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Beta Testers Wanted: New PPHE Module for Animal Shelter Professionals (in collaboration with Open Door)

Posted By T' Fisher 12-18-2025 11:19 AM
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Beta Testers Wanted: New PPHE Module for Animal Shelter Professionals (in collaboration with Open Door School) PPHE, in collaboration with Open Door School, is inviting animal shelter and animal welfare professionals to participate in beta testing for our upcoming learning module: Biases and Inclusion ...

The Cat Conference 2026 - The Community Cats Podcast

Posted By T' Fisher 12-16-2025 07:58 AM
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Each year, the global Community Cats Podcast community comes together for this unique virtual event—no travel required! Take part in two days filled with cat-centric content, speakers from a wide variety of animal welfare roles share their perspectives on the field, providing valuable insights to ...

RE: Community Cat Conference January 24-25, 2026

Posted By T' Fisher 12-16-2025 07:51 AM
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Thank you @Claire Schuch! I will p[ost this in our events page as well. Hope to see everyone there! ------------------------------ T' Fisher, Director of Operations Program for Pet Health Equity ------------------------------

RE: National Flu Vaccination Week

Posted By T' Fisher 12-09-2025 05:57 AM
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Thank you for the timely reminder. Annual flu vaccination is an important preventive measure that protects not only individual health but also the well-being of our entire pet-inclusive families. When people stay healthy, they are better able to care for their pets, maintain stable routines, and avoid ...

RE: Survey for TNR Cat Trapper Research

Posted By T' Fisher 12-05-2025 07:29 AM
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Thanks @Anja Shull! Have you sent this to Feral Feline Friends of East TN and all the other caretakers CAIT ( @Jaime Norris) works with? @Julie Levy and @Kate Hurley, would you please pass this along to your army of Feline Friends across the country? I will post this to our AAWA members ...

RE: Promoting an Inclusive Society

Posted By T' Fisher 12-05-2025 07:09 AM
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Thanks @Kaitlyn Davis! Thank you for this powerful reflection and for connecting World AIDS Day and International Day of Persons with Disabilities through the lens of inclusion and health equity. Your point about how stigma - rather than the conditions themselves - drives so many disparities is such ...

RE: It's Holiday Season Pet Safety Awareness Month!

Posted By T' Fisher 12-05-2025 06:26 AM
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A "pet-only zone"! I love that and will use it!! Thanks Dr @Tyrone Pierce! ------------------------------ T' Fisher, Director of Operations Program for Pet Health Equity ------------------------------

RE: Keeping Pets Safe During Thanksgiving - A One Health Reminder for the Whole Family

Posted By T' Fisher 12-05-2025 06:22 AM
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Thanks Dr Pierce! We had a dog, Cocoa, that ended up with Pancreatitis because Aunt Nicole thought it was cute he would eat the ham she brought out of her hand. She did it behind our backs because she knew he did not get any "people food". Needless to say after he spent a couple of days in the hospital, ...

RE: THANK YOU Public Health Heroes!

Posted By T' Fisher 11-24-2025 01:48 PM
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Thank you for sharing this @Kaitlyn Davis -and for shining a light on the people who make public health work possible. The commitment and creativity of this community inspire us every day. Our team at the Program for Pet Health Equity is grateful to stand alongside so many dedicated colleagues. And ...

Keeping Pets Safe During Thanksgiving - A One Health Reminder for the Whole Family

Posted By T' Fisher 11-24-2025 06:12 AM
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As we prepare for Thanksgiving gatherings, it's a good time to remember that celebrations can bring hidden risks for our pets. Keeping them safe isn't just good care-it's an essential part of supporting the health and well-being of the whole family. That's the heart of One Health. A few quick ...

RE: Reminder - Doors Wide Open Webinar Tomorrow 11/18/25 - 12:00pm to 12:30pm Pacific Time - Social Work Guidelines for Animal Welfare Settings

Posted By T' Fisher 11-21-2025 06:12 AM
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Thanks @Alison Gibson! ------------------------------ T' Fisher, Director of Operations Program for Pet Health Equity ------------------------------

RE: What owning a cat does to your brain (and theirs)

Posted By T' Fisher 11-21-2025 05:36 AM
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Great question @Rachel Ide! @Julie Levy, do you know of any such research? ------------------------------ T' Fisher, Director of Operations Program for Pet Health Equity ------------------------------

What owning a cat does to your brain (and theirs)

Posted By T' Fisher 11-19-2025 08:59 AM
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Hey everyone - I came across this fascinating article from The Conversation that dives into how living with a cat impacts not just us, but also our feline friends, from a neurological perspective. It's a great example of a One Health idea in action, showing the deep, bidirectional effects of our shared ...

RE: Reminder - Doors Wide Open Webinar Tomorrow 11/18/25 - 12:00pm to 12:30pm Pacific Time - Social Work Guidelines for Animal Welfare Settings

Posted By T' Fisher 11-19-2025 05:35 AM
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Yes @Gayle Bair, @Alison Gibson will let us know as soon as it is posted on Maddie's Pet Forum. :-) ------------------------------ T' Fisher, Director of Operations Program for Pet Health Equity ------------------------------

RE: Our Shared Responsibility: Antibiotics, Pets, and Community Health

Posted By T' Fisher 11-18-2025 01:24 PM
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Thank you Dr @Michael Blackwell for sharing this important reminder as we begin U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week. AMR truly is a One Health challenge, and I appreciate how clearly this message highlights the connections across human health, animal health, and the environment. The points about responsible ...

RE: Nov 18 - World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation

Posted By T' Fisher 11-18-2025 08:00 AM
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This day is a reminder that protecting children is everyone's responsibility - across human health, animal health, community services, and every part of society. A One Health approach strengthens prevention by recognizing how family, community, environment, and systems all connect. What can we do? Here ...

RE: It's National Take a Hike Day

Posted By T' Fisher 11-18-2025 07:07 AM
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This is Chance and I with our tribe when we hiked Mount Le Conte. Located within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Sevier County, TN., at 6,593 ft it is the third highest peak in the national park. It is also the highest peak that is completely within TN. Hiking heals the mind and body! @Jim ...

RE: Similarities between People and Pets with Diabetes

Posted By T' Fisher 11-18-2025 06:58 AM
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Thank you @Rachel Ide! Please share far and wide. :-) ------------------------------ T' Fisher, Director of Operations Program for Pet Health Equity ------------------------------

RE: Similarities between People and Pets with Diabetes

Posted By T' Fisher 11-17-2025 05:29 AM
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Thank you @Kayla Anderson! November is National Diabetes Month 🔗 Other Helpful Resources For human diabetes awareness and toolkit For pets the AVMA brochure "Diabetes in Pets" (dogs & cats) in English; in Spanish Let's use this month to raise awareness, take action, and support healthy ...

A Brief Research Report - "Physician Perceptions and Understanding of Pet Ownership in Healthcare Compliance and Patient Well-being: A One Health Investigation"

Posted By T' Fisher 11-13-2025 06:42 PM
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This article explores how pet ownership influences patient care, access, and well-being from the physician perspective. It offers a quick but insightful look at the human–animal bond as part of the social determinants of human health. Take a moment to read it and share your thoughts: 🔗 ...

RE: Veterinary Social Work: Ask a Social Worker!

Posted By T' Fisher 11-13-2025 12:07 PM
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@Imani Fuller, Veterinary Social Work began at the University of TN, so I am a little biased. But, h ere are some helpful inks about various certificates that are offered. Veterinary Social Work Graduate Certificate program Individuals who have been in animal-related professions for over 5 years ...

RE: Calling all Social Workers! Help us develop a measure of self-stewardship (Survey Opportunity)

Posted By T' Fisher 11-10-2025 05:47 AM
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Thanks @Katie Nelson! I have sent this to all the health care providers I know. Please post the results on the forum once they are completed. I'd love to see what clinicians say. ------------------------------ T' Fisher, Director of Operations Program for Pet Health Equity ------------------------ ...

November is National Diabetes Month

Posted By T' Fisher 11-05-2025 07:21 AM
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November is National Diabetes Month, and on our One Health forum we're shining a light on how diabetes affects both people and our animal companions. Because health in humans, pets, and ecosystems is interconnected, it's important to consider all sides of this significant condition. 🧑 Humans: ...

November is National Diabetes Month

Posted By T' Fisher 11-05-2025 07:20 AM
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What Alaska's Rural Communities Teach Us About One Health in Action

Posted By T' Fisher 11-03-2025 10:22 AM
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Community perspectives on dogs, health risks, and veterinary care impacts in rural Alaska New Research: Community Perspectives on Dogs and Veterinary Access in Rural Alaska This manuscript under our Frontiers One Health research topic is now published: 👉 Community perspectives on dogs, health ...

RE: Celebrating National Cat Day 😸

Posted By T' Fisher 10-29-2025 05:56 AM
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Thanks @Katy Carpenter for the post! National Cat Day, first established in 2005 by animal welfare advocate Colleen Paige to raise awareness of cats in need and to honor the special role cats play in our lives. According to the AVMA, there are about 73.8 million pet cats in the U.S., and the APPA ...

Advocating for incorporating public veterinary health care into human health systems

Posted By T' Fisher 10-28-2025 08:24 PM
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In the first study to examine veterinary services in rural Alaska, this paper focuses on the use of a public health veterinary program embedded in the human health care system as a means of improving human health, specifically in rural villages such as the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta of Alaska (YK Delta). ...

One Health in Action: Bridging Care for People and Pets in the Yukon–Kuskokwim Delta

Posted By T' Fisher 10-28-2025 08:08 PM
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Advocating for incorporating public veterinary health care into human health systems By Laurie Meythaler-Mullins, Cheryl Eia, Allyce H. Lobdell, @Danielle Frey (2025) READ IT HERE This study focuses on the Yukon–Kuskokwim (YK) Delta of Alaska - one of the most remote and underserved regions ...

RE: Upcoming Webcast: Social Work Guidelines in Animal Welfare Settings

Posted By T' Fisher 10-24-2025 09:05 AM
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Thank you @Janet Hoy-Gerlach for posting this. I will add it to our events page as well. See you all there! ------------------------------ T' Fisher, Director of Operations Program for Pet Health Equity ------------------------------

RE: Sustainability and One Health

Posted By T' Fisher 10-24-2025 08:42 AM
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This is such a great reflection @Kaitlyn Davis- thank you for sharing it, especially with Sustainability Day coming up! From a One Health perspective, sustainability and the health of pet-inclusive families are deeply intertwined. The choices we make to protect the environment also protect the health ...

RE: Register for the Free Online Suicide Research Symposium

Posted By T' Fisher 10-20-2025 06:22 AM
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Thanks @Kayla Anderson for this post. Suicide is One of the Leading Causes of Death in the United States According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) WISQARS Leading Causes of Death Reports , in 2023: Suicide was the eleventh leading cause of death overall in the United ...

📢 Access to Veterinary Care – Insights, Barriers, and Next Steps

Posted By T' Fisher 10-10-2025 07:49 AM
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We're excited to invite our One Health colleagues and community partners to join a special live session with the authors of Access to Veterinary Care: Barriers and Insights from Pet Families. This conversation will explore the key findings of the report, the barriers families face in accessing veterinary ...

RE: 📢 The 2025 Social Work in Animal Welfare (SWAW) Guidelines are here!

Posted By T' Fisher 10-09-2025 08:27 PM
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On behalf of PPHE, congratulations to everyone involved in developing the Social Work in Animal Welfare Guidelines for World Animal Day 2025! 🌍🐾 A special thank-you to @Kayla Anderson, @Kelly Bremken, @Nicole Cherie (she/her/hers), @Brianna Dobbs, @Dillon Dodson, @Alyssa Elmer, @Daniela Foley, ...

Social Work in Animal Welfare (SWAW) Best Practices Guidelines for Practitioners & Organizations

Posted By T' Fisher 10-09-2025 08:05 PM
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Social workers are increasingly employed in animal welfare settings to address the human needs that emerge alongside relationships with and care of animals. Until now, no comprehensive guidelines existed to inform practice in these contexts. To fill this gap, the Social Work in Animal Welfare (SWAW) ...

RE: October is National Dental Hygiene Month

Posted By T' Fisher 10-09-2025 07:56 PM
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I really appreciate you sharing this @Bryan Langlois! You're so right - dental care feels like one of the biggest ongoing challenges in veterinary medicine, especially when we're looking at it through an Access to Care or Spectrum of Care lens. It's heartbreaking how something as "routine" as a dental ...

Creating Partnerships Between Veterinarians and Under-represented Producers

Posted By T' Fisher 09-29-2025 06:59 AM
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This work explores how building trust and strong veterinary-client-patient relationships can help ensure access to veterinary care for under-represented producers. When veterinarians and producers partner together, the benefits go far beyond animal health—supporting livelihoods, communities, and the ...

The Research Shows

Posted By T' Fisher 09-29-2025 06:45 AM
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📢 Read the Publication in Frontiers! We're pleased to share an article published under the Frontiers in Veterinary Science research topic: Enhancing Veterinary Access Through One Health and Interprofessional Collaborations. "Creating Partnerships Between Veterinarians and Under-represented ...

RE: National Celiac Disease Awareness Day

Posted By T' Fisher 09-22-2025 05:49 AM
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Thank you Judith, and invite those in your group to join this forum and chime in. We would love to hear from others about their experiences. You can send them this link, To join, please create an account using this link: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/onehealth/register. When registering, be sure to ...

RE: Why Gut Health Matters for People & Pets

Posted By T' Fisher 09-22-2025 05:41 AM
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Gut health is a powerful example of the One Health connection between people, animals, and the environments we share. While dietary needs may differ-such as between humans who follow plant-based diets and companion animals who thrive on species-appropriate nutrition-the underlying principles for supporting ...

RE: September 18th is National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day

Posted By T' Fisher 09-19-2025 06:33 AM
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Thanks @Kaitlyn Davis for the post. Here is a great handout that can be given to or posted for those with HIV as a gentle reminder to stay safe and that pets are family too. Pets and People Living With HIV ------------------------------ T' Fisher, Director of Operations Program ...

RE: September 18th is National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day

Posted By T' Fisher 09-19-2025 06:32 AM
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RE: New Report Reveals Growing Barriers to Veterinary Care for Pet Families

Posted By T' Fisher 09-18-2025 11:55 AM
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I completely agree @Roxane Fritz - the emotional toll of seeing families unable to afford care, and sometimes having to choose surrender or euthanasia, is profound for veterinarians. This isn't just a clinical challenge; it's a mental health challenge too. Research shows the scope of the problem: ...

RE: 🐾💉 Get Ready for the Flu Day – For People and Pets!

Posted By T' Fisher 09-16-2025 07:01 AM
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Thanks for the reminder @Candice Hinkle! The Red Cross has handouts in various languages that you can print and post for others to stay informed. You can find those at https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/flu-safety.html The National Sanitation ...

Utilizing the Human Animal Bond to Promote Preventive Care Engagement in Underserved Communities: A Descriptive Study of 2 U.S. One Health Clinics

Posted By T' Fisher 09-15-2025 06:33 AM
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The purpose of this descriptive study was to strengthen understanding of the human-animal bond and the impact of One Health Clinics (OHCs) on the communities they serve. We aimed to assess how joint access to veterinary care and human health services enables community members to engage with healthcare ...

RE: One Health Clinics - A New Published Journal Article

Posted By T' Fisher 09-15-2025 06:02 AM
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Thank you, @Janet Hendrickson, for sharing this important work-and congratulations to you and the co-authors on publishing such a valuable contribution! 🎉 In your article, "Utilizing the Human Animal Bond to Promote Preventive Care Engagement in Underserved Communities: A Descriptive Study of 2 ...

RE: Welcome & Introduce Yourself to the One Health Community!

Posted By T' Fisher 09-15-2025 05:49 AM
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Welcome, Dr. @Henry Wietsma! Thank you for sharing the important work you're doing with the Rhode Island Community Pet Project-what a wonderful example of supporting both pets and families in your community. We're excited to have your perspective as a veterinarian in these discussions. Expanding access ...

RE: New Report Reveals Growing Barriers to Veterinary Care for Pet Families

Posted By T' Fisher 09-15-2025 05:30 AM
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Thank you for engaging with this discussion @Henry Wietsma. The human–animal bond offers countless benefits, and it's important to acknowledge that veterinarians play a vital role in supporting both pets and families. While the "current landscape of veterinary medicine" can be challenging, veterinarians ...

RE: New Report Reveals Growing Barriers to Veterinary Care for Pet Families

Posted By T' Fisher 09-15-2025 05:22 AM
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Thank you for sharing the great work that Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue does to support pet families in your community, @Brooke Crozier. 💙 This is such an important reminder that helping pets and their families stay together and healthy is not only the more compassionate approach-it's also more ...

New Report Reveals Growing Barriers to Veterinary Care for Pet Families

Posted By T' Fisher 09-09-2025 03:01 PM
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Access to Veterinary Care: Barriers and Insights from Pet Families "Access to veterinary care remains a pressing concern for families and veterinary professionals alike," said Dr @Michael Blackwell, PPHE Director. "This report not only identifies barriers, but it also highlights opportunities ...

RE: Join MCVMA on 9/30 for "Beyond the Page" - DEI & Access to Care webinar series

Posted By T' Fisher 09-09-2025 02:15 PM
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Thank you Melody! i will post this on our events paged as well. ------------------------------ T' Fisher, Director of Operations Program for Pet Health Equity ------------------------------

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