Brain injury group aids victims rediscover self after trauma
Ten years after a July 14 2003 crash in Kansas City left Lawrence resident Steve Smith with traumatic brain injury he navigates recovery. He describes long rehab in Minneapolis and ongoing needs such as cognitive speech physical and occupational therapy while adapting to visual impairment and motor control changes. Smith, a former Air Force pilot, reflects on the shift in his identity and resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Smith
Lawrence
AIR Force
Smith
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Kansas
U.S. Air Force
Lawrence brain injury support group forms in Lawrence
The Lawrence Brain Injury Support Group meets 6 30 to 8 00 p m on the second Friday each month at Lawrence Wesleyan Church 3705 Clinton Parkway. Founders say the group helps injured people and caregivers cope with a new normal and reduce isolation amid varied injury causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Lawrence Wesleyan Church
Clinton Parkway
Natalie Donovan
Minds Matter
Smith
Donovan
Sharron Witters
Lynn
Back to School Immunizations Recommended for Kids
Health notes cover immunization guidance for students returning to class. AmeriCorps volunteers featured on page 6A highlight service programs related to the school health initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AmeriCorps
WellCommons health community site described
WellCommons.com is an online community affiliated with the Lawrence Journal-World and sponsored by Lawrence Memorial Hospital. It serves as a trusted health resource and social platform where people share personal health stories, post events, and discuss wellness topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WellCommons.com
Lawrence Journal-World
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
Richard Gwin
Journal-World Photo
Inthomas
Ljworld.com
Journal-World
Alma Bahman
Abahman
Kiddes
Food and Nutrition
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!