Wounded Veterans Face Brain Injuries and Care Gaps
The article notes many returning troops may have hidden brain injuries, with Walter Reed and VA facilities under scrutiny. It cites new screening efforts, polytrauma centers, and expanded mental health staff as the government weighs long term costs. Lee Jones, 24, Lumberton, NC, lives with burns and brain injury while working therapy at a VA hospital with his wife and child.
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Wounded in Iraq Reach Nearly Fifty-Three Thousand
As of June 2, about 25,830 U S troops were wounded in action and 27,103 more were airlifted for illness or injury non battle related A number of named veterans including Marine Cpl Joshua Pitcher and Maj Thomas Deierlein are highlighted for their injuries and recoveries The report discusses DoD counting changes and the role of polytrauma centers in Tampa Richmond Palo Alto and Minneapolis along with factors driving injuries such as IED blasts vehicle accidents and severe heat
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New York City
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Manassas Park
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Steven Scott
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Florida
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Michael Kilpatrick
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Kilpatrick
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Germany
Tazewell election contest and unopposed incumbents
In the Eastern District Republican David Anderson runs unopposed for re election while Northern District incumbent Democrat William B Rasnick also seeks another term unopposed. Tazewell House of Delegates Democrat Dan Bowling seeks re election in 3rd District. Non partisan soil and water board candidates include Raymond Howell Allen Hess Edward Neel Jim Steele Virginia Turley Robert Moss Jr and Sandy Etter. Other district seats see contests next year. Contact Charles Owens at cowens bottonline com.
Warden Update Notes Lions Club Membership Change
Janice, president of the Fairmont Lions Club, is switching membership to the Welch Lions Club per a press release. The article discusses jail and parole administration elements and a warden continuation from a prior report.
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Fairmont Lions Club
Welch Lions Club
Fireworks and bluegrass set for Peel Chestnut Mountain
In Pocahontas Virginia Russell and Patricia Synan Farm hosts an all bluegrass and old time music event on July 3 starting at 6 p.m. with a grand fireworks display concluding at 10 p.m. The hillside venue atop Peel Chestnut Mountain offers an evening of music and a large fireworks show for attendees.
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Pocahontas
Russell and Patricia Synan
Peel Chestnut Mountain
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