New effort to prevent concussions, CTE , brain injuries for student athletes in Cook County, Illinois

New effort to prevent concussions, CTE , brain injuries for student athletes in Cook County, Illinois

Research shows one in 10 children experience a traumatic brain injury every year, according to the brain injury association. Local health officials say Cook County is worse off.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Cook County commissioners introduced a resolution Tuesday aimed to reduce and properly treat brain injuries, especially in student athletes. "It is real, and it is happening in comm… [+2371 chars]
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