2023 Veteran Health & Wellness Summit

2023 Veteran Health & Wellness Summit

Join us on Oct 31 at 7:30 AM, to discuss ways to improve the health of veterans, their families, and their underserved populations.

By VA LB HCS, OCHCA, UCI Health, OCVMFC, COASC, SFSC

Date and time

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 · 7:30am - 4:30pm PDT

Location

UCI Student Center

311 West Peltason Drive Irvine, CA 92697

Agenda

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

Registration

Registration - PAC ballroom entry area

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

Resource Fair

Emerald Bay Room

8:00 AM - 8:25 AM

Opening Remarks

Location: PAC Ballroom. Opening remarks from planning committee, housekeeping remarks, and brief welcomes from OCHCA, UCI, and VA Executive Leadership.

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Breakout session 1 – Biology of Sex Orientation, Gender Identity

Location: Doheny Beach A. Biology of sex orientation, gender identity, Dr. Eric Vilain, UCI, Health. This presentation will discuss biological factors influencing the development of sex, sexual orien...

Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Learning Objectives

• Describe biological influences on the development of sex, sexual orientation, and gender. • Describe psychosocial factors influencing sex and gender development. • Describe general clinical approac...

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Breakout Session 2 – Military Sexual Trauma

Location: Doheny Beach BCD. Military Sexual Trauma (MST), Dr. Tammi LaTourette, VA LB HCS. Attendees will gain a greater understanding of MST, its impact on mental /physical health, and common strugg...

Military Sexual Trauma Learning Objectives

• Describe 3 types of MST experiences. • Identify 5 common struggles Veterans experience as a result of MST. • Identify 3 barriers to seeking treatment for MST-related issues. • Identify 3 MST-relate...

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Break

Don't forget to check out the Resource Fair !

10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Breakout session 3 – TBI and PTSD in the Veteran Population

Location: Doheny Beach BCD: TBI and PTSD in the Veteran Population, Dr. Christine Kim ((VA LB HCS) and Dr. Josh Johnson (Axon Neuropsychological Services). There is a high incidence of TBI within the...

TBI and PTSD in the Veteran Population Learning Objectives

• Participants will be able to describe the 3 levels of TBI severity. • Participants will be able to identify overlapping symptoms between TBI and PTSD. • Participants will be able to identify a pote...

10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Breakout session 4 – Gulf War Illness Symptom Chronicity & Treatment Outcomes

Location: Doheny Beach A. Dr. Chatterjee (UCI, Health) will will address understanding of the deployment associated disorders as well as increase understanding of pathology and treatment options.

Gulf War Illness Symptom....Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives: • Participants will describe the causes and systemic exposures in deployment that leads to Gulf War Illness. • Participants will identify the pathological mechanisms of the sympt...

11:45 AM - 12:55 PM

Lunch, Resource Fair, and Whole Health Activities

Lunch, PAC Ballroom; Resource Fair, Emerald Bay; Mindfulness practice with Dr. Michael Franc, Woods Cove A; Virtual Reality Demo, Woods Cove BC; Guitar 4 Vets Demo/jamming session, outside patio ; Pa...

11:45 AM - 12:55 PM

Virtual Reality in Healthcare Settings (VA LB HCS)

Location: Woods Cove BC. Come visit and try out how VA LB HCS is using virtual reality technology to help veterans heal.

VR in Healthcare Settings: Happy Hill Dog Park

Virtual Reality is showing promise in treating both physical and psychological conditions. During this demonstration hour, you can learn more about VR, try out headsets, and see a virtual world that ...

12:00 PM - 12:55 PM

Paws for Purple Hearts

Location: Patio (under wood awning area): Paws for Purple Hearts improves the lives of American’s Warriors facing mobility challenges and trauma-related conditions such as PTSD and TBI by providing t...

12:15 PM - 12:55 PM

Mindfulness Practice with Dr. Michael Franc

Location: Woods Cove A. Feeling stress....take a few mins and let Dr. Franc guide you in a mindfulness practice to relax the body and mind and help reduce your stress.

12:15 PM - 12:55 PM

Guitar4Vets

Location: Outdoor/patio area by stairs. Vets Guitar 4 Vets Demo/jamming session. Guitars for Vets (G4V) is a national501(c)3 non-profit organization which operates more than 100 chapters in over 40 s...

1:00 PM - 1:25 PM

Keynote: Justice Eileen Moore, California Court of Appeal

Our keynote address this year will be from Justice Eileen Moore, California Court of Appeal. Title: Lessons Learned From Vietnam Veterans.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Breakout Session 5 - Intergenerational Trauma within Families

Location: Doheny Beach BCD. Intergenerational Trauma within Families, Dr. Zalta, UCI & Dr. Borelli, UCI. It is well established that children of parents with exposure to trauma and trauma-related psy...

Intergenerational Trauma within Families Learning Objectives

• Describe both biological and psychological processes that may contribute to the intergenerational transmission of trauma. • Identify unique challenges faced by military families. • Describe interve...

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Breakout Session 6- Suicide Prevention: High Risk Populations & Risk Mangement

Location: Doheny Beach A . Suicide Prevention: High Risk Populations and Risk Management Dr. Martinez, VA LB HCS, Robert Stohr, MFT, U.S. Vets, Hanson Vu, LCSW., OCHCA. The Veteran population remans ...

Suicide Prevention.... Learning Objectives

• Identify important considerations for assessing high risk Veteran populations for suicide. • Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts necessary to complete a comprehensive risk assessment and describe...

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Break

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Breakout Session 7 - Emerging Research :Collaboration between UCI and VA LB H

Location: PAC Ballroom. Dr. Cooper (UCI, Health) & Dr. Eissa (VA LB HCS) will moderate discussions on emerging research and projects between UCI and VA LB HCS.

Emerging Research Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to identify and describe 3-4 areas where research in veterans health is progressing. . Participants will be able to identify 3-4 barriers/challenges of engagement with veter...

4:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Closing Remarks/Evaluation

Closing remarks, complete program evaluation, and prizes to give to attendees. Thank you for attending.

CE units update

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the California Medical Association (CMA) through the joint providership of Orange Coun...

About this event

2023 Veteran Health & Wellness Summit

Join us for the 2023 Veteran Health & Wellness Summit on Tuesday, Oct 31 2023 at UCI. This in-person event is designed to provide the latest information on health and wellness for veterans and thier families as well as focus on underserved veteran populations. Attendees will hear from industry experts, participate in interactive workshops, and network with fellow providers. Whether you're looking for CE units (pending) or networking opportunities, this summit has something for everyone. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with others and support our veterans and their families. Register now to secure your spot!

Frequently asked questions

Why do I have to register?

We apologize for the minor inconvenience. We need to track our data and will use this data to improve current and future experience.

Where do I park?

Please park across at the parking structure from UCI Student Center. There will be a parking fee. Please do NOT park at the University Plaza Center (shopping center). That is private property and not part of UCI. Your car may be ticketed and/or towed.

Where do I check in when I arrive?

Please go to the Student Center building and follow signs to the Pacific Ballroom. The check-in desk is located at the front entrance of the Pacific Ballroom. Remember, you must sign in/out to receive CE units.

What if I need to cancel?

Please log-in to this site and cancel your registration. We will be notified immediately. Your space will be given to the next available person on our wait-list.

What about lunch?

A complimentary lunch (with meat and vegetarian dishes options) will be provided to registered attendees. We will also have coffee, tea , and light refreshments in the morning and at breaks.

What if I need hearing, visual or physical accommodations?

Please contact the event coordinators ASAP: Juliet Hung, Ph.D., ABPP-CL: Juliet.Hung@va.gov or Jeffery Pagano : paganoj@uci.edu

Are there CE units?

CME and CE credits have been approved for the this conference. The total number of available credits to be determined. Please note that you must attend the entire conference to receive CEU. No partial CEU are provided.

Organized by

VA LB HCS, OCHCA, UCI Health, OCVMFC, COASC, SFSC
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