1 JUL 2024 · In this episode we talk with Dr. Andrea Hekler, a clinician with the Veterans Health Administration, on how pregnancy loss may impact an individual or their partner as well as what the VA can provide to support a Veteran who has experienced a pregnancy loss. For more information please visit https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womenshealth.va.gov%2FWOMENSHEALTH%2Ftopics%2Fpregnancy-loss.asp&data=05%7C02%7C%7C196260299fcc47309cbf08dc895b23df%7Ce95f1b23abaf45ee821db7ab251ab3bf%7C0%7C0%7C638536271819584652%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=IiOLb8RUZ50eY7QO0n7eEZxndSH8cIeAHi2vBWk%2BScs%3D&reserved=0  

1 JUN 2024 · In this episode we celebrate Women Veterans Recognition Day (June 12th) with Ms. Lourdes Tiglao, the Executive Director for the Center for Women Veterans. Ms. Tiglao talks about the history of the signing of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act of 1948 and the importance of recognizing women who have served. She also discussed other ways that the Center for Women Veterans and VA, as an agency more broadly, recognizes women Veterans’ contributions to our nation.   For more information, read this blog post https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.va.gov%2F105206%2Fdispelling-the-myths-of-women-veterans-recognition-day%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C9e62951953ad4cc4a78c08dc735f442d%7Ce95f1b23abaf45ee821db7ab251ab3bf%7C0%7C0%7C638512100259431263%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ebDQpi%2BDzMSXBOYgyLwXJJpP7HM4pY4EhIvLCi%2Fypd8%3D&reserved=0. You can also learn more about how the Center for Women Veterans recognizes women Veterans every day or sign up for information and updates about women Veterans at https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.va.gov%2Fwomenvet%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C9e62951953ad4cc4a78c08dc735f442d%7Ce95f1b23abaf45ee821db7ab251ab3bf%7C0%7C0%7C638512100259443186%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=HJMc80yoledI9NdLbRg6AmQeICnx50tsPwD8xs8wWVw%3D&reserved=0.

1 MAY 2024 · In this episode we hear from Sophia Hill-Smith, the lead for the Maternity Care Coordination Program at the Veterans Health Administration. She discusses maternity care resources and services provided by the VA, including care coordination, lactation support, and postpartum follow-up.

1 APR 2024 · In this episode you will hear about contraception from a VA Women's Health Primary Care Provider, Dr. Dana Glenn. She explains the types of contraception options available to Veterans at VA, benefits and common side effects of birth control, and how to get more information about access and availability at your VA.

1 MAR 2024 · Dr. Susan Raffa, the VA’s national program director for weight management, talks about what Veterans can expect and the benefits of participating in the MOVE! program. Veterans can also learn in this episode how to get connected to MOVE! at your local VA. Please check out these links to resources discussed by Dr. Raffa in this episode. MOVE! http://www.move.va.gov/ Access the MOVE! Veteran Workbook https://www.move.va.gov/MOVE/vetworkbook.asp Download the MOVE! Coach app https://www.move.va.gov/MOVE/MoveCoach.asp

1 FEB 2024 · Sean Clark, the Director of the Veterans Justice Programs in the Veterans Health Administration, talks about programs available to justice involved Veterans. He also discusses the pathway to access these programs and what a Veteran can expect if they engage in these programs. For more information please visit the website for the Veterans Justice Outreach Program at https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.va.gov%2Fhomeless%2Fvjo.asp&data=05%7C02%7C%7C41c00d497a0a41aaccb608dc0d420623%7Ce95f1b23abaf45ee821db7ab251ab3bf%7C0%7C0%7C638399824476198321%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=L3Zxh2JL1dMTnbbX8tUCbmggu8%2Bekab7CMTHiEnC5C4%3D&reserved=0.

1 JAN 2024 · In this episode we talk to Marine Corps Veteran and certified lead peer specialist, Ms. Sonya Ebhotemen about the role of the peer specialist in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). She also discusses peer support services that are designed specifically for women Veterans and the benefits to working with VHA peer specialists.

1 DEC 2023 · Dr. Lynette Adams, with the VHA Office of Women’s Health, talks about how traumatic life experiences can affect health and well-being. She also discusses how the VA supports Veterans who have experienced trauma and what to do if you are concerned that a past history of trauma may be impacting your health. If you are looking for more information about the types of trauma discussed in this episode, please consider these resources. Resources from the VHA - https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/WOMENSHEALTH/topics/ptsd.asp - http://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/mst. - https://www.socialwork.va.gov/IPV/ - https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/types/racial_trauma.asp - https://www.va.gov/stop-harassment/ Resources from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.html

1 NOV 2023 · Drs. Marissa Maier and Melissa Shaughnessy talk about the human papillomavirus, also known as HPV, and why Veterans should consider getting vaccinated. They also bust some common myths about the HPV vaccine. We encourage Veterans to talk to their healthcare teams about vaccination. For more information on HPV and the vaccine, check out this video on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NK1iy2fj0jI or read more in https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womenshealth.va.gov%2FWOMENSHEALTH%2Fdocs%2FHPV-Final-DIGITAL.pdf&data=05%7C01%7C%7C47f890e9cba24861614408dbd662ec58%7Ce95f1b23abaf45ee821db7ab251ab3bf%7C0%7C0%7C638339492612857960%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=DqwV4YdgV%2BRvf0dKlNqhPV%2Be3w0cAE4B5bxFetGd%2BsE%3D&reserved=0.

1 OCT 2023 · Dr. Natalie Peterson, program coordinator with the VHA National Intimate Partner Violence Program defines intimate partner violence and discusses resources for Veterans who may be experiencing or using intimate partner violence in their relationships. If you are in need of immediate assistance, please reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to anyone who needs assistance. They have several ways to contact a responder including calling, texting or chatting. Their number is 1-800-799-SAFE or 1-800-799-7233 or you can explore the website at https://www.thehotline.org. You can also contact your local Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program Coordinator https://www.socialwork.va.gov/IPV/Coordinators.asp.