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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
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After Being Exposed to Burn Pits in Iraq, I Live with Chronic Lung Diseases
Sadly, I’m one of the lucky ones
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After I Was Diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer, I Had Another Shock
My breast cancer surgeon missed a red flag, and I’ll always wonder if that changed everything
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Lupus is A Cruel Disease — But Through Living With it, I’ve Found Balance and Grace
I embrace support, self-care and self-advocacy
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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
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Después de estar expuesta a pozos de quema en Irak, vivo con enfermedades pulmonares crónicas
Lamentablemente, soy una de las afortunadas
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Conversación sobre la salud: Preguntas y respuestas sobre el manejo del asma en las fuerzas armadas
Obtén información sobre cómo puedes manejar el asma, en qué forma afectará tu carrera militar y más
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La conexión entre adultos jóvenes y el cáncer de colon
Echaremos un vistazo a la razón por la cual adultos más jóvenes están recibiendo diagnósticos de cáncer de colon y cómo se puede reducir su riesgo
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