Introduction

The Veterans Health and Wellness Collaborative (VHWC) is a statewide partnership of organizations sharing a mission to support those with military service along with their care partners. The VHWC brings together parties to build or expand pathways through which U.S. Armed Forces veterans along with their care partners optimize health and wellness outcomes.

VHWC's overarching goal is to serve as a statewide hub connecting stakeholders from academia, state and local governments, and community-based organizations. The VHWC is supported by an Administrative Core Team working with an Advisory Council to share information, discuss pertinent issues, and prioritize topics for advocacy and action. VHWC aspires to be an organization that helps organizations involved in direct care and service delivery achieve their missions. Typical activities for VHWC may involve participating with Community Engagement, Education & Training, Advocacy, and Research & Evaluation projects and activities.

Advisory Council

The Advisory Council established the topics of Housing Insecurity, Oral Health, Suicide Prevention, and Transition as the priority areas for 2025. Information on Advisory Council members is available on the Advisory Council tab. If you are interested in joining the Advisory Council, contact VHWC at ihp.vhwc@msu.edu.

Administrative Core Team

The Administrative Core Team supports operational needs of the VHWC. MG Dean G. Sienko, MD, MS, (U.S. Army ret.) serves as Senior Advisor.