It was an early morning in May, 1997, when Dr. John Galewaler was informed that his 19 year son, Sean Galewaler, was seriously injured in a car accident leaving him with a stage 3 traumatic brain injury. The idea and concept of the brain injury center emerged in the year 2000 as Dr. John saw the need for a comprehensive treatment center for brain injury victims, as well as support for the families of those suffering from the injury. As the vision unfolded, it was clear that a need for such a comprehensive facility solely dedicated to the treatment of mild to traumatic brain injuries or those suffering from post acute brain injury was greatly needed. Dr. John purchased 46 acres of land in Whitesboro, Texas where Stage I - Sean’s Haven will be the beginning of The Brain Injury Centers.
TBIC is a 501 C (3) Non-Profit Organization. Your donations are tax deductible, greatly needed, and sincerely appreciated.
The vision and mission at TBIC is to administer and minister rehabilitative medical and spiritual care to individuals with moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries. With leading-edge medical practices and protocols, TBIC is committed to the rehabilitation of the total person-body, mind, and spirit. We will rekindle the hope and faith of mankind with professional comprehensive health care practices that are cost effective and administered with the love of Christ. Our ultimate vision is to "get them back to where they belong!"
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious public health problem in the United States. Each year, traumatic brain injuries contribute to a substantial number of deaths and cases of permanent disability. Recent data shows that, on average, approximately 1.4 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury annually.
A TBI is caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain. Not all blows or jolts to the head result in a TBI. The severity of a TBI may range from "mild," i.e., a brief change in mental status or consciousness to “severe,” i.e., an extended period of unconsciousness or amnesia after the injury.
Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention
(http://www.cdc.gov/TraumaticInjury/tbi_concussion.html)
TBIs contribute to a substantial number of deaths and cases of permanent disability annually. Of the 1.4 million who sustain a TBI each year in the United States:
Among children ages 0 to 14 years, TBI results in an estimated:
The number of people with TBI who are not seen in an emergency department or who receive no care is unknown.
Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention
(http://www.cdc.gov/TraumaticInjury/tbi_concussion.html)
CDC estimates that at least 5.3 million Americans, approximately 2% of the U.S. population, currently have a long-term or lifelong need for help to perform activities of daily living as a result of a TBI.
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