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Advancing One Health Systems for Pet Families <\/strong>
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The Center for Pet Family Well-Being (CPFW) connects people, pets, and communities
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The Center for Pet Family Well-Being (formerly the Program for Pet Health Equity) is an interdisciplinary initiative at the University of Tennessee<\/a> dedicated to strengthening the bond between people and their pets. We work to transform fragmented veterinary, social service, and community systems into integrated, community-driven One Health Systems that improve access to care and support for pet families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We envision a future in which communities collaborate to ensure every pet family\u2014regardless of circumstance\u2014has equitable access to the services, resources, and care they need to thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connect with CPFW<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Key Initiatives<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One Health Community<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A public forum in collaboration with Maddie\u2019s Fund\u00ae, promoting collaboration across care for people, their pets, and their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join the One Health Community<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Journal of One Health Systems (JOHS)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Recognizing pets as essential family members, JOHS aligns veterinary, human health, public health, and social services systems\u2014supported by policy and infrastructure\u2014to advance pet family well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about JOHS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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One Health Systems Summit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The One Health Systems Summit convenes leaders to advance health equity for people and pets through collaboration, policy, and research\u2014driving sustainable, multidisciplinary solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more about the 2026 One Health Systems Summit<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Research<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Conducting interdisciplinary research to understand and strengthen the relationships between people, pets, and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn about our research<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Education<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Equipping professionals across disciplines with the knowledge and skills to advance One Health Systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about CPFW Educational Initiatives<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Collaboration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Catalyzing interprofessional partnerships to develop and sustain integrated One Health Systems that expand access to care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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