Myself and my Marine pal David Powell, the author of, “My Tour in Hell,” were presenters at one of these workshops. The VA in Tucson does a spectacular job with these highly informative and helpful seminars. I wish one family member of every combat veterans family could attend.

MEDIA ADVISORY
Oct. 20, 2010

WHAT: *Working with Arizona Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families:  A workshop designed to share practical information about military culture and the needs and concerns of service members, veterans and military families. Topics include post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain Injury and the impact on individuals and their families. *Please view attachment for full description and agenda.

WHEN: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Friday , Nov. 5, 2010

WHERE: Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System
R. E. Lindsey Jr. Auditorium
3601 S. 6th Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85723

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Behavioral health providers, social workers, educators, first responders, primary care providers, and other allied health and social service providers who may provide services to service members, veterans, and military families.

For more information and to register, go to www.gvahec.org <http://www.gvahec.org> .

This program is being offered by The Greater Valley Area Health Education Center (GVAHEC) in partnership with the South East Arizona Area Health Education Center (SEAHEC), Arizona Coalition for Military Families (ACMF), and Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System.

Media Contact:
Ellen Owens-Summo
Greater Valley Area Health Education Center
480-288-8260 ext. 103
esummo@gvahec.org