Military and Veterans Health Research Forum 2014: From Science to Service

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November 26, 2014 - Ottawa, Department of National Defence

The Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF) were pleased to participate in the Military and Veterans Health Research Forum in Toronto, Ontario this week, highlighting the valuable relationship among DND/CAF, Veterans Affairs Canada, and over 30 universities across Canada through the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR). The Government of Canada was also proud to announce a contract of $11.25M through Public Works and Government Services Canada for the provision of military and veteran health research services over the next five years.

During the forum’s three days, researchers from Canadian Forces Health Services, the Directorate General of Military Personnel Research and Analysis, and Defence Research and Development Canada, presented various bodies of work within their respective fields.

Quick Facts

CIMVHR directs research efforts in areas that support critical research on the protection, health and well-being of Canadian military personnel, Veterans, and their families.
The themes for the Military and Veteran’s Health Research Forum included:
Mental health research and rehabilitation in serving military personnel, veterans and families, to include suicide research and social health and well-being;
Health technologies relevant to military service, working in austere environments and use of distance medicine, such as hand-held devices or robots;
Transition from military to civilian life;
Occupational Health research, including exposure and standards of care; and
Gender differences in health.
With a population of 68,000 Regular Force and 27,000 Primary Reserve Force members, and over 700,000 veterans, the military community faces unique risks, exposures and experiences that demand new standards of protection, prevention and care for the ill and injured.
CIMVHR engages existing academic research resources from over 30 Canadian universities and acts as a conduit between the academic community, government organizations, industry and similar international organizations.
The research institute addresses health and well-being issues over the life-course of individuals and families of those who serve and have served, as related to occupational exposures, experiences and environment.

Quotes

“The health of our Canadian Armed Forces members continues to be a priority for the Government of Canada. Research in the field of military health is of utmost importance when it comes to assessing and improving the care and support we provide to the men and women who serve, to those who have served, and to their families.”
The Honourable Rob Nicholson P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls
Minister of National Defence

“The growing relationship we have with the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research demonstrates one of the ways we analyze, discuss and address the health and support needs of Canadian Armed Forces members and Veterans. By supporting and participating in these annual scientific forums, we strengthen our existing care and support programs and build for our future.”
General Tom Lawson
Chief of the Defence Staff

“The current and future health needs of the men and women in uniform depend on leading scientific research in the military and Veteran health field. Continued collaboration between all stakeholders in this area is of benefit to military members, to Veterans, and to families, but also to all Canadians.”
Lieutenant-General David Millar
Chief of Military Personnel

“Partnerships between the leading research, science and technology minds within government and academia, as well as other sectors, strengthens the knowledge available to us all and builds greater capacity for improved treatment solutions and care of Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans, and their families.”
Dr. Marc Fortin
Assistant Deputy Minister (Science and Technology)

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Canadian Institute for Military & Veteran Health Research

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