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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This week on Minnesota Military Radio, we sit down with the Commander and First Sergeant of the 34th Military Police Company (Stillwater, MN) as the unit prepares to deploy in early January 2026 to the U.S. Central Comma…
Disabled Veteran Hunt and Tribal Veteran Service Officer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This week, we meet members of the Sons of the American Legion Detachment of Minnesota to hear about their annual disabled veterans deer hunt and fall turkey hunt held at Legionville, plus we sit down with a Tribal Vetera…
Minneapolis VA Patient Advocacy Team [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This week, we meet members of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System’s Patient Advocate Team and learn that the Patient Advocacy Program is for all Veterans and their families who receive care at VA health care facilities…
ESGR and Support the Troops MN [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This week, discover how the Minnesota Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) bridges the gap between military service and civilian workplaces, ensuring Guard and Reserve members keep their jobs while serving ou…