Metro Health and the Brain Injury Association of Michigan to Host Discussion on Concussions

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Jan. 12, 2016 - PRLog -- – Metro Health and the Brain Injury Association of Michigan have teamed up for a special Q&A session on concussions and high school sports prior to a free screening of the film “Concussion,” which stars Will Smith.

The event will be held Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. at Celebration Cinema North located at 2121 Celebration Drive NE in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

“In an era of highly competitive high school sports, concussions can have a lasting impact on the health of young athletes,” Dr. Ed Kornoelje of Metro Health Sports Medicine said. “It’s important for parents, students and coaches to be well informed. We’re excited to team up with the Brain Injury Association and offer participants the opportunity to talk with local experts about prevention, risks and more.”

Registration is required and seating is limited. Tickets are available and can be reserved at www.metrohealth.net/concussionevent/. Those who reserve a ticket will be able to retrieve them at the door.

“Concussion” is a dramatic thriller based on the true story of Dr. Bennet Omalu, the forensic neuropathologist who made the first discovery of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a football-related brain trauma, in a pro player.

The event is presented by Metro Health Sports Medicine, the Brain Injury Association of Michigan and The Huge Show.

About Metro Health

An award-winning leader in community healthcare, Metro Health serves more than 250,000 patients annually from across West Michigan – and beyond.  In addition to its 208-bed hospital, which provides a comprehensive suite of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services, Metro Health has a growing number of neighborhood outpatient centers and offices throughout West Michigan, as well as a community clinic for the underserved and student health clinics at Grand Valley State University and Aquinas College. With more than 500 physicians on staff, Metro Health provides a growing number of specialty health services, including cancer treatment, heart and vascular, neurology, pulmonology and others. Many are members of the Metro Health Medical Group.  The hospital is committed to promoting health and wellness through the work of the Metro Health Hospital Foundation, Live Healthy community outreach classes and educational programs and more.  Visit us at www.metrohealth.net, follow us on Twitter @MetroHealthGr and like us on Facebook/MetroHealth.