As a servicewoman, you have unique healthcare needs. HealthyWomen is here to guide you through what you need to know to stay healthy in mind and body.

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For Women Veterans, Breast Cancer Poses Unique Challenges
Breast cancer is a hard diagnosis, but for women who served in the military, it’s all too common
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Managing Lupus as a Military Spouse or Partner
Managing Lupus as a Military Spouse or Partner
Watch this video to learn steps you can take to make living with lupus a little easier
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Managing Lupus When You’re in the Military
Managing Lupus When You’re in the Military
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Managing Mental Health as a Veteran with Cancer
Managing Mental Health as a Veteran with Cancer
Managing and treating your mental health during a cancer diagnosis can improve your outcomes
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It Wasn’t Stress. It Was Lupus.
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Defense Department’s research program has committed $86 million to studying the disease
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Are You At Risk of Developing Diabetes?
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How Military Spouses and Partners Can Manage Diabetes
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A Cancer Screening Crisis Among Transgender Troops
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Military Doctors Told Me I Was Fine — But I Had Lupus
I got so sick that I ended up intubated in the ICU
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Servicewomen and Female Veterans Get Diabetes Too
Diabetes rates are rising and servicewomen and veterans are no exception
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Serving with Diabetes
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For Servicewomen Exposed to Environmental Toxins, Early Care Is Key to Preventing Cancer
Women in the military should file claims with the VA if they’ve served in areas with toxic exposure to hazardous chemicals, burn pits or Agent Orange
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Learn how you can manage asthma, how it will affect your military career and more
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Sadly, I’m one of the lucky ones
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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

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Reproductive Health

Everything about reproductive health — preventive health, fertility, sexual well-being, hygiene and more

Urological Health

Urological Health

From yeast infections to UTIs — learn how to identify and treat common urological issues

Mental Health

Learn how to care for your mental health, which is just as important as your physical health

General Health

Find tips to navigate the military health system and make your health a top priority

Gastrointestinal (GI)

Gastrointestinal (GI)

More than just digestion, learn how your GI system affects your overall health.

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