Health & Fitness

Fairfield Chamber Hosts 'Evening of Wellness'

The lecture, 'The Truth About Concussions' will be given by Dr. Michael Lee, a credentialed ImPACT Test Consultant since 2005.

From Fairfield Chamber of Commerce:The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce and The Norma Pfriem Breast Center will host its sixth lecture in the new 2016-2017 series of nine “Evenings of Wellness” on March 1st. This lecture topic is: The Truth about Concussions.

The lecture will be given by Michael Lee, M.D.: Dr. Lee has been board certified in Pediatrics since 1972 and has been credentialed as a Concussion ImPACT Test Consultant since 2005. He has lectured extensively throughout the world about concussions and is considered a preeminent authority on the topic of concussions. He published: “Returning to Learning Following a Concussion” in 2013, which was used as the national guideline for the Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Lee’s affiliation is with Yale University, Bridgeport Hospital and the CT Children’s Medical Center.

Dr. Michael Lee will discuss the following important topics:

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  • Signs, Symptoms & Solutions of Concussions
  • Post-concussion Syndrome and Return to Learning
  • Concussion Management Recommendations
  • Updates in Concussion Treatment

Upcoming scheduled dates and topics for remaining 9-part series:

  • April 5 th : Dr. David Mulligan: “Organ Donation” (National Donate Life Month)
  • May 3rd: Marni Amsellam, Clinical Psychologist: (Topic TBD)
  • June 7- Dr. Jeremy Kaufman: “Men’s Health” (National Men’s Health Month)

The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce cordially invites its membership, and the public, to hear the most current and up-to- date information on this important topic.

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  • Date: March 1, 2017, Wednesday
  • Location: The Norma Pfriem Breast Center
  • Address: 111 Beach Road, 2 nd floor, Fairfield, CT 06824
  • Time: 6:00-7:00PM
  • Tickets: Free and Open to the Public
  • RSVP: February 27th, Limited Seating
  • To reserve a seat: Call the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce: 203-255- 1011

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