The Military Health System provides comprehensive women’s and gender-specific care associated with cardiovascular health, mental health, musculoskeletal injuries and reproductive health care. Our goal is to ensure the health of all women at every stage of life. No matter what your age, you can take simple steps to live healthier.
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Explore the comprehensive women’s health services available to you in the Military Health System at every stage of your life. Our services include:
Did You Know? We have an app for that!
Military Health mobile apps provide information and support to service members, veterans, and their families for a variety of health issues. See All Our Mobile Apps.
The Deployment Readiness Education for Servicewomen
This app empowers women by providing a one-stop resource for women’s health concerns before, during, and after deployment.
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Decide + Be Ready
This app provides an interactive way for service members to learn about birth control options and help think through what is important to them about the method they choose.
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Have you or someone you know been affected by sexual assault?
If you or someone you know in the DOD community has experienced sexual assault, please consider reaching out to DOD Safe Helpline for 24/7, anonymous, one-on-one support at 877-995-5247 or SafeHelpline.org/live-chat.
Are you transitioning out of the military?
Visit the Center for Women Veterans to learn about women's health care services available to you from the VA.
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1/4/2023
It's a major research advancement in women's health and females serving in the U.S. military may soon have access to it. See how a new, self-diagnosis and self-treatment kit can help deployed women overseas or in austere environments.
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12/27/2022
Women’s heath equity is fully invested in by DOD’s actions, acting AD for Health Affairs tells a recent podcast.
Article Around MHS
12/22/2022
Providing safe, excellent, quality care to patients takes incredible work and dedication - especially when it comes to women's health. Find out what's happening at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital that landed them a top spot on the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care list.
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12/15/2022
Annual mammograms are easy to schedule and can detect very small cancers.
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12/7/2022
Dementia and its most common form, Alzheimer’s disease, are cognitive disorders that affect more women than men. Although there are various theories on why, more equitable research is needed.
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12/6/2022
Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in women, but can be prevented through vaccination and regular screening. Get information on women’s health: https://health.mil/WomensHealth #CervicalHealthAwarenessMonth
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12/6/2022
Getting enough folic acid in your diet before and during pregnancy is one easy way to help prevent birth defects. Here’s some information from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/birthdefects/index.html
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12/1/2022
The Military Health System offers ample contraceptive care services to help beneficiaries take control of their health, life, and careers.
Video
11/23/2022
Walk-in contraceptive services are now available at military hospitals and clinics. No referral or appointment is required. Check with your local military hospital or clinic to see if walk-in appointments are available. Learn more at health.mil/womenshealth.
Article
11/22/2022
Though the overall death rate from colorectal cancers have been on the decline in recent years, it remains the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.
Article Around MHS
11/14/2022
In April 2022, the U.S. Air Force issued a clarification of policies pertaining to aircrew during pregnancy. The policy recognized the need to provide aircrew, commanders, and health care professionals greater awareness of and transparency around the process for submission and review of waivers to fly during pregnancy.
Video
11/9/2022
This MHS Minute focuses on the contraceptive care services available to service members and beneficiaries. Learn more by visiting: https://tricare.mil/birthcontrol and https://www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Total-Force-Fitness/Preventive-Health/Womens-Health/Contraceptive-Care-QnA
Access communications products at https://www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/MHS-Toolkits/Contraceptive-Care-Toolkit
Article Around MHS
11/7/2022
The John P. Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center hosted its 2022 Breast Cancer Summit virtually Oct. 26. The summit is held annually during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.
Article Around MHS
11/2/2022
One in eight women will face cancer in their life. Additionally, breast cancer has a 99 percent survival rate if detected in early stages and a 29 percent survival rate if detected late. U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Samuel Douglas, Ford’s surgeon, offers a service in identifying breast cancer in the early stage for women aboard Ford. Douglas’ service is just one of many that Ford provides.
Article
11/1/2022
Walk-in contraceptives services help service members with convenience of one-day, no appointment care, and help the military with readiness.
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Last Updated: May 23, 2023