Student veteran women may face more challenges to receiving healthcare than their traditional college student peers. Consider these facilitators for creating more accessible women's healthcare on your campus.
Author Biography
Regan Sweeney
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Regan Sweeney is a Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student at Texas Tech University with a research focus on improving suicide prevention efforts within the veteran population. While a student at George Washington University, she worked in GW Military and Veteran Services Office for four years where she gained an extensive understanding of VA educational benefits, as well as how to plan and implement holistic well-being initiatives on campus. Additionally, Regan contributed to research studies among military-affiliated individuals at the Uniformed Services University and the Bronx Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Raised in an Air Force family, Regan hopes to continue supporting service members and their families throughout her career.
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