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We've talked before about the importance of being an advocate for your loved one, due to the limited resources our state has to perform certain functions. We're honored to have the state's Long-Term Care Ombudsman, John McDermott, here...

Community Resources and advocacy groups are helping us make the world a safer place for our athletes. State of Hawai‘i Neurotrauma Support http://health.hawaii.gov/nt/ Neurotrauma Support develops, implements, and monitors a comprehensive system of statewide supports to address the...

Queen Liliuokalani Building, Hawai‘i Department of Education headquarters in Honolulu All fifty states currently have some form of concussion management policy instituted to protect athletes 18 and below. Hawai‘i law (HB 2273/SD1 Act 197 of 2012) requires the...

In a report for the US House of Representatives this week, new evidence came to light that shows the National Football League continuing to fit the name "The League of Denial." "Democratic Committee staff received evidence to support...

As we enter the Golden Age of neuroscience, the public is slowly becoming aware that seemingly minor head injuries can cause serious, long-term damage to the brains of young people playing football and other contact sports. When an...

Hawai’i is committed to athlete safety, and so is Galiher DeRobertis & Waxman. The State of Hawai’i passed legislation passed to ensure concussion awareness and management for our athletes, coaches, parents, teachers and administrators. Still, there are inherent...

It takes an integrated team to heal a brain. Everybody on your team should understand the game plan for recovery. Explain the Injury To Family: Sleep hygiene means maintaining a regular wake and sleep pattern. You might need...