Blog

Pedestrian Injured By Hit-and-Run Driver Near Colorado State University

Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who seriously injured a pedestrian near Colorado State University on the evening of May 8. Emergency responders got the call shortly before 9 p.m., reporting that a motorist had hit a pedestrian at the intersection of West Elizabeth Street and Constitution Avenue. When the responders reached the scene… read more

Coloradans Offered Tuition Assistance for Motorcycle Safety Course

This summer, Colorado residents will receive tuition assistance for a two-day course on basic motorcycle training. The course is funded by an injury prevention grant awarded by the Northeast Regional EMS Trauma Advisory Council. The classes will take place at the Sterling Airport and will be limited to six riders each. The course is angled… read more

Hundreds Rally to Honor Fallen Officer

Recently, hundreds of bikers gathered to honor a fallen officer and fellow motorcyclist. Sgt. David Baldwin, a 27-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Department and leader of the traffic enforcement motorcycle unit, was killed in a head-on collision in January while riding on Highway 93. The MC-1 Honor Run, named after the Baldwin’s radio call sign,… read more

How Do Traumatic Brain Injuries Affect Children and Adolescents?

Every year, more than 500,000 teenagers sustain an injury that results in a serious concussion. A recent study by the Division of Neurosurgery and Injury Prevention sought to learn about traumatic brain injuries and how they contribute to psychological and behavioral problems in young adults. The study, which included more than 4,000 middle and high… read more

Can Education Help You Recover from A Traumatic Brain Injury?

Every year, 1.7 million Americans experience some form of traumatic brain injury; however, victims with more education may have an easier time recovering than others. According to a research team at Jon Hopkins School of Medicine, 39 percent of study participants with a college degree were found to be free of disability after a minimum… read more