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Breast cancer care for deployed Veterans and The SERVICE Act VANews, Dr. Sally Haskell, Acting Chief Officer, VA Office of Women's Health October 1, 2023
VA offers support for assessing breast cancer risk, with a focus on veterans' concerns about toxic exposures. The "Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas Supporting Expanded Review for Veterans in Combat Environment (SERVICE) Act" provides eligible veterans with breast cancer risk assessments and mammograms. Risk factors and the importance of regular checkups are highlighted, with a special focus on veterans who served in specific locations. VA provides resources for breast cancer screening and encourages early detection to improve outcomes.

Health care after pregnancy VANews, Dr. Amanda Johnson, Director of Reproductive Health, Office of Women's Health July 28, 2023
VA provides a variety of health care services during and after pregnancy, and we consider the unique needs that may come with being a Veteran — so you receive health care that is tailored to you.

Birth control is available at VA. Let's talk about it. VANews, Dr. Amanda Johnson, Director of Reproductive Health, Office of Women's Health July 3, 2023
Birth control is available at VA and we're here to talk about it. Whether or not you're ready to start a family, have other plans in mind, or you're just busy raising your little ones right now, we're here for you.

Women Veterans Recognition Day VANews Dr. Patricia Hayes, Chief Officer for VA Women's Health June 12, 2023
Women Veterans Recognition Day is a reminder that women have been an integral part of the United States military for decades.

Have you experienced harassment at VA? Here's how to report it VANews Dr. Patricia Hayes, Chief Officer for VA Women's Health May 16, 2023
Harassment happens more often than you may think, but it is not tolerated at VA. About 1 in 5 women Veterans have reported being harassed while at a VA facility, so VA is working to address and end inappropriate behavior. If you ever feel unsafe or uncomfortable, it's important to know what to do.

Pregnant? VA Offers Maternal Health Resources VANews Dr. Amanda Johnson May 4, 2023
VA offers a range of services to carry you through your pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum period. For Veterans enrolled in VA health care, VA covers your care from the first positive pregnancy test throughout your whole pregnancy, and includes postpartum care and initial care for your newborn.

New shuttle shows women Veterans they belong at VA VANews, Shana Shatzer, VISN 22 Acting Chief April 30, 2023
New shuttle helps women Veterans feel more at home at VA.

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The Women Veterans Call Center is your guide to women's health

If you have questions or can't find what you're looking for, you can call, text, or chat online with the Women Veterans Call Center (WVCC) at 855-829-6636 to get help and find available resources and services in your area. Trained women representatives can also help you with issues such as:

• Enrolling in VA health care if you have not already
• Setting up a medical appointment in your area
• Answering questions about eligibility (including questions about disability ratings) and other VA benefits like employment, education, and home loans

WVCC representatives are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET, and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET.

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