LECOM Joins National Program to Improve Veterans' Care

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine announced its commitment to a new White House Joining Forces initiative to meet the urgent health care needs of military service members, veterans and their families.

 

LECOM is among 130 medical schools and research facilities that have committed to improve care for post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury.

 

First Lady Michelle Obama announced the coordinated effort to improve PTSD and TBI care for veterans.

 

The plan involves training medical students and current physicians to better diagnose and treat veterans, new research and clinical trials on PTSD and TBI, and to share best practices with each other.

 

"I'm inspired to see our nation's medical schools step up to address this pressing need for our veterans and military families," Obama said.