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Ready, Healthy & Able
The number of active-duty women in the military has grown exponentially in recent years and is expected to continue to increase.
Did you know?
- 17% of all active duty service members are women
- The number of active duty servicewomen is expected to increase by 18,000 women per year over the next decade
- Women are 28% more likely to leave the military than their male counterparts
But despite this increase in servicewomen, the military’s healthcare services are struggling to evolve and accommodate their unique needs. HealthyWomen’s Ready, Healthy & Able program aims to help address that problem and keep servicewomen healthy and fit for duty.
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Learn how to address the unique health challenges facing women in the military
Real Women, Real Stories
Read personal stories about the health journeys of servicewomen like you
Too Dangerous to Disclose?
Bias, stigma and a lack of provider knowledge can prevent LGBTQ+ service members from getting help for uterine conditions
Surviving Sexual Assault and Harassment in the Marine Corps Made Me a Fierce Advocate for Change
The military can — and must — do better regarding military sexual trauma
I Gave Birth During a Hurricane While My Husband Was Deployed to Afghanistan
Military spouses learn to be flexible, but I didn’t expect to change my birth plan so many times or for birth to be such a traumatic experience
Being A Queer Survivor of Sexual Assault in the Military Was Devastating — But It’s Made Me a Strong Advocate
I now focus on protecting and advancing the rights for the LGBTQ+ community as well as veterans and future service members
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