Understanding Pet Impacts on Quality of Life and Loneliness

Join the research team at the University of Tennessee talk about their recent publication. Claire Schuch, PhD, is the Associate Director of Research at the ⁠Center for Pet Family Well-Being (CPFW)⁠, Candice Hinkle, MBA, PMP, is the Assistant Director, and Kaitlyn Andres, MS, MPH is a Research Associate. CPFW (formerly the Program for Pet Health Equity) is an interdisciplinary initiative at the University of Tennessee dedicated to strengthening the bond between people and their pets. We work to transform fragmented veterinary, social service, and community systems into integrated,community-driven One Health Systems that improve access to care and support for pet families.