Hidden heroes: Supporting military-connected children in civilian healthcare settings

Military-connected children face unique challenges and stressors, such as frequent relocations and  parental deployments, which may be overlooked in civilian clinical settings but can significantly impact their physical and mental health. In this episode, we are joined by Alicia Gill Rossiter DNP, APRN, FNP, PPCNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN  and Catherine G. Ling, PhD FNP-BC CNE FAANP to discuss the physical,  psychological, and behavioral health issues unique to military-connected children and the importance of identifying these children in civilian clinical settings to provide culturally competent care. They highlight the I Serve 2: A Pocketcard for Healthcare Providers Caring for Military Children© pocket card as a valuable tool that empowers nurses and advanced practice clinicians to identify these children, helping make these "hidden heroes" visible and better supported.

To access the I Serve 2 Pocketcard for Healthcare Providers Caring for Military Children© and the Serving on the Homefront Pocketcard  for Caring for Military Spouses, Partners, and Caregivers© as well as resources on how to use them in your practice, please go to www.missionvalorhealth.com. This website will be available starting on November 10, 2025.

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