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Join the Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Science's M. Foscue Brock Institute and Physicians Assistant Program, in partnership with Virginia Veteran and Family Support for our annual Military Cultural Competency and Transition Awareness training! This event is Monday, February 10, 2025 from 1pm-2:50pm.

This activity is intended to assist students, residents, community partners and medical/behavioral health providers in better understanding, communicating and effectively interacting with military members, veterans and their families.

1. Describe the military organizational structure, rank, branches of service, core values and demographics.
2. Identify differences between the active duty, reserve components and National Guard.
3. Identify characteristics of military transitions from active duty, deployment and reintegration to civilian life and the challenges that arise.
4. Identify best practices to enhance behavioral health, treatment options and resources for military service members, veterans, family, and caregivers.
5. Discuss the prevalence and characteristics of suicide among military service members and veterans.

Featured Speaker: Deidre Bryant, M.S., CSAC, CSOTP, East Regional Director, Virginia Veteran and Family Support

In-person:
Waitzer Hall, Room 300
735 Fairfax Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23507

Virtual:
Zoom platform - link will be sent to registrants closer to event

Registration: https://2025-MCC.eventbrite.com