/tags/traumatic-brain-injury-tbi Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) en-US Copyright »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ·/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:00:00 GMT /news/2019-12-16/colorado-schools-dont-have-to-track-sports-concussions-but-we-found-6-039-cases Kelli Jantz lost her son, Jake Snakenberg, during a high school football game. She will never forget his last moments on the field."He lined up," Jantz… Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:00:00 GMT /news/2019-12-16/colorado-schools-dont-have-to-track-sports-concussions-but-we-found-6-039-cases Michael de Yoanna /npr-news/2019-02-03/poor-students-more-likely-to-play-football-despite-brain-injury-concerns Many wealthy families have chosen not to have their children play football, but for lower-income students, football is still seen as a ticket to a better education. Sun, 03 Feb 2019 21:53:00 GMT /npr-news/2019-02-03/poor-students-more-likely-to-play-football-despite-brain-injury-concerns Michel Martin, Amanda Morris /2015-11-04/lawmakers-call-for-army-to-investigate-misconduct-discharges-of-service-members Citing reports by NPR and Colorado Public Radio, 12 senators want the Army to investigate the discharges of tens of thousands of troops with mental health disorders. Wed, 04 Nov 2015 23:28:00 GMT /2015-11-04/lawmakers-call-for-army-to-investigate-misconduct-discharges-of-service-members Alicia Cypress /2015-10-28/missed-treatment-soldiers-with-mental-health-issues-dismissed-for-misconduct The Army has "separated" more than 22,000 soldiers for "misconduct" since 2009 — often without benefits — after they returned from war with mental health problems or brain injuries. Wed, 28 Oct 2015 19:53:00 GMT /2015-10-28/missed-treatment-soldiers-with-mental-health-issues-dismissed-for-misconduct Daniel Zwerdling, Michael de Yoanna, Michael De Yoanna, Colorado Public Radio /2014-05-24/after-serving-in-iraq-and-afghanistan-a-new-mission-healing Jon Meadows received multiple injuries during his deployments, including a traumatic brain injury. Now, with the help of his wife, Melissa, he's focusing on recovery. Sat, 24 May 2014 11:47:00 GMT /2014-05-24/after-serving-in-iraq-and-afghanistan-a-new-mission-healing NPR Staff /npr-news/2013-12-09/other-than-honorable-discharge-burdens-like-a-scarlet-letter Since 2001, more than 100,000 troops have left the military with an other-than-honorable discharge. The "bad paper" puts benefits and medical care out of reach, even for those who served in combat. Which raises a simple question: What does America owe those who serve? Mon, 09 Dec 2013 11:00:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-12-09/other-than-honorable-discharge-burdens-like-a-scarlet-letter Quil Lawrence, Marisa Peñaloza /politics/2013-11-07/bennet-bill-would-study-other-than-honorable-discharges Last spring, the Colorado Springs Gazette investigated the connection between war wounds, military misconduct and other-than-honorable or bad conduct… Thu, 07 Nov 2013 23:32:16 GMT /politics/2013-11-07/bennet-bill-would-study-other-than-honorable-discharges Grace Hood /npr-news/2013-06-27/how-head-injuries-seem-to-affect-the-risk-for-stroke Scientists were surprised to find that people who have had a concussion or other traumatic brain injury are more likely to have a stroke in the next few years. That's particularly true for people under age 50. But scientists don't know for sure if the brain injuries are the cause of the strokes. Thu, 27 Jun 2013 19:51:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-06-27/how-head-injuries-seem-to-affect-the-risk-for-stroke Nancy Shute /national/2013-05-21/gazette-excerpt-injured-in-iraq-jailed-at-home When wounded combat veterans lash out, the Army struggles to respond justly.Locked Away: Army Struggles With Wounded SoldiersSgt. Paul Sasse arrived at… Tue, 21 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT /national/2013-05-21/gazette-excerpt-injured-in-iraq-jailed-at-home Dave Philipps /national/2013-05-20/gazette-excerpt-no-break-for-the-wounded Modern medicine saved Sgt. Jerrald Jensen when he was injured in combat. Decades-old disciplinary rules awaited when he returned home.Left Behind: No… Mon, 20 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT /national/2013-05-20/gazette-excerpt-no-break-for-the-wounded Dave Philipps