Seeking treatment for concussion

High School Athletic Trainer

Did your injury happen during a school sports practice or competition? If so, your high school athletic trainer provides an immediate evaluation. In the event that you believe your high school athlete has a concussion and has not been evaluated, please contact your school athletic trainer for further assistance. Athletic trainers are concussion specialists who will monitor symptoms, communicate with the school and physician, oversee return to play, and help get final clearance from your physician. In addition, your high school athletic trainer can give you referrals for concussion treatment with the appropriate healthcare specialist. Click HERE for a list of athletic trainers at Central Oregon high schools. 

NOWcare

If the injury took place outside of school sports, your child can be seen immediately through NOWcare at the St. Charles Center. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Concussion treatment at St. Charles

The St. Charles Center also offers specialized concussion treatment through its Concussion Center. For more information, ask your primary care provider or call the St. Charles Center at 541-382-3344. 

Other evaluation and concussion treatment options include visiting your primary care provider or going to urgent care. For their safety, your young athlete will need to be cleared by a physician and complete a return-to-play progression before being allowed to resume sports activities.