Melissa D. Carter
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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Officially Recognize Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) as a Chronic Condition
Approximately 5 million Americans are living with a brain injury-related disability. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients usually have long-term care needs, such as rehabilitation, neurological care, vocational needs, psychological needs and community-based service care. Many…
What Parents Need To Know About Teen Driving
If you are a parent of a teen approaching driving age, chances are that you definitely have many questions about teen driving, learning permits, exams, restricted vs full privilege licenses, and insurance. Graduated Driver’s License…
Voter Registration Made Easy: When, How and Where?
With the passing of legendary civil rights leader John Lewis, I have reflected on the civil unrest in our nation and find myself asking, “How can I help?” The man who dedicated his life to…
Chad’s Legacy Project Gala – Revealing the Face of Mental Illness
I have the privilege to serve on the Board of Directors for Chad’s Legacy Project (“CLP”), a non-profit organization that was created by Todd and Laura Crooks in 2016. Todd and Laura’s son Chad battled…
Yoga as Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors
I don’t claim to be a professional grade yogini by any means, but there is nothing better than a good yoga class to loosen up when things get busy. Turns out, the benefits of flow…
Region of the Brain That Likely Impacts Fine Motor Control Discovered
What do playing the piano and performing surgery have in common? To a piano player and a surgeon, probably not much, but to scientists who research functions of the brain, the two activities are more…
Chad’s Legacy Project Advancing Mental Health Education
Enabling access to health care and pursuing justice is at the core of what we do. When I had the opportunity to join the Board of Directors for Chad’s Legacy Project, a non-profit organization dedicated…
Washington State Supreme Court Strengthens PIP Coverage for Victims
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance under an auto policy is intended to protect victims of motor vehicle collisions by covering reasonable, necessary and related medical expenses and lost wages following an injury. PIP coverage applies…
Accidents While on Vacation – PIP insurance
Here in the Pacific Northwest, we await this time of year for nine whole months: these magical weeks of blue skies, clear mountain views, warm sunny days and breathtaking sunsets. I truly believe there is…
Walk In the Park for Brain Injury Awareness
“Don’t walk behind me; I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.” – Albert Camus. Last Sunday morning, April 22, our…
