Something important is happening in Connecticut – a new awareness movement has begun.

Dr. David Wang has specialized in sports medicine for 20 years, and is currently a physician for young athletes at Connecticut Children's Medical Center. He is an accomplished writer who has published in medical journals time and time again. From toddlers to Olympic athletes, Dr. Wang has helped, healed, and conducted research for many in his lifetime. You could even say there isn’t anything he hasn’t done for us…because he’s even made a rap video.

Considering the frequency of concussion diagnoses, one wouldn’t think awareness needs to be spread. Considering the frequency of concussion diagnoses, awareness is in great need of being spread and Dr. Wang has taken charge. His specialty in youth athletes inspired him to target that audience. What do young people listen to?

Rap and hip-hop.

So Dr. Wang wrote the lyrics, made his connections and hit the recording studio with producer, Carvin Haggins and co-vocalists, Mark Steele and Briamarie.

The result was “Know the Signs (The Concussion Anthem),” which encourages athletes to acknowledge their symptoms and seek medical help before pushing through their sport for gain. The chorus lists headaches, lights and dizziness that are too strong as primary symptoms to be aware of.

The music video has reached almost 4,000 views on YouTube and counting as its message travels cross-country and into Canada. Please help Dr. Wang teach our youth athletes about concussion awareness for the betterment of their health, and share his music. Also conduct research of your own because brain injuries should not be taken lightly.

And stay tuned for more medical preaching as Dr. Wang heads to the studio once more this August. The song won’t focus on concussions, but we can assure you it will be about something important to all of our health.