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Article Feb 17, 2021 DOD initiatives address the sexual health of our military STIs are important to identify and treat because they can impact service members’ health and readiness, as well as their ability to perform their duties. Recommended Content Armed Forces Health Surveillance Division Health Readiness & Combat Support Medical and Dental Preventive Care Fitness Men's Health Women's Health Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention
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Video Oct 15, 2018 Military midwives as educators Within the military, midwives serve as educators. Kwuan Paruchabutr shares how midwives ensure that all medical staff are well trained in women's health care. Recommended Content Women's Health