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KĀKOU: Hawai‘i’s Town Hall

Sports Concussions
KĀKOU: Hawaiʻi’s Town Hall

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that happens when the brain is jolted or hit. Short and long term effects can include headaches, dizziness and memory loss. Playing sports is one of the most common ways a young person can become concussed. And while there are risks, there are also protocols to protect the health of athletes. Join us as we dive into the issue of Sports Concussions on KĀKOU: Hawaiʻi’s Town Hall on PBS Hawaiʻi.
Air Date: Sat, Mar 15, 2025 7:30 PM

KĀKOU panelists:

  • Dr. Rachel Coel, Pediatric Sports Medicine – Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children

  • Brittany Evans, Speech Language Pathologist – University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Communication Sciences and Disorders Department

  • Jamie Higa, PsyD, School/Clinical Psychologist

  • Avril Karsin, Kealakehe High School Student (Kona, Hawaiʻi)

  • Dr. Jennifer King, Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician – Hawaiʻi Pacific Health Bone & Joint Centers

  • Rich Miano, Former High School, College and Professional Football Player and Coach

  • Brent Murakami, Waipahu Girls Soccer Coach (Central Oʻahu)

  • Nathan Murata, Director, Hawaiʻi Concussion Awareness Management Program (HCAMP)

  • Kacey Wong, Physical Therapist