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Concussion Risk Awareness information Learn about head injuries, symptoms of concussions, and when to consult a medical professional Colorado Mountain College is committed to providing a safe environment and protecting the health of students, employees, and visitors. This awareness program is intended to provide information about the risks of head injuries, symptoms of concussions, and when to consult a medical professional. CMC does not have physicians or other practicing medical professionals on staff. When necessary or appropriate, participants shall consult their primary care physician or local emergency medical facilities for evaluation and treatment. This protocol and related information is intended as a resource for faculty, staff, students, parents, and other participants in activities where a concussion risk may be present.  Additional concussion resources include: CDC Heads-up Program CDC Preventing Concussion NCAA Mayo Clinic The following concussion information is adapted from the CDC Heads Up Concussion Awareness Program. What Is a Concussion? A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury—or TBI—caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. This sudden movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull, creating chemical changes in the brain and sometimes stretching and damaging brain cells. Concussions Are Serious Medical providers may describe a concussion as a “mild” brain injury because concussions are usually not life-threatening. Even so, the effects of a concussion can be serious. Concussion Signs and Symptoms Individuals who show or report one or more of the signs and symptoms listed below, or simply say they just “don’t feel right” after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body, may have a concussion or more serious brain injury.  An individual with a suspected concussion… Read more: Concussion Risk Awareness information

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“Nurturing Understanding: Listening for Change” will take place from 6:30-7:45 p.m. in the Room 401, Climax Molybdenum Center, CMC Leadville. Read more: CMC Leadville Speaker Series presents ‘Nurturing Understanding’

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