Toxic Exposure

Have you been exposed to toxic substances and have been experiencing symptoms that impact your cognitive or overall functioning? Our office completes full neuropsychological evaluations to determine your functioning since being exposed as well as therapy services. We also provide intervention services, like Cogmed, to help you on your path to healing.

Dr. DuWors and his team have worked with individuals who have been exposed to toxins for years, especially with victims from the Red Hill Toxic Exposure leak.

Red Hill Toxic Exposure

What is the Red Hill Toxic Exposure?

For many years, underground storage tanks at the Red Hill Fuel Storage Facility in Oahu, HI began leaking harmful substances into the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam water distribution system. This water system serves over 9,000 individuals, both civilians and military households.

The substances that were in the underground storage tanks include: Jet Fuel, JP5, JP7, Kerosene, Benzene (carcinogenic), DDT, and gasoline. A report that was released in 2022 stated that the U.S. Navy was negligent in the fuel tanks maintenance which contributed to the leaks. These leaks could have been preventable. The Navy has started to defuel some pipelines. There is a proposal to have these tanks closed by 2027.

These tanks only had one wall of metal between these substances and the surrounding outside environment. Many people who utilized this water system that the toxins leaked into experienced many side effects, some of which include:

  • Impaired Executive-Functioning

  • Difficulties with planning and organizational skills

  • Impulsivity

  • Difficulties in Working Memory functioning

  • Impaired functioning in Short-Term Memory

  • Impaired Balance

To learn more click the links below:

Click HERE to learn more about the 2022 report.

Click HERE to learn more about the tank closure proposal.

Click HERE to learn more about the leak and available resources.

How Dr. DuWors & His Team Are Helping

Dr. DuWors and his team offer several services to help those who have been exposed to toxins, especially those who are victims of the Red Hill Toxic Exposure. See below for available services and interventions we provide:

  • Our office provides full comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations to determine your functioning since being exposed to toxins. Our evaluations can be completed in person and remotely for your convenience.

    The evaluations take several hours and measures your overall cognitive functioning, such as: memory, language abilities, processing speed and abilities, mood, and more. There will also be several questionnaires for you to complete as part of the evaluation.

    Dr. DuWors will interpret your scores from the evaluation, create a detailed report, and provide evidence-based treatment recommendations.

  • Cogmed is an evidenced-based digital intervention program that is designed to enhance your working memory skills.

    Working memory is a common symptom among individuals who have been exposed to toxins. It is responsible for retaining and processing information.

    Cogmed can be done completely from the comfort of your own home! Our office can provide you with information about getting started with Cogmed and create your account. Once your account is created, we will share your account information with you and can see your progress throughout the training.

    To learn more about Cogmed click HERE.