and is regarded as one of the best in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report. 75 percent of all traumatic brain injuries that occur are concussions. Traumatic brain injuries contribute to a third of all deaths in the United States with over 1.5 million brain injuries occurring each year. During their stay, patients are also educated on precautions they can take to prevent a future incidence. Stroke Treat inpatient and outpatient stroke victims. With over 800,000 stroke victims each year, MedStar NRH has developed one of the largest stroke programs in the region. Over 600 stroke patients are cared for each year at MedStar NRH with 96 percent being able to return home within 90 days. The stroke recovery program aims to offer stroke comprehensive inpatient, day treatment, and outpatient rehabilitation that are tailored to each patient's needs and abilities. Gala Victory Awards® Created when the hospital opened in 1986, the Victory Awards honor individuals who have overcome physical adversity and inspired others. Awards have been given out to people from many different areas such as art, entertainment, sports, and politics. This event also raises money to advance treatments and the hospital. Past winners 25th Anniversary In 2011, MedStar NRH celebrated their 25th anniversary with their annual Gala Victory Award's in which they recognized several key contributors to the advancement of rehab. MedStar NRH has been accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF as one of the most reliable rehabilitation hospitals in the country. They are the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. CARF Accredited Medstar NRH with Specialty Programs in Stroke Recovery, Spinal Cord Injury and Brain Injury. Being a non-profit organization, the team at MedStar NRH uses the approach of care that puts the patient first. Special Programs CARF Accredited MedStar NRH's Spinal Cord Program is the area's only CARF Accredited Specialty Program for Spinal Cord Injury and Disease. The Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Spinal Cord Injury (SCI): Promoting Health and Preventing Complications through Exercise is also funded by the NIDRR. The $4 million, 5-year grant allows MedStar NRH to further extend its research and training efforts on secondary conditions in people with SCI. The RRTC is a unique collaborative effort of national leaders in SCI-related research, clinical expertise, support and education organizations, independent living centers, and consumers with SCI. Recovery Program The MedStar NRH Stroke Recovery Program is among the largest