Women In The Military - Veterans and Military Family Month

During this Veterans and Military Family Month, we focus on the challenges for women in the military, and as they gain veterans status.

We welcome Dr. Dana L. Robinson-Street - Hybrid Urgent Care Provider for Ohio Health in the Urgent Care and Telehealth Clinic. She is also a Doctorate prepared Nurse Practitioner with a master's certification as a Health Professional Educator and 25+ years of active service in the United States Navy.

Some of the topics we cover with her include:

• What is the current situation for women in the military?
• Are the opportunities equal for all while in service?
• Do female members of various branches gain needed education/training to move up in the ranks?  
• Are there role models/mentors to assist service women?  Special programs for women in service (e.g., employment training, financial, etc.)?  
• What is the current situation for female veterans?
• What benefits are provided to female veterans when they first leave service:  job counseling and training, financial counseling, medical services, assistance with housing, etc.?
• How are women coping with their return home?  Have mental health services expanded?
• Are job opportunities provided for female vets as they are for male vets?  Are salary levels equal?
• What does the future look like for Ohio’s female veterans 
• Have services/programs been built specifically for female veterans?
• How are female vets identified, as they often do not self-identify?

Ohio is 6th in the nation for the number of vets (900,000), how has the state reacted to vets' needs?

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