Spotlighting the Poly Trauma Center of Excellence: Lifeline for Minnesota Veterans

Spotlighting the Poly Trauma Center of Excellence: Lifeline for Minnesota Veterans

Author: Minnesota Military Radio February 21, 2026 Duration: 0:00
This week, host Retired Command Sergeant Major Doug Wortham spotlights the incredible work of the Poly Trauma Center of Excellence at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. For veterans and service members facing complex, life-changing injuries—often involving traumatic brain injury (TBI) combined with other physical and emotional trauma—this center provides a full continuum of specialized […] The post Spotlighting the Poly Trauma Center of Excellence: Lifeline for Minnesota Veterans appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

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