Dr. Jessica Keith and Dr. Amy Street discuss Military Sexual Trauma (MST) including definitions, impacts, and resources for those who have experienced it. The Beyond MST mobile app is highlighted as a specific resource for MST survivors. For general information on Military Sexual Trauma, visit Military Sexual Trauma - Women Veterans Health Care (va.gov) and www.mentalhealth.va.gov/mst.Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/SWTB_MST.pdf===============================

She Wears the Boots: A Podcast for Women Veterans

Military Sexual Trauma

Dr. Amanda Johnson discusses the status of reproductive health services offered at the VA, including recent changes to regulations that now allow Veterans to receive abortion services. These services expand pregnancy counseling to now include abortion counseling, and in certain circumstances, access to abortions. For more information, please visit the Reproductive Health page on the VHA Women’s Health website at https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/WOMENSHEALTH/topics/reproductive-health.asp

Reproductive Health Services in the VA

Dr. Sarah Colonna discusses how breast cancer is diagnosed as well as what Veterans can expect following a diagnosis of breast cancer. More information on General Mammography and Breast Health is available at https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/WOMENSHEALTH/topics/mammogram-breast-health.asp and by listening to one of our past episodes on https://www.spreaker.com/user/11014928/womenshealth-mammography-haskell-011421-

Breast Cancer

Dr. Sarah Kate McGowan explains the symptoms and impacts of insomnia on women Veterans and treatments available at VA for sleep related issues. For more information on insomnia, please visit please visit https://www.veterantraining.va.gov/insomnia/ or consider downloading the app Insomnia Coach at https://mobile.va.gov/app/insomnia-coach

Insomnia

Dr. Katharine Dickson reviews facts and myths about Eating Disorders in the Veteran population and outlines treatment options for those seeking care. For more information on disordered eating, please visit https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/WOMENSHEALTH/topics/disordered-eating.asp

Eating Disorders

Dr. Mary Driscoll discusses the unique experiences of women Veterans with chronic pain, common treatments available at VA and how to talk with your providers about pain. For more information, see Chronic Pain - Women Veterans Health Care https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/WOMENSHEALTH/topics/chronic-pain.asp

Chronic Pain in Women Veterans

Mr. Nick Beelner, the Director of the National Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic shares information about National VA Rehab Events that occur across the country, and more specifically the National Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic. Sharon, a Veteran and past participant of the Golf Clinic also joins us to discuss how her participation has improved her wellbeing. To learn more and apply to participate please visit www.va.gov/adaptivesports & www.veteransgolfclinic.org.

National VA Rehab Events and the Veterans Golf Clinic

Sexually Transmitted Infections: Dr. Christine Kolehmainen and Dr. Chelsea Cosby, VA Women’s Health Primary Care Physicians, review the importance of early testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). For more information on STIs, please visithttps://www.prevention.va.gov/Healthy_Living/Get_Recommended_Screening_Tests_and_Immunizations_for_Women.asp https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/how-to-prevent-stis

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Dr. Ernest Moy defines health disparities and talks about health equity for all Veterans. For more information, please visit the Office of Health Equity website www.va.gov/healthequity or listen to the Leave No Veteran Behind Podcast www.va.gov/healthequity/Podcast.

Health Equity

Dr. Georgine Lamvu, a pelvic pain specialist, reviews conditions and symptoms so Veterans can gain awareness on maintaining a healthy pelvis. For more information on pelvic pain, please visit https://www.pelvicpaineducation.com/

The Importance of Pelvic Health

Dr. Amanda Johnson, Director of Reproductive Health for Women’s Health at VA Central Office, returns to the podcast to discuss maternal health. Kristin Haeger, who works in the Office of Women’s Health joins as a special guest to discuss how women of color are affected by maternal mortality. For more information on maternal health and resources in the VA please visit the following sites.Sites from the Veterans Health AdministrationWomen Veterans Health Care: Maternity Care https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/WOMENSHEALTH/OutreachMaterials/GeneralHealthandWellness/maternity.aspVA Office of Community Care (maternity copayments PDF listed at the bottom of each page)https://www.va.gov/COMMUNITYCARE/revenue_ops/copays.asphttps://www.va.gov/health-care/copay-rates/VHA Social Work: Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Programhttps://www.socialwork.va.gov/IPV/Index.aspExternal sitesCDC Pregnancyhttps://www.cdc.gov/pregnancy/index.htmlCDC Maternal and Infant Healthhttps://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/maternalinfanthealth/index.htmlHHS Office of Women’s Health: Pregnancyhttps://www.womenshealth.gov/pregnancyHHS Office of Mental Health and Suicide Preventionhttps://asprtracie.hhs.gov/technical-resources/resource/8900/office-of-mental-health-and-suicide-prevention-omhsp

Maternal Health

Ms. Lelia Jackson, Director of the Office of Assault and Harassment Prevention, talks about a new training on bystander interventions through the VHA and what the VHA is doing to support Veterans who have experienced harassment or sexual assault. Learn more at www.veterantraining.va.gov/bystandertraining/ or click on the red stop sign at www.va.gov/health.

Bystander Intervention

Dr. Radhika Narla, VA Endocrinologist discusses important information to help Veterans understand osteoporosis and the importance of preventing bone fractures.

Osteoporosis

Dr. Erin Dursa discusses military exposures, how to obtain a registry exam, and information specific to women Veterans. Visit the military exposure website for more information. www.publichealth.va.gov

Military Exposures

Dr. Susan Garstang discusses common musculoskeletal concerns in women and treatments available at the VA.

Musculoskeletal Health in Women (MSK)

Women service members are the fastest growing groups of VA patients. This podcast is dedicated to the recognition of the unique needs of women as well as the people who may be caring for them. She Wears the Boots hopes to provide information about resources and services in the VA that can foster resiliency and life enrichment.Email comments, questions and concerns: Podcastintakerequests@va.gov

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