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Ep #3 - Behind the Warrior - Help for Veterans with TBI - Interview with Dr. Ryan Brewster - WRIISC Program

Ep #3 - Behind the Warrior - Help for Veterans with TBI - Interview with Dr. Ryan Brewster - WRIISC Program

FromBehind the Warrior


Ep #3 - Behind the Warrior - Help for Veterans with TBI - Interview with Dr. Ryan Brewster - WRIISC Program

FromBehind the Warrior

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Length:
44 minutes
Released:
Aug 25, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This chat with Dr. Brewster, clinical neuropsychologist for the VA medical center in Washington, DC focuses on Traumatic Brain Injury and the dedicated second opinion study called WRIISC ( War Related Illness and Injury Study Center).  This program at the Washington DC Veterans Administration is open to EOD Veterans in the Southeast region. Your participation in this second opinion study contributes to your own health but also to research  that will impact future treatment and care of Traumatic Brain Injury.  Resources: Flyer on how to apply for the WRIISC program: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#search/brewster/FMfcgxwJXCFxTSNMNdMSLxJhljvlWsNs?projector=1&messagePartId=0.1EOD Warrior Foundation - www.eodwarriorfoundation.org Books: Bouncing Back - Richard Wanlass, MD The Last Lecture - Randy Pausch Support the show (http://weblink.donorperfect.com/BehindTheWarrior)
Released:
Aug 25, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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Behind the Warrior Podcast is hosted by the EOD Warrior Foundation. This podcast is focused on a variety of relatable subjects impacting EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) Warriors, their Families and military families at large. Topics such as TBI, PTSD, health, wellness and much more. We share personal stories, resources and interview experts and organizations that shed light on difficult subjects and we have a little fun too! The various opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by guests, contributors, and participants of the Behind the Warrior podcast are their own and are intended for informational purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs, view points, or policies of the EOD Warrior Foundation or its employees and volunteers. To learn more about the EOD Warrior Foundation, please go to www.eodwarriorfoundation.org