TBI has become the signature injury of the current wars in Iraq & Afghanistan.*

More than 11,800 troops have been seriously injured in an IED attack,
and many thousands more have been near enough to suffer a concussion (MBTI).
Veterans' advocates believe that between 10 and 20% of Iraq veterans, have some level of TBI.
Blasts are a leading cause of TBI among active duty military personnel in war zones.
Veterans' advocates believe that between 10 and 20% of Iraq veterans have some level of TBI.
The rate of TBI rises to 33% among wounded troops. 30% of soldiers admitted to Walter Reed
Army Medical Center have suffered traumatic brain injuries.

Date source: The Brain Trauma Foundation

Veterans for America Wounded Warriors Registry: Veterans for America works with servicemembers and veterans who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan to ensure that they are getting the treatment they need for psychological wounds and/or traumatic brain injuries. If a servicemember or veteran feels that they are not getting the help they need, the VFA will speak with their military commanders, or work with the VA to get them help. The VFA also works with Congress on a bipartisan basis to make sure that our national leaders realize the scope of the challenges our military is facing. You can sign up for the registry here.

Fisher House at Blanchfield Army Community Hosital, Ft Campbell: The Fisher House at Fort Campbell mission is to provide our service members and their families a comfortable, nurturing and secure environment while they receive medical care at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH). We serve active duty, veterans, retirees and their families who are receiving care at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH). BIAT sponsors a TBI focused "Wounded Warriors Lunch Group" each third Thursday at noontime.

The Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center: The mission of the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC) is to serve active duty military, their dependents and veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) through state-of-the-art medical care, innovative clinical research initiatives and educational programs.

TBI in Combat

War Head Injuries: Long-Term Effects

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in U.S. Soldiers Returning from Iraq

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Association (IAVA)

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Caregiver Support Workshop

September 24th
1:00-3:00

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We gratefully acknowledge our Corporate Sponsors

Caregiver Support Workshop September 24th 1:00-3:00

Caregiver Support Workshop

September 24th
1:00-3:00