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Windy City Live: Kids & Concussions

Warmer weather means spending more time outside being active. But for kids that can also increase the risk for concussions.   Dr. Lawrence Frank from Edward-Elmhurst Health appeared on a recent episode of Windy City Live on ABC7 to help Chicago-area residents to explain why kids are at risk for concussions as well as how to … Continued

Recognizing Concussion Symptoms in Kids

According to the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, an average of 1 to 2 million children and teens visit emergency rooms across the country for sport-related concussions. Often these injuries are the result of participation in sports – football, soccer, basketball, cycling and playground activities – and can lead to temporary loss of normal … Continued