Dr. Dariusz Nasiek of Allied Neurology & Interventional Pain Practice, a Center of Excellence for TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), welcomed esteemed guests to his networking event on April 25th. It was an exciting evening of connection, collaboration, and shared experiences. Dr. Nasiek hosts these monthly gatherings with hopes to forge new relationships, exchange ideas, and cultivate meaningful connections that can propel us forward both professionally and personally. Bringing people together is a powerful concept that involves creating connections, fostering understanding, and building community. We would like to thank AV Chemist for sponsoring this event.
AV Chemist is a leading provider of workers’ compensation and injury prescription services. A full-scale personal injury pharmacy driven by the aim of providing injured workers with their rights, it is licensed to service the needs of physicians and patients in the modern industry. In short, it is an innovative and modern pharmacy that ensures efficient and reliable delivery of doctor-prescribed medications for injured workers.
Dr. Nasiek presented on a topic near and dear to his heart: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). There has been a greater focus on TBI due to the increasing number of sports TBI’s, especially in the USA. In the United States, approximately 1.4 million people sustain a TBI every year. TBIs put people at risk for dementia decades after the injury occurs, and the risk is greater with moderate to severe TBI. People who have mild to severe TBI are at greater risk for developing Diabetes, Hypertension, Heart Attack, Stroke, Depression, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). TBI also decreases a person’s life expectancy by nine years! TBI can impact a person physically, emotionally, and socially. It can cause memory loss, loss of coordination, or problems with vision or hearing. It can make a person anxious or depressed, cause aggression, or even cause PTSD. TBI can put stress on relationships and become a financial burden as well. Unfortunately, Traumatic Brain Injury is a chronic disease. If you or someone you know suffers from TBI, contact Allied Neurology at 201-894-1313.
Our guest speaker for the evening was Dr. August Price, PsyD. Dr. Price is a clinical neuropsychologist specializing in sports-related concussion and behavioral health across the lifespan. He completed his sports neuropsychology fellowship at Children’s Health Andrews Institute in Plano, TX. During his fellowship, Dr. Price was responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing pediatric and adult concussions. He was trained under a clinical model that focused on early injury identification, emphasizing neurorehabilitation, gradual return to activity and physical exertion, and behavioral health management. Dr. Price also provided sideline concussion coverage for local high school and college football teams and has experience consulting at every level of play, including collegiate and professional athletes. Additionally, his training included the provision of behavioral health counseling for individuals struggling with anxiety and stress, particularly in the context of returning to sport/work. To schedule an appointment with Dr. August Price, please email [email protected] or call 201-490-4333.
Dr. Nasiek would like to extend his heartfelt gratitude to all who attended his event Thursday evening. Your unwavering support & encouragement have been instrumental in the success of these networking events. It has been a pleasure to see so many faces, both familiar and new, come together to share in this experience. Your enthusiasm and energy have made this event successful, and we are grateful for your support.
