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KCYHA ImPACT Concussion Testing

08/03/2016, 7:45am CDT
By Dawn Fortner

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KCYHA ImPACT Baseline Concussion Test

SAFETY FIRST
HCA Midwest Health Comprehensive Concussion Management Program at:
Centerpoint Medical Center
Research Medical Center 
Overland Park Regional Medical Center

COST?
ImPACT Baseline Concussion test costs $10.00. This includes the baseline test, a packet of resources, an education session and any post injury testing for 2 years.

WHAT?
A concussion is a traumatic injury caused when the brain violently moves within the skull injuring brain cells. The Sports Medicine experts at Overland Park Regional Medical Center offer
educational programs and testing (neurocognitive computer test) to manage and treat concussions should one occur.
As part of our program, Overland Park Regional Medical Center uses ImPACT™, a computer based test widely used on athletes in the MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS and NFL.

In the preseason, athletes are given a baseline test. Should a concussion occur, a follow-up test may be administered to assist physicians in making that crucial “return to play” decision.

WHY?
The concussion management program helps ensure a culture of “Safety First,” and is a significant part of Overland Park Regional Medical Center’s commitment to student athletes.
Testing provides physicians a comparison between baseline and post injury. This helps your doctor to diagnose and manage the concussion. It can also help your physician answer difficult questions about an athlete’s readiness to return to play.

WHO?
Any child, age 10 (MUST BE 10) and up, is eligible for testing, which is recommended every two years.

If your child has a diagnosed learning disability please CALL to schedule a one-on-one appointment.

HOW TO SCHEDULE?
Centerpoint Medical Center - register for a date and time HERE
To contact testing personnel at Centerpoint please call 816-698-8862

Research Medical Center - please contact Ashley Riggs at 816-276-7410 to schedule a date/time

Overland Park Regional Medical Center - register for a date/time HERE
To contact testing personnel at Overland Park Regional Medical Center please call 913-541-3365

QUESTIONS?
For questions about our program or to make a referral, please call (913) 541-3365
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
oprmc.com/concussion

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