ABC News correspondent, Bob Woodruff shows signs of improvement following serious head injury

Encouraging news out of Germany today from an ABC news message concerning correspondent Bob Woodruff who suffered a serious head injury following the explosion of a road side bomb in Iraq.

Woodruff apparently sustained a head injury which caused severe brain swelling requiring a craniotomy (removal of a portion of the skull) to relieve the swelling and pressure in his brain.  He remained conscious following the explosion and head trauma.

The latest reports are that he may return to the United States tomorrow for further treatment. Read the associated press update on Woodruff's condition.

The Brain Injury Association of New York State extends our best wishes and prayers to Bob Woodruff and his family and extend our hands in support of their journey to recovery.  We invite them or anyone with a brain injury to call upon us for advice and support following a traumatic brain or traumatic head injury.

The mission of the Brain Injury Association of New York State which am proud to be president of for the past 6 years is to improve the quality of life for persons with a brain injury, their family and friends as well as to prevent brain injuries from occurring.  The Brain Injury Association sponsors support groups and other programs to assist persons with a brain injury and family members cope with this injury as well as providing valuable brain injury resources, educational programs and legislative advocacy.