Nevada Newsmakers

Host: Sam Shad
Co-Host: Ray Hagar, Reno Gazette Journal

Guests:
VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System: Alicia Adams, R.N., M.N., CEN, OEF/OIF Program Manager and Kathleen Roehr, R.N., M.S., CNAA, FACHE, Acting Associate Chief of Staff for Ambulatory Care Service
Pundits:
Dick Gammick, Washoe County District Attorney
Sean McGuinness, Lewis and Roca
Ernie Adler, Former State Senator


"I believe that we are just at the tip of the iceberg with the mental health issues that are coming out of and also the traumatic brain injuries so long term, yes, we’re going to be dealing with this for a while. "

- Alicia Adams RN. VA Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom Program Manager. Commenting on the VA’s understanding that the medical needs of the veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan could last for the next 50 years