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This resolution recognizes March 2025 as Brain Injury Awareness Month, highlighting the significant impact of brain injuries in the United States and specifically in Indiana. The resolution notes that every nine seconds, someone in the U.S. sustains a brain injury, which can result from various causes such as falls, strokes, accidents, infections, sports activities, or military service. With over 5.3 million people living with brain injuries nationwide, the resolution emphasizes that an estimated 1.6 million individuals in Indiana have experienced a brain injury from trauma or stroke, with nearly 300,000 Hoosiers disabled as a result. The document points out that many brain injuries go unreported and untreated due to lack of awareness, and survivors often struggle to obtain proper medical treatment and services. By designating March 2025 as Brain Injury Awareness Month, the Indiana House of Representatives aims to support brain injury survivors and their families, increase public understanding of brain injury prevalence, and underscore the importance of prevention and treatment. The resolution also instructs the Principal Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to State Representative Sue Errington for distribution.

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/resolutions/house/simple/37/details