KCBS, in partnership with UCSF Health presents, As Prescribed, a weekly conversation with leading medical experts from UCSF Medical center and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals. 

2.5 million Americans suffer traumatic brain injuries every year. They can cause death or major disability but no matter the severity, the care a person receives in the first six months after the injury is critical. 

As part of its Neurorecovery clinic, UCSF Health has recently launched a post-acute traumatic brain injury program to support patients during this most important period.     

For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart spoke with Dr. Cathra Halabi, Neurologist and Director of the Neurorecovery Clinic at UCSF Health.