Fort Gordon Signal

TBI, PTSD clinic looks to become Fortitude Center

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:35:34 +0000

Charmain Z. Brackett

Correspondent

For Soldiers with posttraumatic stress disorder, mild traumatic brain injury and chronic pain, it’s a place where they come to be strengthened in their bodies, minds and spirits.

And Brig. Gen. Bryan Gamble, Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center commanding general, would like to see the center designated as the Fortitude Center.

Musician turns to medical school after 20 years

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:35:35 +0000

Charmain Z. Brackett

Correspondent

Dr. Jack Rigg’s path to becoming the head of the TBI program at the Neuroscience and Rehabilitation Center at DDEAMC did not follow a traditional route.

“I didn’t go to medical school until my 40s,” said Rigg. “I was a musician in rock bands and played on 22 albums.”

TBI partnership developed

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:35:35 +0000

Charmain Z. Brackett

Correspondent

Because Laurie Ott and her non-profit organization are focused on the needs of returning wounded warriors, helping people with traumatic brain injury is a high priority.

“It’s a significant war injury,” said Ott, executive director of the CSRA Wounded Warrior Care Project.

The Army Family Action Plan general officer steering committee resolves 27 quality-of-life issues

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:35:35 +0000

I have always said you can either read history or make it. Many in our workforce have made important history by asking the three fundamental questions: Are we doing the right things? Are we doing things right? What are we missing?