What parents and athletes need to know about concussions as fall sports get underway

Sports can be fun, but they can also be rough on players, especially young athletes.

“When we are young, we don’t always get it,” said Dr. Stephanie Anderson M.D., an E.R. physician at Saint Francis Hospital. “The most important thing is being that star athlete.”

And while that can be a worthy goal, staying healthy is the most important.