Obituary:

Michael Anthony “Mad Dog” Brown died on July 27, 2010 at his Oregon Hill home in Richmond, Virginia. Born September 21, 1958 in Ohio, he was preceded in death by his parents and a son and is survived by a daughter and siblings. Quick to tell a story or share a laugh, he enjoyed blue grass music and living simply.

Visitation will be held at the SynerGeo building located at 349 South Laurel Street on Wednesday, August 4 from 5-7pm. A burial service will be held at Riverview Cemetery on Thursday, August 5 at 1:00pm with a reception following at Pine Street Baptist Church.

Much gratitude is extended to Angelus Funeral Home, Ms. Lewis, the Medi Hospice team and the Oregon Hill community. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to SynerGeo or the Oregon Hill Baptist Center food pantry.

From announcement:

Hello everyone

Just a reminder that the monthly OHNA (Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association) meeting is Tuesday, July 27th, at 7 PM at the WBCH.

Dr. Merchant will be visiting to give a presentation on his traumatic brain injury study (see below for the details).

Thanks
Jennifer Hancock
President (Interim), OHNA

VCU Department of Emergency Medicine Public Disclosure

Progesterone for the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury

Learn about a traumatic brain injury study that may affect you or someone you know

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is sudden damage to the brain caused by an outside force to the head – such as a car crash, a fall, or from something hitting the head. Did you know that every 15 seconds someone in the US suffers a major TBI, and every 5 minutes someone is forever disabled as a result of TBI? Are you aware that TBI is the leading cause of death and disability in children and adults under 45 years of age?

TBI can affect a person’s ability to think and remember things. It can also cause problems with balance and coordination. TBI can prevent a person from returning to work or functioning independently. TBI can cause permanent brain damage or even death.

ProTECT III is a research study designed to see if progesterone, a hormone normally found in our bodies, can reduce the amount of brain damage caused from a TBI. Previous studies suggest that progesterone, given immediately after a TBI, may help treat brain injuries by reducing brain swelling and damage.

There is no specific drug treatment for traumatic brain injury. The reason for doing this study is to find out if progesterone is safe and if it works better than standard medical care alone in reducing the brain damage caused from a TBI. If progesterone helps brain injury patients get better, it will mean a big improvement in TBI treatment!

Normally, researchers get permission (consent) before a person can be included in a study. A person with a traumatic brain injury will not be able to give consent at the time of injury. Since TBI must be treated quickly, there might not be enough time to locate and talk to the person’s legal guardian about the study, so it’s possible that a person might be enrolled in the study without his/her legal guardian’s consent. This is called “Exception from Informed Consent” (EFIC). Once the legal guardian is located, they will be asked to give their permission for you to continue in the study.

The purpose of this handout is to notify our community about this trial, to provide contact information and resources where you can learn more, including an option to decline participation.

Local ProTECT III Contact Information
Phone: 804-828-1456
E-mail: protect@vcu.edu
www.protectiii.com

From Byrd House Market announcement:

Byrd House Market presents Wine Down Tuesday and Chef MaMusu at Grace’s Mulberry Tree Cafe – July 27
Celebrate the culinary offerings of Chef MaMusu and Nate Gutierrez as you sip Grayhaven and James River Cellar (from 6-8pm) while sitting in the cool of William Byrd Community House’s most respected natural resource: The Mulberry Tree in Grace Arents Community Garden – MUCH more 3:30-7pm at the Market…

Cooking as a 2nd Language #5 – Like a Big Family Reunion! See photos on Byrd House Market Facebook Page
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/album.php?aid=194674&id=102635361385&ref=mf

Visit our Vendor Product List for 7/27 at byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com – Along with the Fresh, Gorgeous & Seasonal Fruits Veggies and Cut Flowers, we have Potted Evergreens & Perennials, Sweet and Savory Pies, Pastries, Chocolates, Teas, Coffees, Beaded and Recycled Materials Jewelry, Farm Fed Beef/Pork/Chicken, Eggs, Cheese, Focaccia & Baguettes…anyway you get the picture!!!

So, where will you be between 3:30 and 7pm for shopping, and between 6 and 8 pm for sippin’ & suppin’ …?

On Sunday, August 1, Mama Zu’s restaurant is hosting a special dinner. There is one seating at 5:30 pm. Tickets are $75 per person and tip and alcohol are not included. Proceeds benefit the William Byrd Community House. Call 804 643 2717 or email Doffice@wbch.org to make reservations.

From SynerGeo’s blog:

The next Community Dinner at SynerGeo will be this coming Monday, July 19th, at 6pm. Just show up at 349 S. Laurel St. with a dish to share, and have a great time meeting neighbors and eating too much.