Should be made public. Ive written to the acting secretary, sloan gibson, urging that he make public those facetoface audits of v. A. Medical facilities not only for connecticut, but for the whole country. Restoring trust and credibility will be achieved only if theres more transparency. Nondisclosure would be a bad way to begin a new era of leadership at the v. A. And full transparency is absolutely vital to help restore trust and confidence which has been so gravely threatened and indeed undermined. Finally, let me say about secretary shinseki, the immediate challenge is not about replacing one person. It is about fixing a system that is desperately wrong. I respect and deeply so secretary shinsekis decision to resign last week after concluding that his continued service would be a distraction from the urgent and necessary overhaul of the veterans administration. I respect even more his dedicated service to our nation. He is a decorated combat veteran who has led into battle many of
Aphasia is an impairment of language that frequently occurs following neurological injury, particularly stroke. Understanding the various types of aphasia, treatment modalities, and the importance of family education and training can empower clinicians in directing treatment.
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month. The center has provided community, communication and life since 2003, and one Midland man is one of their earliest members.
Aphasia, noun apha·sia ə-ˈfā-zh(ē-)ə Medical: loss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a