Join first year Stritch medical student Brian Tabata and second year Stritch medical student Daniel Estrada as they discuss military culture and unique challenges that US veterans face after service. Brian (Petty Officer First Class, USN) served in the Navy for 6 years as a submarine engineering laboratory technician and Daniel (Captain, USMC) served in the Marine Corps for 12 years as a pilot. They are joined in conversation by Lauren Nichols who is the Coordinated Entry Specialist for the HCHV Program at Hines VA Medical Center. For more information on veteran homelessness and special considerations in caring for this population, click here to access supplementary presentations on our website. If you are a veteran in the Chicago area in need of assistance, please reach out to Lauren Nichols at lauren.nichols@va.gov or 708-973-0368.
Speakers: Brian Tabata, Daniel Estrada, Lauren Nichols
Producer: Rylie O'Meara
