Tag: tbi
Val Demings, John Rutherford Back TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act
This week on Capitol Hill, two members of the Florida delegation with backgrounds in law enforcement unveiled a proposal to help “better train law enforcement for interactions with individuals suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Charlie Crist Calls for Pentagon to be More Transparent After More TBIs From Iranian...
More than 100 servicemembers have been with diagnosed traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) since the attack. That number has been steadily climbing since an initial report of no casualties.
John Rutherford Wants Answers From VA on Plans for Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injuries
A Republican congressman from Florida has teamed up with a Democrat from California to ask the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) about their long-term care plans for veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries (TBI), including focusing on assisted living programs.
David Santiago: Expand Resources for Florida Families Battling Mental Health, Substance Abuse Issues
Last year, Santiago championed the legislation creating the portal which is now part of the national Network of Care, including more than 700 websites in 30 states. Santiago is calling for $262,650 so the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) can continue the site.
