Sports Related Concussions and Head Injuries | Mass.gov

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Health care professionals may describe a concussion as a “mild” brain injury because usually concussions are not life-threatening. Even so, their effects can be serious. Recognition and proper response to concussions when they first occur can help prevent further injury or even death. We provide information about sports-related head injury regulations, trainings, required forms for schools and clinicians, model policies for schools, and other important details.

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Download Returning to School After Concussion: Guidelines for Massachusetts Schools Download the required forms for schools with extracurricular sports activities

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Download the Quick Reference Guide for Head Injury Prevention and Management in Schools

Information for schools, school staff, coaches, athletic trainers and volunteers Information for parents and students Information for Medical Providers Concussion trainings Resources and concussion treatment centers Statewide sports concussion initiative: MA Law and DPH regulations

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Contact Information

Phone

Program Coordinator (617) 624-5432

Linda Brown

Online

Program Coordinator linda.brown@state.ma.us

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