She Wears the Boots: A Podcast for Women Veterans

Apr 01 2024 18 mins 8
She Wears the Boots: A Podcast for Women Veterans artwork

She Wears the Boots is a VA podcast sponsored by the Office of Women’s Health in the Veterans Health Administration. Women Veterans are a growing and diverse group—professionals, mothers, retirees—of varying ages, racial and ethnic backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations. In this podcast we highlight how the VA partners with women Veterans in their health by interviewing experts from the VA on numerous topics representing a broad range of VA programs. New podcast episodes come out regularly, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Please email comments and questions to: [email protected].

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Contraception

Apr 01 2024 17 mins  
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.

MOVE! Weight Management Program for Veterans

Mar 01 2024 9 mins  
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! www.move.va.govAccess the MOVE! Veteran

Veterans Justice Programs

Feb 01 2024 19 mins  
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://www.va.g

Peer Support Services in the VA

Jan 01 2024 10 mins  
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.

Supporting Veterans Who Have Experienced Trauma

Dec 01 2023 16 mins  
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

HPV Vaccination

Nov 01 2023 12 mins  
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 The HPV Vaccine or read more in

Intimate Partner Violence

Oct 01 2023 15 mins  
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, se

Celebrating 100 Years of Health Care for Women Veterans

Sep 01 2023 14 mins  
In 2023, VA is celebrating 100 years of providing health care for women Veterans. To recognize this historical benchmark, we hear from two Veterans who share their early experiences with VA health care and how they have seen VA change over the last several decades.

Service Act for Women Veterans with Toxic Exposure

Aug 22 2023 11 mins  
Dr. Sally Haskell, the Acting Chief Officer of Women’s Health with the Veterans Health Administration reviews important information on breast cancer screening and how toxic exposure in the military as well as personal and family history may indicate a need for a mammogram earlier than the age of 40.

What is Health Equity for Women Veterans?

Jul 01 2023 16 mins  
Dr. Chelsea Cosby Morgan, with the VA Office of Women’s Health talks about the concept of Health Equity and how the VA supports Veterans using a team based approach to meet the individual needs of every Veteran.