Phillipsburg, NJ— A new support group has been formed for people with brain injury in Warren and Hunterdon counties. The support group will allow participants to meet others in similar situations, gain valuable emotional support and friendships, obtain information and resources, and hear speakers discuss a variety of brain injury topics.  Read More...

Phillipsburg, NJ— A new support group has been formed for people with brain injury in Warren and Hunterdon counties. The support group will allow participants to meet others in similar situations, gain valuable emotional support and friendships, obtain information and resources, and hear speakers discuss a variety of brain injury topics.  Read More...

The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey has introduced Michael J. Niemiec as its new Board Chairperson and has elected new board members and trustees for the upcoming year. John Tiene, who served as Chairperson for the last two years, will remain on the board with the title of Past Chairperson.  Read More...

Union, NJ—The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey will present a free session of Brain Injury Basics for Parents and School Professionals, at which participants will learn to identify, understand, and respond to the special needs of students with brain injuries. The session will take place on Tuesday October 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Kean University, University Center, Room 228, 1000 Morris Avenue.  Read More...

Salem, NJ—The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey will offer its free educational session Brain Injury Basics for Families on Wednesday, September 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Memorial Hospital of Salem, 2^nd Floor Patient Communication and Education Center, 310 Woodstown Road.  Read More...

A new website NJteenDriving (www.njteendriving.com) will help increase awareness and educate parents about the risks associated with teen driving. The site was developed by the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey upon recognizing that an informed parent plays a key role in keeping teens and young adults safe on our roads.Read More...

North Brunswick, NJ— The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey has been named the State Lead Center for New Jersey as part of a national network of healthcare institutions in what is being called the largest collaborative effort in the history of pediatric medicine. Read More...

Eatontown, NJ— The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey will present Manchester Township Police Officer Douglas Higgins with its 2009 Trooper Christopher Scales Memorial Award for his exemplary efforts in promoting public safety and brain injury prevention. The award will be presented during the Brain Injury Association’s Annual Seminar at the Sheraton Eatontown Hotel and Conference Center on Thursday, May 21.Read More...

Eatontown, NJ – The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey will present its 2009 Annual Seminar, Brain Injury Perspectives, on May 20 and 21, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center in Eatontown. Read More...  

West Orange, NJ—The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey will offer its free educational session Brain Injury Basics for Families on Tuesday, April 28, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, 1199 Pleasant Valley Way Read More...

 Edison, NJ—  "Brain Injury and Mental Health: Impact Across a Lifespan,” an educational seminar presented by the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey, will provide health and human services workers with an overview of brain injury and the common changes that can occur in individuals who sustain a brain injury. Read

Pomona, NJ—The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey will present a free session of Brain Injury Basics for Parents and school professionals this spring. During this informative program, participants will learn to identify, understand, and respond to the special needs of students with brain injuries. Read More...

In accordance with Brain Injury Awareness Month this March, the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey is reminding the general public about the seriousness of concussion and the importance of making an informed decision about when it is safe to return the athlete to play. Read More...

Camden, NJ—The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey will offer its free educational session Brain Injury Basics for Families in Camden County at Cooper University Hospital, One Cooper Plaza, on Wednesday, April 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. Read More...

Caldwell, NJ—The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey will present a free session of Brain Injury Basics for parents and school professionals this spring. During this informative program, participants will learn to identify, understand, and respond to the special needs of students with brain injuries.  Read More...

Secaucus, NJ—The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey will offer its free educational session Brain Injury Basics for Families on Thursday, March 19, at the Jersey City Vet Center, 110A Meadowlands Parkway, Suite 102, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  Read More...

Whippany, NJ— Rebecca “Becky” Quick, co-anchor of CNBC’s signature morning program “Squawk Box,” will serve as Honorary Chairperson and Mistress of Ceremonies at the Annual Gala of the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey, scheduled for Tuesday, March 10 at 6 p.m. at the Marriott Hanover, 1401 Route 10 East. The event will honor three individuals who have made significant contributions to the lives of individuals with brain injury. Read More...

New Brunswick, NJ—The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey will offer its free educational session Brain Injury Basics for Families on Tuesday, February 24, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, EMS Building, 126 Paterson Street, Second Floor Classroom, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Read More...

Trenton, NJ –Parents of newborns may soon be more informed about Shaken Baby Syndrome and its consequences.

A bill that would require the New Jersey Department of Human Services to provide information on Shaken Baby Syndrome to all parents of newborns was passed today by the Assembly of Health and Senior Services Committee. The bill is now pending action by the Assembly Speaker who will decide when and if to post it for consideration by the General Assembly. Read More...

Stafford, NJ, —The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey will offer its free educational session Brain Injury Basics for Families in Ocean County at The Ocean Club’s Family Resource Center, affiliated with Southern Ocean County Hospital, Route 9 South in West Creek, on Wednesday, January 21, from 7 to 9 p.m. Read More...

Plainsboro, NJ—The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey will offer its free educational session Brain Injury Basics for Families in Middlesex County at Bancroft NeuroHealth, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 2000C, on Wednesday, December 17, from 7 to 9 p.m.  Read More...

Cherry Hill, NJ—The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey will offer its free educational session Brain Injury Basics for Families in Camden County at Bancroft NeuroHealth, 201 South Kings Highway East, on Monday, November 17 from 7 to 9 p.m.  Read More...

Pomona, NJ—The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey will offer its free educational session Brain Injury Basics for Families in Atlantic County at the Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation, 61 West Jimmie Leeds Road, on Thursday, November 13 from 7 to 9 p.m.  Read More...

Hazlet, NJ—The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey will offer its free educational session Brain Injury Basics for Families in Monmouth County at the Bayshore Fitness & Wellness Center, 1420 Highway 36, Hazlet, on Wednesday, October 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. Read More...

Saddle Brook, NJ—The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey will offer its free educational session Brain Injury Basics for Families in Bergen County at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, 300 Market Street in Saddle Brook on Thursday, October 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. Read More...

Titusville & Paramus, NJ – On Saturday October 18, the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey will hold the 2008 Walk for Thought/Cycle for Safety event.  We invite you to participate along with hundreds of others as they raise funds to promote awareness of brain injury, celebrate the achievements of people living with brain injury, and to honor those who have sustained brain injuries and are not able to walk with us. Read More...  

Salem, NJ— A new support group for people with brain injury and their family members has been established in Salem County. The support group will allow participants to meet others in similar situations, gain valuable emotional support and friendships, obtain information and resources, and hear speakers discuss a variety of brain injury topics. Read More...

Lawrenceville, NJ—The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey will offer its free educational session Brain Injury Basics for Families in Mercer County at the St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Hospital, 2381 Lawrenceville Road, on Wednesday, September 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Read More...

North Brunswick, NJ—The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey held an open house and ribbon cutting on Thursday June 26 to celebrate its move to a new office building located at 825 George’s Street. Read More...

Bayville , NJ —Every nine minutes a teen is involved in a motor vehicle crash in New Jersey. But sometimes it takes more than just rattling off statistics to get teenagers to pay attention to the importance of driving safety.Read More...

Amy Varecha is living a whole new life. "I have been born again," the Frenchtown New Jersey resident says, reflecting on how her life has changed since she sustained a brain injury back in 1990. "I've learned to appreciate everything. I don't take anything for granted." Read More...

Atlantic City , NJ —This June, the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey will offer its free educational session Brain Injury Basics For Families in Atlantic County, at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center. The program, designed for family members of people who have sustained brain injuries, provides a presentation and forum for questions. People with brain injuries and professionals are also welcome. The session is facilitated by Peggy DiTommaso, MSW, who has volunteered her time to be a Brain Injury Association of New Jersey Affiliated Support Group Leader for more than 20 years.Read More...

Eatontown , NJ —New Jersey State Police Lt. Colonel Juan Mattos Jr. was awarded the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey’s 2008 Trooper Christopher Scales Memorial Award for his exemplary efforts in promoting public safety and brain injury prevention. The award was presented to Mattos at the Association’s Annual Seminar, held at the Sheraton Eatontown Hotel and Conference Center last week. Read More...

New Jersey —A decision by Congress and President Bush to reauthorize the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Act, will play a significant role in providing necessary programs and services to individuals with brain injury throughout the State of New Jersey.
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North Cape May, NJ — A new support group for people with brain injury and their family members has been established in Cape May County. The support group will allow participants to meet others in similar situations, gain valuable emotional support and friendships, obtain information and resources, and hear speakers discuss a variety of brain injury topics
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Edison, NJ – Senior citizens are being encouraged to take safety precautions to prevent falls, which are the number one cause of brain injury in older adults. Read More...

Rahway, NJ – The largest challenge that Anna Nicasio, of Rahway, NJ, has faced since sustaining a brain injury five years ago has been speech. You might be surprised, then, to learn that this senior’s major at Fairleigh Dickenson University (FDU) is Communications. But, for Anna, wanting to speak and having a lot to say are two very different things.  Read More...

Woodbridge, NJ—The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey has honored several outstanding individuals with Annual Awards recognizing their contributions to the organization’s mission.  Read More...

Edison, NJ – John Tiene, of Burlington Township, recently took office as Chairperson of the Board of the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey, the statewide nonprofit devoted to providing education, outreach, prevention, advocacy and support services to all persons affected by brain injury and to the general public.

Edison, NJ – Connie D. Domingo, MD, FAAP, FAAPMR, of Marlton, NJ, was recently elected to the Board of Trustees of the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey.  Read More...