Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Family Fights for Veteran’s Recovery

By Debbie Gregory. On October 25th, a heartbreaking post appeared on Angela Tuckett’s Facebook page, addressed to the Hampton VA…

8 years ago

Most Private Sector Doctors Unprepared to Treat Veterans

By Debbie Gregory. While many veterans get some health care from private doctors, those doctors often fall short when it…

8 years ago

Study Reveals Veteran Suicide Risk Highest in the First Year Home

By Debbie Gregory. A new study may open doors to more effective treatment for veterans as they move from active-duty…

8 years ago

Don’t Miss Tonight’s Benefit Concert America Salutes You

By Debbie Gregory. This morning, I am checking in from Chicago, where I am anxiously awaiting tonight’s America Salutes You…

8 years ago

BrainScope’s Diagnostic Device for TBI/Concussion Cleared by FDA

By Debbie Gregory. BrainScope, a Maryland-based biotech firm is working on an easier way to diagnose concussions. The medical neuro-technology…

8 years ago

Quadruple Amputee Marine Veteran Receives Double Arm Transplant

By Debbie Gregory. During his first tour of duty, Retired Marine Sgt. John Peck suffered a traumatic brain injury. But…

8 years ago

VA’s suicide hotline in disarray, ex-director says

By Debbie Gregory. A bill to reform the Department of Veterans Affairs suicide hotline sailed unanimously through the House until Senate…

8 years ago

Coming Soon: Self-Driving Medical Vehicles For Wounded Warriors

By Debbie Gregory. In a move aimed at reducing combat-wounded soldiers missing their doctor’s appointments due to heavy traffic and…

8 years ago

VFW Partners with Other Non-Profits to Fight Mental Health Stigma

By Debbie Gregory. The VFW has recently launched a campaign to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health, raise awareness, foster…

8 years ago

Should Separation Policy Address Service-related Trauma?

By Debbie Gregory. Last month, Sens. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Amy Klobuchar…

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