WHAT IS A CONCUSSION?

A concussion is a traumatic brain injury caused by a sudden bump or blow to the head. Even a mild bump can be serious. Signs and symptoms of concussion may appear immediately after injury or not until days or weeks later. If you suspect symptoms of concussion, seek medical attention right away.


EDUCATION + PREVENTION PROGRAMS

Tahoe Forest Health System's Concussion intervention, education, and prevention programs include:

  • Medical Intervention, Coordination, and Outreach by Nina Winans, MD, Medical Director, Board Certified in Sports Medicine
  • Neurologic Consultations by Stephen Forner, MD, Neurology, Board Certified in Neurology
  • Baseline ImPACT Testing with the Play it Safe program, in conjunction with the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District
  • Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) Project
  • Outpatient Physical Therapy
  • Outpatient Speech Language Pathology
  • Outpatient Occupational Therapy
  • Nutrition Consultation

LEARN MORE

For questions about ImPACT Testing and concussion education, please call the Tahoe Center for Health and Sports Performance at
(530) 587-3769
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To schedule a medical evaluation for concussion, please call Nina Winans, MD, Sports Medicine at (530) 582-7488.

Download Concussion Care & Prevention Brochure here.