Caucus Overview

The Veterans' Caucus (previously named the Vietnam Caucus, Est. 1990) was established to focus on the continued health effects of the Vietnam war and its impact on veterans and their families. Now, the Veteran's Caucus is proud to invite all veterans, active duty members of the military, their families, and any civilians affected war and Global Conflict. The Caucus also works diligently with APHA to help shape public policy in support of research and health care for veterans.

Chair, Chair-Elect: Jenevieve Peecher

Program Chairs: Linda Williams & Andrew Michalik

Caucus Collaborative Representatives: Linda Williams & Andrew Michalik

Immediate Past Chair: Arnold Schecter

Governing Council Representative: Glen Mims

Secretary: Linda Williams

Treasurer: Rebecca Mims

Abstract Submission

The Veterans Caucus invites abstracts that advance these objectives and encompass our mission. We are particularly interested in abstracts that advance the understanding of the continued health effects of war, including but not limited to the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, the Iraq War and other global conflicts; we also invite abstracts that focus on said impact not just on veterans, but also active duty military personnel and civilians affected by war and conflict.

Topics include:

• Access to care barriers in relation to social and ethical challenges
  
• Emerging threats to community and individual health of veterans and their respective families, active duty military and civilians affected by war
  
• Examining community-based approaches to addressing trauma, mental health, and violence prevention for veterans, active duty military and civilians affected by war
  
• Improving equity in health care delivery to veterans, active duty military and civilians affected by war
  
• Novel methods for treatment and resolution of health issues particular to veterans, active duty military and civilians affected by war
  
• Rebuilding the trust of veterans, military, and civilians affected by war in their public health organizations and other health care institutions
  
• Other issues and ensuing programs or proposals that help support and shape public policy as well as research on veteran health care and the health care of active duty military and civilians affected by war
  

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Program Planner Contact Information:

Jenevieve Peecher,
veterans.caucus.apha@gmail.com


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Andrew Michalik,
andrewmichalik1@gmail.com