AWTR Show #943: Women’s Health Update

Today on Army Wife Talk Radio it’s a Military Women’s Health Update. We have the rare opportunity to get a glimpse into the inner workings of the Department of Health Affairs with the current Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, Ms. Seileen Mullen. 

Her auspicious 30-year career has been in or around military health – serving both in the public and private sectors. Notably, Ms. Mullen served on the Organizing Committee for the Olympic Winter Games of 2002. More recently, she has served as a member of the Virginia Medical Reserve Corps during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms. Mullen is also a recipient of the Department of Defense Outstanding Public Service Award.

On today’s episode, Ms. Mullen shares the latest about military women’s health and contraception (for both military members and milspouses), mental health services, and how to prepare for the winter flu, RSV, and COVID season. Check out tricare.mil and health.mil for the latest information about viruses and vaccines. Ms. Mullen has got our six. Her passion for advocating for women’s health and autonomy is truly empowering! A big thanks to Ms. Seileen Mullen.

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Poppin’ Smoke While On The Run

If the term “Poppin Smoke” is new to you, then at the conclusion of this, you will understand the motivation of Stephanie Montague. When her husband retired from the Army, they merged travel and exercise into a package. The best way to exercise is to be grounded. This turned out to be a challenge, but they can do it in a variety of locations.

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Grit, Resilience, and Determination Defines Sika Henry

The term resilience means to become stronger or healthy after something terrible happens, but the word resilience may not be adequate to describe Sika Henry. In 2019 she suffered a traumatic bike accident that would have ended all career goals for most people. However, through grit and determination, Sika defied the odds and traveled a road to recovery.

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The Running Spouse

I could start with “What is a military spouse?” but I would soon be running (no pun intended) out of space.  A military spouse must adapt to changing schedules and develop creative ways of doing things. There will be  times when one parent must become both parents. They will have to say the following, “Be careful, and I will miss you, and I love you.”

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Mission Ready and Confident in your Preventive Health

Taking a proactive role in one’s own health is a central part of the wellness routine for many. It is part of the “growing up” experience for children in the United States, and grown-ups consider it a key factor in their “adulting” practice. It can save lives, eradicate certain diseases, and improve overall health of the surrounding communities. 

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