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…

9 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 years ago