Program Details*
Title
My Broken Brain: Surviving an mTBI
Description
After suffering a mild (!) traumatic brain injury and an upper cervical spine injury in a car collision, Jennifer found her world, both internal and external, drastically altered. While trying to manage and understand these frightening and challenging changes and the unpredictable recovery process, she also had to navigate the medical and insurance industries. Her goal in sharing her story is to promote understanding of this devastating and isolating invisible injury and to advocate for others with similar injuries.
Presenter’s Name
Jennifer Murtoff
Presenter’s Bio
Jennifer Murtoff was involved in a car accident in January of 2019. She suffered a brain injury and an upper cervical spine injury and is grateful to have recovered. She hopes that sharing her experience will help others better understand and advocate for people with similar injuries.
*Note: The information above is a draft provided by the presenter and may be different in the HalloweeM Program Booklet.
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