With school back in session this week, student athletics are underway with football at the top of the agenda. At the same time, we are becoming more and more aware of the problems that can be caused by concussion. Melissa Rybolt of Pana Community Hospital tells Regional Radio News that they have a program in place intended to help address the problem:

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Rybolt says it isn't just football players that are threatened. Participants in soccer, basketball and other sports can also be affected.