College/University - Knoxville, TN, US
The Program for Pet Health Equity (PPHE) seeks to improve access to veterinary care for pets and their families not adequately served by the current system. We promote and facilitate national collaborations and public policy development to remove barriers to veterinary care. Our activities include: education, community service, and social and public health research. PPHE also developed AlignCare, the first One Health healthcare system that addresses the needs of people, their pets, and their ecosystem, which is largely defined by socioeconomics. We connect social service agencies with veterinary service providers, while leveraging community resources and activities.