AAPM&R and the PM&R Care of America’s Wounded Warriors

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In September 2007, AAPM&R unveiled a major national initiative with the Veterans Administration (VA) to make providers aware of rehabilitation resources that are available in the civilian sector. Following discussions with VA officials, the Academy is leading a partnership with VA and Community Based Health Care Organizations (CBHCO) to identify experts (physiatrists) in various communities across the country to help care for injured service members as they re-integrate into their communities. The Academy’s State PM&R Society Presidents will serve as points of contact with VA medical directors and staff.

Academy members who would like to get involved with this initiative should contact their State Society President and indicate what they can offer. This will help to centralize the process and provide state societies with the information that will be needed by the VA and the DoD.

For more information, Academy members can also contact Suzanne Butler at (847) 737-6000 or e-mail sbutler@aapmr.org for assistance.

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