LifeBridge Health Speakers Share Expertise at Brain Injury Association of Maryland Conference

Clinical experts from the Sandra and Malcolm Berman Brain & Spine Institute at LifeBridge Health recently took part in the “Making It Happen…Making It Count” conference sponsored by the Brain Injury Association of Maryland.

The two day meeting was designed to share the latest information on the treatments, research and services surrounding brain injuries with people recovering from them, their families and professionals. It was held at the North Baltimore Plaza Hotel in Timonium.

J. Michael Anderson, M.D., the medical director of the RECOVER program at Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital, was one of the keynote speakers. He is known for his expertise in the rehabilitation of brain-injured and stroke-recovering patients. However, his life was turned upside-down in 2011 when he suffered sudden cardiac arrest and was in a coma. Dr. Anderson shared his personal story of recovery with the audience, and he and his wife, Lisa, revealed their family’s journey to help him.

Other topics from LifeBridge Health speakers were:

“Motivational Interviewing for Goal Setting” was presented by Sarah McQuide, Psy.D.
“Concussion as a Craniocervical Event: The Role of the Neck in Concussion” was presented by Kevin Crutchfield, M.D.
“Treating Persistent Post-concussive Cognition, Behavioral, and Emotional Symptoms” presented was by Jessica McWhorter, PH.D.
“The Role of Driving Evaluation Services – Driving After TBI” was presented by Jan Crye, OTR/L, DCRS
“Managing Cognitive, Academic and Psychosocial Changes after Pediatric Concussions” was presented by Wendy Sulc, Ph.D.

The conference is an annual event.
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