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The Living Ledger of Military, Veteran Life & Leadership


The Heart Behind the Helpers: Dr. Ledetra Bridges and the Mission to Support Those Who Care
Summary Dr. Ledetra Bridges, Program Manager of the Caregiver Support Program at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, brings personal experience and professional expertise to leading a program that serves the often-invisible heroes in veterans’ lives: their caregivers. With a doctorate in public health from Jackson State University and master’s and bachelor’s degrees in social work, she has dedicated her career to helping others after witnessing her mother care for her gran
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