupta about the devastating brain injuries caused by hard hits on the field.

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OTL: Reconditioned Helmets - ESPN Video - ESPN

ESPN Video: Outside The Lines investigated potential safety concerns being cut in the reconditioning business and learned that some helmets are being poorly inspected, rushed through the process and then returned to schools in substandard condition.
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Many Hits, Rather Than A Big One, Pose Greatest Concussion Risk : NPR

High school football players experienced brain changes long before they had symptoms of concussion. The findings suggest that concussions come from cumulative damage, researchers say.

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BIG HITS BROKEN DREAMS

If you haven't seen this CNN report by Dr Sanjay Gupta, it is now posted on You Tube!!!  This a great program that every parent, athlete and administrator shoud view! 

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Idaho Considers Changes to State Concussion Law

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