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2 in brain workD. William Wood and James F. Craine will be honored by the state Senate this week for their volunteer efforts to address brain injuries.
Wood, of the University of Hawaii School of Public Health, is noted for raising professional awareness of the personal, family and community consequences of traumatic brain injury, a global "silent epidemic."
He also has been active in spurring systemwide changes using public health prevention strategies.
Craine developed neurotraining services funded by the state Health Department from 1972 through August 1999. With few professionals able to provide such services, he left retirement to become a full-time volunteer. He is training professionals who can establish neurotraining centers.
Wood and Craine will be recognized on Thursday, which is Hawaii Brain Awareness Volunteer Recognition Day.
Sen. Rod Tam (D, Downtown-Pauoa-Nuuanu) will present the Senate resolutions at 11:30 a.m. A reception will follow, hosted by the UH School of Public Health Alumni Association, Art Calendar Hawaii Database and the Craine Institute of Neuropsychology Community-based Healthcare.
At the reception, Rep. Brian Yamane (D, Diamond Head, Kaimuki, Kapahulu) will present a House resolution to Craine honoring his lifetime achievements.
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