April 25-26, 2024
In-Person and Virtual Conference
OVERVIEW
The goal of this conference is to offer an exchange of knowledge and sharing of experiences that will enable attendees to improve the care and assistance provided to Veterans/Military Service Members, and their families.
The conference is being held on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado in the Education 2 South Building Room 1102 (Auditorium), 13121 E 17th Ave., Aurora, CO 80045.
2024 PVMH Agenda-Final4.16.2024.pdf
Conference planning committee includes representation from various academic, clinical, and service organizations including:
- The University of Colorado College of Nursing Anschutz Medical Campus
- The University of Colorado School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Anschutz Medical Campus
- The University of Colorado Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Depression Center
- The University of Colorado Marcus Institute for Brain Health
- The University of Denver, Graduate School of Professional Psychology/Military Psychology
- Veteran & Military Student Services University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus
- The Rocky Mountain MIRECC Suicide Prevention Program
Highlights:
- Healthcare unique to the Space Environment
- Working with Non-Profit Foundations
- LGBTQ+ Health Panel
- Research Panel
- Specialty Health Topic Track Sessions
Target Audience
Veterans and Military Service Members and their families, healthcare professionals, community services providers, spiritual counselors and community members interested in supporting Veteran & Military Service Members
Hotel Information
Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver
13200 E 14th Place, Aurora CO 80011
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/DENHY/G-4NUR
Deadline to book is April 8, 2024.
Hyatt House Aurora
12100 E Colfax Avenue, Aurora, CO 80011
Hyatt CU College of Nursing
Deadline to book is April 8, 2024.
Optional FREE Special Events:
Regional Resource Provider Showcase Exhibit Hall
Exhibitors from around the region will provide information on how their programs are healing and enriching the lives of veterans, military service members and their families.
If you are interested in being an exhibitor, please contact [email protected].
Wednesday, April 24, 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Tour the Marcus Institute for Brain Health (https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/mibh)
The MIBH provides specialty care for military Veterans, First Responders and retired athletes struggling with mild to moderate traumatic brain injuries (including concussion) and changes in psychological health. Patients at the MIBH are treated as a person first. We welcome Veterans of any discharge status.
Tour the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (https://www.va.gov/eastern-colorado-health-care/)
The VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System (VA ECHCS) provides outstanding health care to nearly 100,000 Veterans in a 44,000 square mile service area in eastern Colorado and western Kansas. VA ECHCS also conducts extensive research and is home to the Geriatric Research and Education Service, Mental Illness Research Education Clinical Center of Excellence, and a Center for Innovation for Veteran Centered and Value-Driven Care. VA ECHCS trains approximately 1200 clinicians per year, including medical students and residents, research fellows, and specialty trainees.
The Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center is a 182-bed facility on 1.2M square feet of land. The facility is home to a 20-bed spinal cord injury and disorders unit, as well as medical, surgical, mental health, and rehabilitation services. We invite you to tour our facility during the scheduled time so we can share with you the amazing work our staff is doing for Veterans.
Wednesday, April 24, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Reception and art exhibit with artists from the Veterans Art Council Art Gallery at VFW Post 1 (https://www.denver.org/listing/vfw-post-1-art-gallery-%26-veterans-arts-council/28337/)
The Veteran’s Arts Council (VAC) is a non-profit veterans’ organization founded by VFW Post 1 and is open to all military veterans. The VAC showcases, mentors, educates, and provides economic opportunities for veteran artists working in any medium from all generations and service backgrounds. The VAC encourages the artistic development of veterans with the goal of empowering them to transform their experiences into media and contribute to the greater arts community – a community that enriches life for all citizens.
The VAC also works with civilian artists who are devoted to the VAC, and partner with outside organizations as part of the commitment to community outreach and veteran integration with the community.
Thursday, April 25, 5:15 to 7:30 pm
Fulginiti Pavilion
13080 E 19th Ave.
Saturday, April 27, 9 am to 12 pm
Colorado Horsepower Workshop - Equine programs for veterans and first responders
Colorado Horsepower programs are free of charge and crafted to enhance the lives of veterans, active duty and first-responders and their families through the power of connecting with something bigger than themselves.
Through horsemanship, the men and women in our programs learn life skills that apply beyond the barn: leadership, confidence, compassion, nonverbal communication,
problem-solving and more.
Through this workshop, you can learn how people are encouraged to work through post-traumatic stress, depression, trauma and other issues with help from the horses.
Where: 5027 Garton Road, Castle Rock, CO 80104
Directions: We will provide directions and map - DO NOT USE Google or Mapquest. * Transportation available
Meals: Snacks will be provided. Please bring your own water bottle.
Other Important Details: Dress for the weather.
· Wear long pants and heavy boots/hiking boots, no open-toed shoes or sandals.
· Prepare to work alongside a horse, perhaps groom. No riding.
· Bring authentic selves, the horse will see right through you in a nanosecond.
· No treats, the horses are working.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
Registered Nurses and APRNs
Nursing (NCPD Credit):
The University of Colorado College of Nursing is approved with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing professional development by the Colorado Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
A Nursing Continuing Professional Development certificate will be emailed to participants within 30 days after the conference.
Pharmacists and Pharmacy Professionals
Pharmacy (CPE Credit) 
The University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education (CPE). This event has been accredited for up to 7.25 contact hours of application-based CPE for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians for Thursday April 25, 2024, and accredited for 8.0 contact hours of application-based CPE for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians for Friday April 26, 2024.
0008-9999-24-037-L01-P/T
Initial Release Date: 4/25/2024
Planned Expiration Date:4/25/2027
0008-9999-24-038-L01-P/T
Initial Release Date: 4/26/2024
Planned Expiration Date:4/26/2027
Physician Assistants, Physicians and APRNs
Medicine (AAFP)
An application has been submitted to the AAFP to provide CME credit for this program. Once approval is received this site will be updated.
AMA/AAFP Equivalency: AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.
A Certificate of Attendance is available upon request.
REFUND POLICY
If you find you are unable to attend, please read this policy carefully.
Our programs are priced to provide the best value possible for current healthcare CE. Because of this, it is important to provide registration opportunities to all those interested in attending within the capacity allowable.
If you request cancellation by 5:00 pm on April 8, 2024, a refund will be issued less a $35.00 non-refundable processing fee.
No refunds will be granted after 4/8/24 for cancellation or non-attendance.
If the Planning Committee must cancel the event, a refund minus handling fees will be granted to participants.
