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Health and Well-Being

Support the holistic health and well-being of service members and their families.

Promote the resilience of individuals and families through the physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual components of health.

Upcoming Programming

Helping Preteens Thrive Through Change

June 3 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
Middle schoolers face big changes in identity, independence, and peer relationships. These challenges that can be made harder by deployments and relocations. This session will equip professionals to h...

Dietary Approaches to Support Brain Health in Aging

June 25 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Caregivers of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) often ask: What can we do to protect brain health—or slow decline? While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s d...

Launching Teens for Life After High School

July 9 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
Teen years are a critical time to prepare for life beyond high school while still providing the guidance and support youth need. This process is often complicated for military families who are experie...

Learning Library

Sunrise to Sunset: Supporting Children with Autism Throughout Their Day

May 22 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT
OneOp courses are available for free through Thinkific. Get started by registering for a free account on Thinkific.This course builds service providers’ understanding of autism in early childhood an...

Innovative Strategies for Stronger Military Nutrition Environments

May 20 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
The War Department is continuing to pursue six lines of effort to strengthen nutrition readiness for military service members and their families, and the first line of effort involves increasing acces...

Supporting Academic and Social Continuity for Mobile Elementary Students

May 14 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
When elementary students change schools, even motivated students can struggle. They may lose interest in learning, miss their old friends, and not get the help they need right away. This webinar provi...

Recent Blogs

The Role of Empathy in Effective Support for Understanding Military Family Needs

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Empathetic communication allows for deeper connections, clearer communication, and trust-building for stronger relationships. For service providers, professional goals often include understanding people’s experiences, accessing needs, and providing personalized treatment plans and services.
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Nutritional Implications of GLP-1 Medications

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Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists, commonly known as GLP-1 medications, are increasingly used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity.
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Precision Nutrition and Its Emerging Role in Clinical Practice

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“Eat this, not that” isn’t always enough—nutrition isn’t one-size-fits-all. In this blog, we explore how precision nutrition uses genetics, lifestyle, and microbiome data to tailor dietary guidance for more effective, individualized care. We also highlight its growing role in managing chronic disease, enhancing performance, and shaping the future of dietetics…
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Food Insecurity and IPV: Turning Insight Into Action

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This blog post cover integrating IPV-informed care so providers can address not only immediate food access concerns, but also strengthen safety, enhance family stability, and promote long-term well-being.