On Monday, September 13th, the Healthy Families and Communities Subcommittee, chaired by U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY), held a field hearing in Long Island, New York to explore how schools and communities can help raise awareness of the risks of concussions and improve concussion management for students.
In May, the committee held a hearing that looked at the effect of concussions on student achievement. Witnesses testified that student athletes’ academic performance in school suffers when concussions are not properly managed. Each year, about 140,000 high school athletes suffer concussions.
In May, the committee held a hearing that looked at the effect of concussions on student achievement. Witnesses testified that student athletes’ academic performance in school suffers when concussions are not properly managed. Each year, about 140,000 high school athletes suffer concussions.
Witnesses:
- Rich Caster » Former New York Jets player Rockville Centre, N.Y.
- Courtney Hall » Former San Diego Chargers player; Co-founder, Hillcrest Venture Partners New York, N.Y.
- Craig LoNigro » Athletic Trainer, Physical Education and Health Teacher Comsewogue High School Port Jefferson Station, N.Y.
- Caitlin Monaghan » Former high school athlete Garden City, N.Y.
- Dr. Hayley Queller, M.D. » Orthopedic Associates of Long Island East Setauket, N.Y.
