Iraq Vet’s Wife Fuels His Recovery From Brain Injury
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Roxana Delgado became a caregiver when her husband, Army Sgt. 1st Class Victor Medina, suffered a traumatic brain injury in Iraq during his third deployment. After 10 years in recovery, he has achieved a remarkable level of independence, and together they started the TBI Warrior Foundation to help others with traumatic brain injuries. Delgado is also a health scientist and an Elizabeth Dole Foundation fellow.
Roxana Delgado became a caregiver when her husband, Army Sgt. 1st Class Victor Medina, suffered a traumatic brain injury in Iraq during his third deployment. After 10 years in recovery, he has achieved a remarkable level of independence, and together they started the TBI Warrior Foundation to help others with traumatic brain injuries. Delgado is also a health scientist and an Elizabeth Dole Foundation fellow.
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