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Haley Brain Wellness Program

Our mission is to provide barrier free comprehensive & transformative care to Veterans and First Responders.

12/29/2025

219 lives changed. As of this month, 219 veterans and first responders have completed our three-week intensive outpatient program.

We are proud of our alumni today, tomorrow, and always. Your stories are why we do what we do. Thank you for the privilege of being part of your journeys.

12/25/2025

Season's greetings from the Haley Brain Wellness Program!

12/22/2025

Join us in celebrating the fourth anniversary of the Haley Brain Wellness Program! It is our honor and privilege to serve veterans and first responders navigating the challenges of brain injury, and we look forward to continuing this work in the year ahead. Thank you to all of our team members, participants, and supporters for your steadfast partnership in pursuing this mission – we could not do it without you!

12/18/2025

After a traumatic brain injury (TBI), how does alcohol affect the brain? Take our quiz to find out!

Answer: Even small amounts of alcohol can worsen headaches, memory problems, balance issues, sleep disruption, and emotional regulation, and may interfere with the brain’s natural healing processes.

Alcohol is sometimes used to cope with stress or sleep difficulties — so, understanding its impact on the injured brain is an important step toward long-term recovery and brain health.

12/15/2025

Managing Stress & TBI Symptoms During the Holidays 🧠🎄

The holidays can bring joy — and added stress. Changes in routine, busy schedules, social gatherings, and sensory overload can sometimes worsen symptoms like headaches, fatigue, irritability, or difficulty concentrating.

Practicing these simple strategies can help reduce stress during this busy season.

The holidays don’t have to be “all or nothing.” Small adjustments can make the season safer, calmer, and more manageable for your mind and brain. We wish you warmth and wellness this holiday season!

12/11/2025

Train your brain! Do you know the order of steps in memory formation? 🤔

Memory starts with attention — if your brain is distracted, stressed, or fatigued, information may never fully register. Next comes encoding, where the brain organizes new information, followed by storage. Retrieval is accessing that information later.

This is why stress, poor sleep, TBI, or PTSD can be experienced as a “memory problem,” even when memory itself isn’t permanently damaged. Supporting attention and reducing overload are key parts of improving everyday memory function – and a key part of the cognitive therapy patients receive at the Haley Brain Wellness Program.

12/08/2025

The holiday season is full of joy, but it can also bring unexpected hazards. ⚡

To prevent brain injuries and other accidents:

🪜 Use a sturdy ladder and have a spotter when hanging lights or decorations—falls are a leading cause of holiday-related injuries.

🛑 Keep walkways and stairs clear to prevent slips and trips.

☁️ Check the weather forecast before leaving home or going out on the water.

💡 Take extra care with cords and wires to avoid tripping hazards around your home.

Let’s make safety a part of the celebration! Wishing everyone a healthy and happy holiday season. ❄️ 🧠 ☃️

12/04/2025

What an amazing turnout for the UF Health Jacksonville 11th Annual Tony's Turkey Trot! Among the 5,000+ runners, walkers, and supporters showing up to promote brain injury awareness were our Executive Director Steve Papas and our Veteran Outreach Coordinator, Ron Hasty.

Many thanks to all who came out — your support means the world to us.

We hope to see you all again next Thanksgiving! 🏃‍♂️🦃🧠

12/01/2025

This Giving Tuesday, we’re prouder than ever to continue our commitment to providing comprehensive, barrier-free care to Veterans and First Responders facing the challenges of traumatic brain injury.

Through our interdisciplinary and individualized approach, we enhance the physical health and overall wellness of those we serve. Join us in supporting those who’ve given so much by helping us deliver life-changing care.

If you are interested in supporting the Brain Wellness Program, please visit the link below:
https://www.uff.ufl.edu/giving-opportunities/024757-uf-health-jacksonville-leon-l-haley-jr-md-brain-wellness-program/

Thank you all for your support!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from our families to yours! It is an honor and a privilege to care for our community's veterans and first responders, and we couldn't do it without the dedication and collaboration of our staff, supporters, and program alumni. Wishing everyone a restful and restorative day, and hope to see you at the UF Health Jacksonville Turkey Trot!

11/24/2025

As we head into Thanksgiving week, now is the perfect time to remember that gratitude is more than a feeling — practiced intentionally, it can be a powerful component of your brain health toolkit. 🧠🍁

Regularly practicing gratitude can support emotional regulation, improve sleep, reduce stress, and strengthen resilience — all of which are particularly important for individuals recovering from PTSD, brain injury, or chronic stress.

Here are a few simple, science-backed ways to build gratitude into your weekly routine:

📝 1. Keep a 2-minute gratitude list.
Write down 2–3 things you’re grateful for each day. Little things count — a good cup of coffee, a moment of calm, a supportive coworker

🎯 2. Practice “gratitude spotting”.
Challenge yourself to notice moments of safety, connection, or progress throughout the day. This gently trains the brain to shift attention away from threat mode.

👥 3. Tell someone they made a difference.
Expressing gratitude to another person activates brain networks tied to social bonding and lowers stress for both people.

Gratitude doesn’t erase challenges, but it can help the brain create space for hope, connection, and healing. What are you grateful for today?

Wishing you a safe and restorative Thanksgiving week 🍂

11/19/2025

Many thanks to the 140+ attendees, speakers, and community members who made the Brain Health Summit a huge success! From the keynote speech by Congressman Aaron Beam to powerful panel discussions and representation by UF Health Jacksonville leadership, Patrick Green and Dean Edwards, we feel more motivated than ever to shine a light of hope and healing for the invisible wounds faced by many veterans in our community and across the country.

Did you attend the Brain Health Summit? Let us know your thoughts!

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1833 Boulevard POB, 3rd Floor
Jacksonville, FL
32206

Website

https://ufhealthjax.org/brain-wellness

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