UPJ's Murtha center set to host veterans summit
Tribune-DemocratSep 08, 2017
On Thursday, the
Those issues were near and dear to Murtha, the longest serving congressman from
"We're excited to have this be the kickoff event," said
The program is scheduled to include presentations about legislative issues, access to care, suicide prevention, moral injury and teaching kids to cope.
Scheduled speakers include Murtha's widow,
Poropatich plans to discuss work being done by the center that develops new research themes, promotes collaboration among investigators, supports medical research interests of the
The center's work not only benefits military personnel, but it also "has direct civilian application as well," according to Poropatich.
The summit is free and open to the public. Registration is set to begin at
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