Concussion Reports Rising

 

Dr. Brian Mahaffey

Trips to the emergency room for kids' concussions have jumped more than 60% over the last decade.

Sports medicine experts, like Mercy doctor Brian Mahaffey, say the numbers rising is a good thing, and they're seeing the same thing here in the Ozarks. They say it means awareness is increasing, but there's still room for improvement.

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