In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, VA Medical Centers across the country hosted Pink Out! events to support women Veterans and connect them with VA’s health care services.
“‘Hey Mom, I signed up for the Navy.” Oh. Okay. So, Jessica Burnett decided to support her daughter and now she manages the women Veterans’ program at an Oregon VA medical center.
Here are links to connect to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), and food banks and pantries.
The Women Veterans Art Project recognizes women Veterans through art exhibitions at select VA medical centers nationwide. The exhibits promote their contributions and build awareness of their service.
Houston VA Breast Imaging Center is “a very elite, high-quality practice – with two 3-D mammography machines - that can meet the needs of our Veterans and be a shining star in the Houston community.”
VA’s Women Veterans Health Care Program which is designed to ensure timely, continuous care throughout different stages in a Veteran’s life.
A mammogram could save your life. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, VA encourages women (and men) to learn about breast cancer and early detection. Here are links to valuable information.
VA and DoD collaboration offers women's health transition training. Register now for virtual and on-site sessions.
For Women’s Equality Day, we recognize Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody who became the first female four-star general in the U.S. Armed Forces.
One in four women Veterans report experiencing harassment from other Veterans when they visit VA health care facilities. It’s our responsibility to end it.
The number of cervical cancer deaths in the US has dropped by more than 50% since the 1970s. Read on for important information about the cancer, the Pap test, and a vaccination. Also, some helpful questions to ask your provider.
Women Veterans are more likely than civilians to experience intimate partner violence (IPV). Dr. Katherine Iverson of VA Boston Healthcare System studies the connection between IPV and TBI.