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Friday, June 27, 2008
8:38 AM
posted by Aric Thorpe, MHR
The Pipeline: One Soldier’s Trip Through the Military’s Medical Megaride
This past Thursday area ministers, chaplains and other church professionals gathered to hear area author and former Brookhaven case manager Michael Mason present about systems of care for those who suffer traumatic brain injury through engagement in the Iraq war. The presentation, which Michael entitled “The Pipeline: One Soldier’s Trip Through the Military’s Medical Megaride,” gave participates a heart wrenching look into the lives of individuals injured in the Iraq war, which was intended to bring attention to issues surrounding the quality of systems of care for brain injured individuals both stateside and in Iraq’s national health care system. The seminar proved to be a success as Michael received numerous requests to bring his talk to venues at area churches.
Click here to view our sister site’s podcast archive wherein I interview Mike about his new book “Headcases: Stories of Brain Injury and Its Aftermath”
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Stephen Harnish, MD is the Medical Director of Brookhaven Hospital. He is board certified in psychiatry, and is a graduate of Dartmouth Medical School. Dr. Harnish is a member of the American Psychiatric Association and is well known in Oklahoma for his informative radio and television appearances.
Rev Robert Wester, MDIV MA is
Senior Chaplain at Brookhaven Hospital and the RENEWAL programs. Chaplain
Wester conducts daily devotional services and offers pastoral counseling
to clients in the RENEWAL program.
Aric Thorpe, MHR, is Brookhaven Hospital's
Pastoral Liaison Representative. He conducts the quarterly Minister's
Lifeline series and provides mental health information to pastors
and clergy.
Sarah McGee, BA, serves as the Community
Education Provider for Brookhaven Hospital. She provides information
on mental health and drug and alcohol treatment to healthcare professionals
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