Thousands of veterans return home suffering from invisible wounds that result from brain injury, emotional trauma, or both. More...

As a military veteran, you already know challenges associated with returning to civilian life. But did you know that studies have shown veterans suffer from extreme headaches, commonly known as migraines, at more than double and as much as four times the prevalence of the general population? It’s unfortunate to see that at a rapidly increasing rate, military personnel are experiencing migraines, depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and other illnesses linked to traumatic brain injury. We would like to introduce you to the National Headache Foundation (NHF), a volunteer non-profit organization, and the War Veterans Health Resource Initiative.

The War Veterans Health Resource Initiative provides military personnel with comprehensive information on dealing with migraines and their associated symptoms. Additional resources and details can be found HERE.

Thousands of veterans return home suffering from invisible wounds that result from brain injury, emotional trauma, or both. In fact, 19 percent of soldiers returning from Iraq have migraine and migraine is suspected in another 17 percent! Few people realize that these wounds can disable even the most physically fit and mentally resilient men and women who serve in our armed forces. The NHF wants to do its part in helping them find the treatment and services they need.

The NHF is also encouraging our returning veterans and their healthcare providers to attend a 2011 regional conference to help fight the battle against migraine & headache and traumatic brain injury & posttraumatic stress disorder on Saturday, March 5, 2011 in Augusta, GA. To learn more visit the NHF website HERE or call 1-888-NHF-5552 (M-F, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT).

Patient Event Flyer HERE.

Provider Invitation HERE.

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Military Headache Conference Patient Flyer.pdf	[Patient Event Flyer]	216 Kb
Military Health Care Providers Invitation.pdf	[Provider Invitation]	101 Kb