2 new initiatives for US veterans' care coming to Colorado
DENVER (AP) — Two civilian initiatives are coming to Colorado to help veterans and their families deal with traumatic brain injuries, post-traumatic stress and other problems, the University of Colorado said Friday.
A five-year, $38 million gift from the Marcus Foundation will create the Marcus Institute for Brain Health at the university's Anschutz Medical Campus in the Denver suburb of Aurora, helping veterans manage the lingering effects of service-related concussions.
The university also announced it will work with the Cohen Veterans Network to establish a mental health clinic for Denver-area veterans and their families.
"The idea would be to blend very advanced, very high-tech medical care with complementary and alternative medical methods such as acupuncture and breathing techniques and relaxation and therapeutic massage, a whole variety of things that we've found useful," he said.
The center treats active-duty servicemen and women with traumatic brain injuries and psychological health conditions.