Where Honor Meets Health

Supporting those who serve—and those who stand beside them.

Mission Valor Health: Serving the Homefront addresses a critical gap in civilian healthcare. We provide comprehensive education, training, and policy advocacy to enhance military-culturally competent care for Service Members, Veterans, and military families. With over 18 million Veterans in the United States and millions more active-duty personnel and family members, the need for healthcare providers who understand military culture is paramount.

Dr. Alicia Gill Rossiter

"We are equipping providers with the knowledge needed to identify Veterans in their practices, provide culturally competent care, and refer to Veteran centric resources in the community."

Dr. Alicia Gill Rossiter, DNP — Co-Founder
Dr. Catherine G. Ling

"Behind every Veteran stands a family that has also carried the weight of service. Our mission is to change that."

Dr. Catherine G. Ling, PhD — Co-Founder
Mission Valor Health team
Our Purpose

Our Mission
and Vision

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To bridge the gap between military and civilian healthcare by equipping healthcare providers with the knowledge, skills, and cultural competency necessary to deliver exceptional, Veteran-centric care that honors the service and sacrifice of our military community.

02

To become the leading authority in military-cultural healthcare competency, transforming how civilian healthcare providers serve those who have served our nation.

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18M+ Veterans in the U.S. need culturally competent care

The People Behind the Mission

Our mission is powered by a team with a shared commitment to service. Meet the dedicated experts bridging the gap between military life and civilian healthcare.

Dr. Alicia Gill Rossiter
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Dr. Alicia Gill Rossiter
Co-Founder  ·  DNP, APRN, FNP, PPCNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN
Lt. Col. (Ret.), USA & USAF, Nurse Corps
"We are equipping providers with the knowledge needed to identify Veterans in their practices, provide culturally competent care, and refer to Veteran centric resources in the community thus honoring their service and sacrifice."
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Dr. Catherine G. Ling
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Dr. Catherine G. Ling
Co-Founder  ·  PhD, ARNP, FNP-BC, CNE, FAANP, FAAN
Military Spouse
"Behind every Veteran stands a family that has also carried the weight of service. Our mission is to change that by preparing providers to recognize Veterans and guide both Veterans and their families to the resources they deserve."
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Specialized Expertise in Military & Veteran Health

Leveraging decades of integrated military and healthcare experience to develop transformative, military family and Veteran-centric, culturally competent education, training, and consultation services.

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Toolkits for Healthcare Providers

Select a population to explore evidence-based clinical resources.

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Upcoming Events

Join us at conferences, workshops, and speaking engagements as we advance military-cultural healthcare competency nationwide.

JUN 2026
Conference

AANP National Conference

📍 Nashville, TN

Presenting on culturally competent frameworks for serving military-connected patients in primary care settings.

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JUL 2026
Congress

Sigma Theta Tau 37th International Nursing Research Congress

📍 Toronto, Canada

Presenting on integrating the I Serve 2 Toolkit to Mitigate the Impact of Parental Military Service on Military-Connected Children.

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SEP 2026
Conference

International Council of Nurses 14th NP/APN Network Conference

📍 Nashville, Tennessee

Showcasing research on military family health outcomes and evidence-based provider education strategies.

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TBD 2026
Workshop

Military Cultural Competency Training

📍 Virtual / On-Site

Hands-on training session for healthcare organizations looking to build provider readiness for military-connected patients.

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Caring for Veterans and Their Families: A Guide for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals
Featured Publication

Caring for Veterans and Their Families

A Guide for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals

Co-authored by Mission Valor Health Co-Founder Dr. Alicia Gill Rossiter, this groundbreaking textbook provides nurses and healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to deliver culturally competent care to Veterans and military families. An essential reference for any provider working with the military community.

By Rita F. D'Aoust & Alicia Gill Rossiter

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Gratitude Journals for Military Families

Gratitude Journals for Military Families — Mission Valor Health

Dedicated to military families — thoughtfully created for Service Members/Veterans, military spouses/partners/caregivers, and military-connected kids/teens. From a place of lived experience, these journals help families pause, reflect, and cultivate daily gratitude through every chapter of service and sacrifice.

Service Members & Veterans Spouses, Partners & Caregivers Teens (13–19) Kids (8–12) Children (3–7)
Daily prompts to build reflection, connection, and resilience
Perfect for individual reflection or family journaling
🌟 10% of proceeds donated to Veteran service organizations & military family nonprofits
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