On this week’s episode of Minnesota Military Radio, we visit the Minneapolis VA Spinal Cord Injury and Disorder Center (SCI/D) to learn about the lifelong rehabilitation and comprehensive care available to Veterans, then discuss the vaccinations that can help keep them healthy this season.
Guests:
- Dr. Kerri Chung – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician and Assistant Spinal Cord Injury and Disorder Chief, Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Jennifer Irish – Clinical Psychologist, Minneapolis VA Spinal Cord Injury and Disorder Center
- Brandon Hicks – Occupational Therapist, Minneapolis VA Spinal Cord Injury and Disorder Center
- Megan Daman – Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Program Manager, Minneapolis VA Health Care System
The Minneapolis VA SCI/D Center is one of approximately 25 national hubs in the VA system. It supports Veterans with both traumatic injuries and non-traumatic conditions such as MS or ALS through an interdisciplinary team and a Midwest hub-and-spoke network. Listeners will hear how the team helps Veterans adjust, set goals at their own pace, and build independence, along with details on specialized equipment, peer mentoring, family training, and the difference between inpatient and outpatient care. A new video that walks through the inpatient experience is available on the Minneapolis VA YouTube channel and Facebook page.
Megan Daman also shares practical guidance on this season’s vaccinations, including flu shot walk-in clinics on Thursdays, October 22, October 29, and November 5, from 1 pm – 3 pm at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center and all Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), plus information on the COVID-19, shingles, and pneumococcal vaccines.
Click here for more information about the Minneapolis VA Medical Center & CBOCs Flu Shot Clinic
Tune in to hear the full conversation about the care and resources available to Veterans.
