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Murphy bill would provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy for veterans who have PTSD or a TBI

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A North Carolina doctor and congressman has introduced a bipartisan bill that would establish a pilot program to treat veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injuries who haven’t been helped by more traditional methods.

Congressman Greg Murphy’s Veterans’ National Traumatic Injury Treatment Act would establish a pilot program at the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy for veterans who have PTSD or a TBI.

Murphy says the conditions are far more prevalent among the veteran community than most understand, and studies show hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a promising treatment that offers a lifeline to veterans who haven’t had success with other treatments.

He added that 17 or more veterans die from suicide each day, and PTSD or TBI are often contributing factors.

Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.