Assessment are tailored to the Veteran’s needs, based on information gathered during the intake process. These evaluations may include lab work, a brain MRI and orthopaedic X-rays, balance/hearing tests, and psychiatric, speech/language or nutrition assessments.

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Learn more: What to Expect: Three-Day Evaluation

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Family members are welcome to join during the last week of a patient's stay during the IOP to participate in programs and learn skills that can help you navigate life at home and in your community.

To refer a Veteran or other patient, please submit the inquiry form with your contact information, as well as basic information about the patient’s military status and injury. (Please note, this inquiry form is completely confidential and follows all HIPAA compliance protocols.)

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Once you submit the form, a Clinical Patient Navigator will follow up with you to collect more information.

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You can also reach us by e-mail (tbicare@tulane.edu) or call (504) 988-5195

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During the three-week IOP, patients follow the schedule of treatment and therapies outlined in the care plan they created during the three-day evaluation.

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A Veteran’s care plan may include:

• Animal-assisted therapy* (U.S. Veterans Service Dogs)
• Art therapy* (Whole Village Art)
• Audiology/Vestibular services
• Behavioral health
• Cognitive rehabilitation
• Cooking/Nutrition/Dietary counseling (Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine)
• Individual, family & group counseling/education
• Integrative psychiatry
• Mind-body medicine
• Music therapy* (Loyola University)
• Neurology
• Neuropsychology
• Occupational therapy
• Physical therapy
• Speech/Language therapy
• Veterans relations
• Yoga therapy* (LoveYourBrain Foundation)
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* These programs are funded through a generous gift from ThePriddy Family Foundation

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To learn more about upcoming volunteer opportunities, contact Bonnie McCollough, Director of External Relations.
Email: bmccollo@tulane.edu 
Phone: (504) 988-8481

Yes. To refer a Veteran to our program, please submit the inquiry form with your contact information, as well as basic information about the Veteran's military status and injury. (Please note, this inquiry form is completely confidential and follows all HIPAA compliance protocols.)

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Once you submit the form, a Clinical Patient Navigator will follow up with you to collect more information.

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You can also reach us by e-mail (tbicare@tulane.edu) or call (504) 988-5195.

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