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.
More than 100 women Veterans received information and services about benefits at Oklahoma's First Annual Women Veterans Benefits and Resource Fair held recently in Del City, Oklahoma.
Three times as many women Veterans are using VA care, benefits, and services now than in 2000, and national efforts are underway to address women specific care.
In 2009, women comprised 8 percent of the total Veteran population in the United States. By 2035, they are projected to make up 15 percent of all living Veterans.
Join VA’s Women’s Health Week celebration at an open house at your VA medical center. Learn about the services VA offers and hear from experts on maternity care and child safe homes.
Additional services covered under the maternity care benefit include: newborn care for up to seven days, lactation services and products (consultation services, breast pumps and supplies), nursing bras, postpartum screenings and support groups. Maternity care coordinators are available at every VA medical center.
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VA offers a wide range of primary care and specialty services for women Veterans, such as health screenings, preconception counseling, maternity care, menopausal support and more.
Learn how VA infertility services can help women Veterans and their families.
Prosthetics for women Veterans include customized orthotics and artificial limbs and post-mastectomy items. Also, mobility aids such as walkers and wheelchairs. And hearing aids and eyeglasses.