COVID-19 UPDATE One of the priorities of the Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City (BIAKS-GKC) is to provide vital information and referrals to those in the brain injury community that request our help. In spite of the COVID-19 challenges, we will continue to serve as an essential resource for you. Our staff is working remotely at this time but our commitment does not change. You can contact us by: email at admin@biaks.org or on our website: http://biaks.org/contact.htm, or call 800-444-6443. For more COVID-19 information, please click on the following links: HARVESTERS: https://www.harvesters.org/get-help KDHE: https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/ KCUR: https://www.kcur.org/tags/coronavirus MO: https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/novel-coronavirus/ BRAIN INJURY has become a familiar term with frequent references in the news, especially when connected with military conflicts and sports injuries. No one knows the full picture of brain injury until it becomes personal. It is at times like these that accurate and timely information is needed. The Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City (BIAKS-GKC) provides information and resources, training, support group information, education on preventing brain injuries as well as a caring ear when needed.Welcome to Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City
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