THE JACKSON COUNTY MISSOURI
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Managed and operated by
Truman Medical Centers
313 S. Liberty
Independence, MO 64050
Information & Appointments:
816.404-6415
FAX:
816.404-6418
Mr. R. James Kelly
Director
Jackson County Health Department
Mike Sanders
Jackson County Executive
Home > Services > Other Services > Head/Traumatic Brain Injury
Adult Head/Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
A TBI is defined by law as “A sudden insult or injury to the brain or
its covering, not of a degenerative nature. Such insult may result in
altered state of consciousness and may result in a decrease of mental,
cognitive (thinking), behavioral, or physical functioning.”
Although stroke, aneurism, and brain infection are also brain injuries,
they do not meet the definition set by law, and therefore are not
covered by the program; however, resources and education can still be
given for survivors and family members of these conditions.
Services Include:
- Case management
- Evaluation and assessment of needs
- Information/Education on cause/effects of head injury/TBI and
prevention of injuries resulting from brain injury
- Service plan of interventions to meet the individual’s needs
- Assistance in locating/assessing services such as: medical care,
housing, counseling, transportation, rehabilitation, vocational
training, and annual evaluations and updates.
Contact Us:
(816) 404-8426
(816) 404-9421
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