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The National Link Coalition discusses a new academic publication that will explore coordinated systems of care for companion animals and their human families.
New Academic Journal to Address Pets and One Health Issues
From June 2026 LINK-Letter, The National Link Coalition
June 2026
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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville's Center for Pet Family Well-Being is launching a new peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal that will recognize pets as essential members of the family and explore how veterinary care, human healthcare, public health, and social services can work together to support coordinated, pet-inclusive systems of care.
The Journal of One Health Systems is inviting reviewers with expertise in veterinary social work and related disciplines to help shape high-quality, practice-relevant scholarship. The journal is also welcoming submissions for its inaugural and subsequent issues that address reducing systemic barriers to care, strengthening coordinated human and pet health systems, and promoting One Health solutions. Articles will cover four interdisciplinary themes:
Health and Well-Being
Aligns and strengthens veterinary, human, and social care systems to promote the comprehensive health and well-being of pet families, recognizing the interconnected needs of people and their pets.
Economic & Community Support
Mobilizes funders, nonprofits, employers, and financial systems to reduce cost-related barriers and invest in the infrastructure that supports pet family health and community-based solutions that improve access to care and long-term stability.
Housing, Transportation, and Infrastructure
Addresses barriers that limit access to care and stability for pet families.
Education, Policy, and Research
Advances sustainable change and One Health integration across disciplines through training, applied research, and policy that center pet families within care systems.
Additional details are at https://voljournals.utk.edu/johs.
Posted on All-Creatures.org: June 9, 2026
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