MERIDIAN, Idaho — September is Suicide Prevention Month, highlighting a troubling reality: veterans and first responders face significantly higher rates of suicide and mental health challenges compared to the general population.
One local clinic in Meridian is stepping up to support those who serve our communities by offering free brain scans throughout the month.
"Yellow on the temporal lobes, that's indicative of head trauma," said Chad Woolner, a Doctor of Chiropractic at Align Integrated Medical Clinic in Meridian, while examining a scan.
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