Rep. Thompson Hosts Vallejo Concussion Discussion

VALLEJO - U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) will host a panel discussion on concussion identification and prevention at Vallejo High School this morning at 9:50 a.m.

According to information provided, panelists will include: Dr. Bennet Omalu, whose research and discovery of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in football players was featured in the film Concussion; Ben Lynch and Tony Moll, both Sonoma County natives and former NFL players; and Dr. Ty Affleck, Santa Rosa Sports & Family Medicine Founder, President of North Coast Concussion Management and Team Physician for Santa Rosa Junior College.

Sponsors say after watching the film Concussion in class, this will be an opportunity for students to hear firsthand what it’s like to experience concussions while playing for the NFL and what can be done to better prevent, identify and treat sports-related head injuries.

Here are details as provided by Thompson's office:

WHO: Rep. Mike Thompson

Dr. Bennet Omalu, subject of the film Concussion

Dr. Ty Affleck, Founder and President of North Coast Concussion Management

Ben Lynch, former NFL player, played 4 seasons as a 49er.

Tony Moll, free agent with the NFL, has played for the Green Bay Packers, Baltimore Ravens, Jacksonville Jaguars, San Diego Chargers and the Washington Redskins.

WHEN: Tuesday, May 31st

9:50 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.

WHERE: Vallejo High School

840 Nebraska St., Vallejo 94590

-image via Kevin Jones/Flickr