Calendar Event Jul 18, 2023 TBICoE's Anomalous Health Incident Acute Assessment Training This virtual training, hosted by the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence, will introduce learners to Anomalous Health Incidents and review assessment and treatment strategies. Detailed guidance on how to complete a medical evaluation using Anomalous Health Incident Acute Assessment (DHA Form 244), will be provided. Recommended Content Centers of Excellence Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence Education & Training Events
Publication May 12, 2023 Acute Concussion Care Pathway: MACE 2 and PRA Training .PDF | 646.96 KB The Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence is hosting a combined Military Acute Concussion Evaluation 2 and Progressive Return to Activity clinical recommendation virtual training. Recommended Content Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence TBI Provider Resources TBI Educators Education & Training Events Centers of Excellence Be a Brain Warrior: Protect. Treat. Optimize.
Publication Jan 23, 2023 Progressive Return to Activity: Primary Care for Acute Concussion Management .PDF | 471.02 KB The Progressive Return to Activity (PRA): Primary Care for Acute Concussion Management clinical recommendation is an evidence-based return to activity protocol for primary care managers and concussion/traumatic brain injury (TBI) clinic providers. The PRA is a six-step approach that begins after the provider performs the Military Acute Concussion ... Recommended Content Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence TBI Provider Resources TBI Educators Centers of Excellence
Fact Sheet Nov 16, 2022 Healthy Sleep Following Concussion/mTBI Fact Sheet .PDF | 108.25 KB Getting restful sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your health, and it often takes thoughtful preparation during the day. This fact sheet offers service members and veterans who experience sleep disturbances after a concussion with healthy sleep tips that can likely improve sleep. Recommended Content Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence TBI Patient and Family Resources TBI Educators TBI Provider Resources Centers of Excellence
Video Jul 18, 2022 Interview with the SEAC: TBI from a Joint Perspective In this episode of Picking Your Brain, Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence Branch Chief Capt. Scott Cota and clinical moderator Amanda Gano interview the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (SEAC), Ramón Colón-López. The discussion covers the health impacts of TBI and blast-related concussion stemming from the ... Recommended Content Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence TBICoE Podcasts TBI Provider Resources TBI Patient and Family Resources TBI Educators Centers of Excellence Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence
Article Jun 14, 2022 Protecting Your Hearing and Vision is a Personal Readiness Mission Experts from the Centers of Excellence help advance research to diagnose and treat diseases and conditions that affect military personnel and their families. Recommended Content Centers of Excellence
Article May 17, 2022 Cancer Patients Discuss Experiences During DOD Moonshot 2 Initiative Roundtable On May 4, the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) hosted the Department of Defense Cancer Moonshot Roundtable as part of a day-long series of agency events sponsored by the White House Cancer Moonshot initiative. Recommended Content Centers of Excellence
Article May 3, 2022 DOD Cancer Research Program Aims to 'End Cancer as We Know It Today' Defense Department health officials will discuss cancer research efforts with the aim to reduce cancer and cancer-related deaths across the Military Health System. Recommended Content Centers of Excellence Women's Health Cervical Cancer Ovarian Cancer Cancer Moonshot Breast Cancer
Article Apr 27, 2022 New Centers Will Deliver Advanced Care for Serious Eye Injuries The Defense Health Agency launched the first of four Ocular Trauma Centers, which will become primary hubs for the treatment of complex eye injuries and development of cutting-edge research programs. Recommended Content Centers of Excellence Vision and Hearing Loss Prevention Vision Center of Excellence Vision and Hearing Loss Prevention
Article Mar 14, 2022 Data Registry Helps Improve Research and Treatment for Eye Injuries Eye injury registry (DVEIVR) transforms data into usable information to help improve initial warfighter care and rehabilitation. Recommended Content Centers of Excellence Vision and Hearing Loss Prevention Vision and Hearing Loss Prevention Vision Center of Excellence
Article Mar 4, 2022 It’s True – Carrots (and Other Vegetables) Can Help You See in the Dark Have you ever heard that carrots are good for your eyes, or that they can help you see in the dark? It’s true – carrots are rich in the compound beta carotene, which your body uses to make a form of vitamin A that helps your eyes adjust in the dark. A shortage of vitamin A can cause a host of health problems, including blindness. Recommended Content Nutritional Fitness Centers of Excellence Vision and Hearing Loss Prevention Vision and Hearing Loss Prevention Vision Center of Excellence
Article Feb 10, 2022 For Thousands of Troops, Eye Surgery is Key to Vision Readiness Helping service members – especially aviators – see clearly without glasses is key to military readiness. Recommended Content Centers of Excellence Vision and Hearing Loss Prevention Vision and Hearing Loss Prevention Vision Center of Excellence
Video Oct 26, 2021 Hearing Center of Excellence: Ear Protection Tips for protecting your hearing using the proper protection. Recommended Content Vision and Hearing Loss Prevention Centers of Excellence Vision and Hearing Loss Prevention
Publication Oct 22, 2021 Assessment and Management of Dizziness and Visual Disturbances Following Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury .PDF | 736.31 KB This clinical recommendation provides medical staff with a single, comprehensive reference for the assessment and management of dizziness and visual disturbances following mild TBI/concussion. Dizziness and visual disturbances often present with overlapping symptoms and should prompt a provider to perform a visual and dizziness—or vestibular—assessment. Recommended Content Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence TBI Provider Resources Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence Centers of Excellence
Publication Oct 21, 2021 Improving Relationships after TBI .PDF | 110.05 KB Flier for the Interactive Relationship Building Workshop for Active-Duty Military and Veteran TBI Caregivers and Families: This flier provides information on TBICoE's educational session for caregivers of active-duty service members and veterans who have sustained a TBI. In addition to sharing caregiver resources and current research initiatives, ... Recommended Content Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence TBI Patient and Family Resources TBI Provider Resources Centers of Excellence Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence