WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), along with Senators Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.), today recognized September 15th as National Concussion Awareness Day.
“Concussions adversely affect far too many individuals in West Virginia and across our country. Every year, millions are treated, hospitalized, and in some cases, experience long-term effects resulting from concussions,” Senator Capito said. “Enhancing concussion prevention and increasing awareness, in addition to proper diagnosis and management, are essential for athletes, coaches, parents, and others to play sports and work safely. I’m proud to join my colleagues on this resolution and I hope it amplifies the need for continued concussion prevention, safety, and treatment.”
The resolution recognizes Friday, September 15, 2023 as National Concussion Awareness Day, commends organizations that raise awareness about concussions, and encourages further research and prevention efforts.
Full the text of the resolution can be found here.
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