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MedCity FemFwd Podcast: Inside the Women’s Health Initiatives Developed by the Orlando VA

In this episode, we’re joined by Melissa Tran, a marriage and family therapist and the military sexual trauma coordinator at the Orlando VA. She’s here to discuss the unique challenges female veterans face and the programs she’s helping build for this population.

We’re back with another episode of MedCity FemFwd, a podcast dedicated to discussing the breakthroughs and challenges in women’s health. In this episode, we’re joined by Melissa Tran, a marriage and family therapist and the military sexual trauma coordinator at the Orlando VA. 

Women are the fastest-growing group in the veteran population, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. But health programs aren’t always made for them. To tackle this problem, Tran and the Orlando VA Medical Center — which is part of Lake Nona, an innovation community — are creating programs that specifically cater to female veterans. 

To hear the full episode and learn more about these women’s health programs for veterans, click here: