Returning War Veterans Suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury
Kudos to Alexian Brothers Hospital in Chicago for its innovative program to provide specialized therapies to returning Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. The hospital is using high-tech diagnostic screening called “Virtual Iraq” to differentiate between post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and depression – all common conditions among returning veterans. The hospital also offers cutting-edge therapies to help veterans re-integrate into their communities. Romanucci & Blandin has many resources to help people cope with traumatic brain injuries. please do not hesitate to call us.
A story in the July 8 edition of the Chicago Tribune focused on the growing need for this kind of specialized care. Some 20 percent of all returning veterans have some type of brain injury, according to the Brain Injury Association of America.
