Unprecedented International Gathering Seeks Keys to Recovery for Survivors of War-Related Injuries
Tuesday May 3, 3:10 pm ET
Survivors from 37 Countries to Join Experts at May 9-10 Conference
American Servicewomen Amputees from Iraq War to Give Keynote Remarks


WASHINGTON, May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- At a time when amputation rates among U.S. troops in Iraq have almost doubled that of past wars, an unprecedented international conference will explore how to best assist the long-term recovery of victims of war-related injuries.
Approaches to Recovery and Reintegration of Survivors of War-Related Injuries, hosted by the Landmine Survivors Network (LSN) will be held May 9-10 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington, D.C. For the first time ever, survivors from 37 countries will join those from the U.S. for panel discussions and breakout sessions with international leaders in research, prevention, trauma recovery and economic assistance programs for war-injured populations worldwide.

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Melissa Stockwell
Tammy Duckworth
Andrea Lourake