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CIMVHR appoints Scientific Director

Dr. Nicholas Held brings research, clinical experience, and previous leadership to the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research… […]

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Seen and unseen: Brain injury awareness in the CAF

Every brain injury has a story—a before and after moment—a journey that deserves to be seen… https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/maple-leaf/  

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Enhancing strategic inclusion of military families in policy, programming and research: Reflections from the KCMHR-CIMVHR Military Families Day International Roundtable 2026

On 12 May 2026, the King’s Centre for Military Health Research (KCMHR), in collaboration with the Canadian Institute for Military […]

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Women have shaped research, healthcare, workplaces, communities, and so much of the world around us. Women’s History Month gives us an opportunity to recognize those contributions and the women who continue to shape the work being done today.

At CIMVHR, we recognize the contributions of women across military, Veteran, public safety personnel, and family health, from research and clinical practice to leadership and advocacy.

Their work builds knowledge, informs practice, and deepens our understanding of the experiences of military personnel, Veterans, public safety personnel, and their families.

This month, we recognize the contributions of women, past and present, and the lasting impact of their work.

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Les femmes ont façonné la recherche, les soins de santé, les milieux de travail, les communautés et une grande part du monde qui nous entoure. Le Mois de l’histoire des femmes nous donne l’occasion de reconnaître ces contributions et les femmes qui continuent d’orienter le travail accompli aujourd’hui.

À l’ICRSMV, nous reconnaissons les contributions des femmes dans les domaines de la santé des militaires, des vétéran·e·s, du personnel de la sécurité publique et de leurs proches, de la recherche et de la pratique clinique jusqu’au leadership et à la défense des droits.

Leur travail renforce les connaissances, oriente les pratiques et approfondit notre compréhension des expériences du personnel militaire, des vétéran·e·s, du personnel de la sécurité publique et de leurs proches.

Ce mois-ci, nous soulignons les contributions des femmes, d’hier à aujourd’hui, ainsi que les répercussions durables de leur travail.

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The stories of survivors, families, and Indigenous communities remind us why truth and reconciliation matter.

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the children who never returned home, the survivors of residential schools, their families, and the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities who continue to live with the lasting impacts of the residential school system.

Acknowledging this history means confronting the truth of the harms that were caused and recognizing that reconciliation is an ongoing responsibility. By listening, learning, and ensuring these stories continue to be shared, we help preserve the truth and reaffirm our commitment to a future where these injustices are never repeated.

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Les histoires des survivantes et survivants, des proches et des communautés autochtones nous rappellent pourquoi la vérité et la réconciliation sont essentielles.

En cette Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation, nous rendons hommage aux enfants qui ne sont jamais rentrés chez eux, aux survivantes et survivants des pensionnats, à leurs proches ainsi qu’aux communautés des Premières Nations, Inuites et Métisses qui continuent de vivre avec les répercussions durables du système des pensionnats.

Reconnaître ces faits historiques signifie de faire face à la vérité liée aux torts qui ont été causés et reconnaître que la réconciliation est une responsabilité continue. En écoutant, en apprenant et en veillant à ce que ces récits continuent d’être transmis, nous contribuons à préserver la vérité et à réaffirmer notre détermination pour un avenir où ces injustices ne se reproduiront jamais.

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As International Pain Awareness Month comes to a close, we reflect on the importance of continuing the conversation around pain and the impact it has on individuals, families, and communities.

Throughout the month, we've explored how research, education, and knowledge sharing contribute to a greater understanding of pain and support evidence-informed approaches to prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care. For military personnel, Veterans, public safety personnel, and their families, these efforts play an important role in improving health, well-being, and quality of life.

While International Pain Awareness Month is coming to an end, the work to drive research forward and improve our understanding of pain continues throughout the year. By working together across research, practice, and policy, we can help create more positive outcomes for military personnel, Veterans, public safety personnel, and their families.

Looking to learn more? Explore these trusted resources:
• Veterans Affairs Canada
• Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans (CPCoE)
• Pain Canada
• Canadian Pain Society
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From defence investment to military family experiences, gambling harm, and military sexual trauma, the latest issue of JMVFH brings together research on important topics in military and Veteran health.

In this issue:

• Health research and defence investment
• PTSD assistance

De l’investissement en défense aux expériences des proches de militaires, en passant par les préjudices liés au jeu et les traumatismes sexuels militaires, le plus récent numéro de la revue JMVFH rassemble des recherches sur des enjeux importants liés à la santé militaire et à la

Women have shaped research, healthcare, workplaces, communities, and so much of the world around us. Women’s History Month gives us an opportunity to recognize those contributions and the women who continue to shape the work being done today.

At CIMVHR, we recognize the

Les femmes ont façonné la recherche, les soins de santé, les milieux de travail, les communautés et une grande part du monde qui nous entoure. Le Mois de l’histoire des femmes nous donne l’occasion de reconnaître ces contributions et les femmes qui continuent d’orienter le

New #JMVFH 12.4 study explores psychological factors associated with gambling harm among male UK Armed Forces Veterans, highlighting opportunities for prevention and support. Read more: https://bit.ly/JMVFH124i
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