– COVID19 Impact Update –
During these trying and unprecedented times, the BCBIA will attempt, as best as possible, to maintain its strong presence and voice for the brain injury community in BC. With the ability to use Brainstreams.ca as our platform we are able to communicate relevant and up to date issues in regard to brain injury. We will attempt to respond in a timely manner to all questions and enquiries made to Brainstreams.ca.
For information in regards to COVID19 please contact:
Public Health Agency of Canada: 1-833-784-4397
HealthLinkBC (8-1-1) at any time or speak with your BC health care provider.
BCCDC’s website: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19
Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors
The third installment of Between the Lines is here. This time, we delve into the first real hurdle of life after an acquired brain injury: fear. Stroke survivor Tony Mok shares his experience with fear, for his family and for his future, and why facing it was such an important step in his recovery journey. Click here to read more.
If you would like to begin with the first segment, click here.
Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors
We’re pleased to share the second segment of Between the Lines, a retrospective on acquired brain injury. In this blog post, we learn how Tony’s wife noticed his speech was becoming slurred, she knew something was very, very wrong. Find out how stroke awareness helped save Tony’s life, and how it could help you save a life too. You will find the second installment of Between the Lines here.
Please continue to share Tony’s story with your family, friends, colleagues, and community. It is inspirational and courageous.
You can begin reading the first blog post in the series, here.
Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors
We’re pleased to share Between the Lines, a retrospective on acquired brain injury. In this six-part series, stroke survivor Tony Mok shares his recovery journey with us, as we seek to bring greater awareness to brain injury recovery and resources here in British Columbia.
Please share Tony’s story with your family, friends, colleagues, and community. It is inspirational and courageous.
You can begin reading the first blog post in the series, here.
Check back regularly for updated posts.
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