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CDC Heads Up hosts Twitter live chat about concussion in sports.
Join a panel of professional athletes and experts.
CDC Heads Up hosts the first Live Chat on Twitter about concussion in sports with a panel of professional athletes and experts!
Talk with professional athletes as they share their personal experiences with concussion in sports.
· Sean Morey, former NFL player
· Chris Nowinski, former pro-wrestler and college football player
Learn from experts about how to prevent, recognize and respond to concussions.
· Dr. Stan Herring, Team Physician for Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Mariners
· Dr. Richard Hunt, Director of CDC’s Division of Injury Response
· And other CDC experts
