Serving Our Vets

Military veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan have put their lives and their health on the line for their country. But what has our country offered in return, to help our soldiers readjust to civilian life? Many returning veterans struggle to cope with life-altering injuries. Others suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Once known as shell shock or combat fatigue, PTSD affects one in eight returning veterans, and can have long-term negative affects, when left untreated.

Guest panelists:

• Sharon Helman, Acting Director, Spokane Veterans Administration Hospital

• Robert VanBommel, Chief Healthcare Administrator

• Dr. Gregory Winter, M.D., Chief Behavioral Health Service.