Discover how dance and movement are helping veterans and military families heal in this episode of the Service Members, Veterans and their Families podcast. We sit down with Michelle Pearson, Black Box Dance Theatre's Artistic Director, and Alfredo Hurtado, Purple Heart recipient and founding member, to talk about their performance PATRIOT and the powerful stories behind it.

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In this compelling episode, we bring you a second live panel recorded at the North Carolina Service Members, Veterans and their Families (SMVF) Network Summit in Raleigh.

Moderated by Peter Tillman, Chief Operating Officer and Associate Director for the Durham VA Health Care System, this conversation centers on suicide prevention and features a mix of subject matter experts and veterans with lived experience who are working to make a difference.

Together, they discuss the challenges, realities, and critical strategies for preventing suicide within the SMVF population - highlighting the importance of community, connection, and culturally competent care.

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In this special episode of the Governor’s Institute podcast for Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF), we bring you a dynamic panel discussion recorded live at the North Carolina SMVF Network Summit in Raleigh. Featuring experts from across the military and civilian sectors, our panel dives deep into the complex realities facing veterans today, from housing instability where simply finding shelter isn't enough, to the silent struggle of social isolation that can lead to devastating mental health outcomes. What makes this conversation particularly valuable is how it moves beyond identifying problems to exploring practical, implementable solutions.

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