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Health & Science Chris Schulz,

After Tragedy, A Renewed Focus On Student-Athlete Safety

The Marion County Initiative is bringing together athletes and coaches with neurologists and equipment manufacturers to reduce sports-related head trauma in football and beyond.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff,

How Wildfires Affect Air Quality And Protecting Student Athletes, This West Virginia Morning

Wildfires in Canada can create air quality concerns in West Virginia. And, high tech helmets are the latest effort to prevent traumatic brain injuries in student athletes.

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Government Maria Young,

Following Death Of Teen, Youth Football Players In W.Va. Could Get Safer Helmets

The death of an eighth-grade Boone County student, who suffered a head injury during football practice last month, prompted Gov. Jim Justice Wednesday to say he wants to keep young athletes safe. One la...

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