Article May 25, 2021 DOD/VA Collaborated to Combat Mental Health Challenges Women Face In an area dominated by men, the military can still be a harsh environment for women, commanders say. Recommended Content Mental Health Toolkit Women's Health
Article May 21, 2021 Run Toward the Fire: My journey through mental illness Air Force Lt. Col. details her struggle with depression, anxiety and suicide ideation Recommended Content Women's Health
Article May 13, 2021 Service women: Plan for your future health care now The online, self-paced Women’s Health Transition Training makes everything you need to know about VA women’s health services available anytime, anyplace. Recommended Content Women's Health
Article May 13, 2021 Support for victims of sexual violence, trauma continues year round Resources and support for survivors of sexual assault and military trauma. Recommended Content Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention MHS Mental Health Hub Women's Health
Infographic Apr 26, 2021 Pregnancy Care Maternity care is vital to women’s health. Military health provides care during and after pregnancy, including new standard practices to care for postpartum hemorrhage, which accounts for more than 10% of maternal deaths in the U.S. Recommended Content Women's Health Information for Patients: About TRICARE
Infographic Apr 26, 2021 TRICARE Well-Woman Exams TRICARE covers a wide variety of well-woman services, including a benefit that began in 2020, 3-D Mammography, Recommended Content Women's Health Information for Patients: About TRICARE
Article Apr 16, 2021 Sexual assault awareness and prevention a DHA, DOD priority Sexual assault awareness and prevention is at the top of the Department of Defense’s priorities. Recommended Content Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Women's Health MHS Mental Health Hub
Article Apr 13, 2021 Navy Pediatrician Rises from Humble Beginnings to Make History Navy Capt. (Dr.) Lynelle Boamah confidently stands with feet firmly planted atop two recent significant months. Recommended Content Women's Health Black and African Americans in Military Medicine
Article Mar 30, 2021 Women leaders say military health care offers limitless opportunities Women military health leaders speak on way toward equity and limitless opportunities. Recommended Content Women's Health
Article Mar 26, 2021 Paving the way for women in military medicine: Dr. Mary Edwards Walker Dr. Mary Edwards Walker’s persistence and disregard for societal norms was central to the role that women can play in the DOD and MHS today. Recommended Content Our History Military Health Medal of Honor Recipients Women's Health
Article Mar 25, 2021 Historic observance celebrates the achievements of women The DHA held a virtual observance—featuring a panel discussion on women’s history— in honor of Women’s History Month. Recommended Content Women's Health
Article Mar 24, 2021 DHA implements standard practices to improve maternal outcomes DHA-PI 6025.35 provides guidance for implementation of a postpartum hemorrhage bundle at all MTFs providing obstetrical care. Recommended Content Women's Health Clinical Improvement Priorities for MTF Providers Postpartum Hemorrhage
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Article Feb 17, 2021 DOD initiatives address the sexual health of our military STIs are important to identify and treat because they can impact service members’ health and readiness, as well as their ability to perform their duties. Recommended Content Armed Forces Health Surveillance Division Health Readiness & Combat Support Medical and Dental Preventive Care Fitness Men's Health Women's Health Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention
Article Jan 7, 2021 Decreasing cervical cancer – one HPV vaccine at a time Early detection and prevention methods are key to help women fight and prevent this form of cancer. Recommended Content Women's Health Cervical Cancer Cancers of the Female Reproductive System