Fatigues To Fabulous To Aid Women Veterans

SWHR is excited to announce that Tuesday, February 15th during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, SWHR and our partner Grace After Fire, a support network for women veterans, will be launching the Fatigues to Fabulous (F2F) campaign a national program created to honor the service of women veterans and support their transition home…

House Passes 'Women Veterans Bill Of Rights' After Addressing Abortion Concerns

After addressing Republican claims about access to abortion services, the House on Tuesday passed a bill (HR 5953) by voice vote that would require Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities to display a “Women Veterans Bill of Rights,” CQ Today reports…

Antiabortion Objections Help Delay 'Women Veterans Bill Of Rights' In House

After Republicans raised concerns about access to abortion services and other issues, House leaders on Monday postponed debate on a bill (HR 5953) that would require Department of Veterans Affairs facilities to display a “Women Veterans Bill of Rights,” CQ Today reports. A senior Democratic aide said the bill is likely to be considered today…

Suicide Issues: Hidden Epidemic Among Women With Military Service; Other Research

New research suggests a hidden epidemic of suicide among younger women with military service. Researchers found a markedly elevated risk for young women veterans, with elevated risks for middle-aged and older women with current or past military service. Study authors Bentson H. McFarland, M.D., Ph.D.; Mark S. Kaplan, Dr.P.H., and Nathalie Huguet, Ph.D…

Congress Considering Program To Help Women In Military; War Videos Prepare Doctors For Bomb Wounds

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Congress “is considering” a $3 million pilot program, that “would establish a Women Veterans and Service Members Joint Health Resource Center in South Jersey…

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