About Us
VA Office of Women's Health oversees national policy and operations for women Veterans' health care and focuses on all aspects of women's health care, including comprehensive health, reproductive health, and education. Over the past two decades we have worked to transform our resources, services, and culture to meet the unique health care needs of women Veterans.
Your women's health team is here for you every step of the way, and designated women's health staff members are available at every VA. These include:
- Women's Health Primary Care Providers (WH-PCP) to deliver primary care, women-specific health care, and referrals for specialty services
- Women Veteran Program Managers (WVPM) to help you access benefits and health care services
- Women's Health Medical Directors to serve as clinical leaders for women's health at your facility
- Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACT) are made up of you, those who support you (like your family members and caregivers), and your health care providers
- Maternity Care Coordinators (MCC) coordinate care for pregnant Veterans who are receiving maternity care benefits from VA
- Women's Mental Health Champions (WMHC) are a point of contact for women's mental health services at VA facilities
- LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinators (LGBTQ+ VCC) coordinate care for LGBTQ+ Veterans receiving care at VA facilities
VA Office of Women's Health
VA Office of Women's Health, a part of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), seeks to provide high quality, gender-specific health care in a safe and sensitive environment at VA health facilities nationwide. We also strive to be a national leader in women's health care, raising the standard of care for all women.
Women are the fastest growing group of Veterans using VA services. The number of women Veterans using VHA services has tripled since 2001, growing from 159,810 to over 600,000 today.
Office of Women's Health ensures that women Veterans have access to all the care they need including comprehensive general health and reproductive health services. Women Veterans are at risk for some types of illness due to their military service, including but not limited to musculoskeletal issues, chronic pain, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the experience of military sexual trauma. VA Office of Womens Health was created to address these needs with a focus on gender-specific care offered in a safe environment at all sites of care.
To learn more about women's health services and resources and how to access them, you can:
Listen and subscribe to our She Wears the Boots podcast for an in-depth look at important health topics and related services.
Take our Women's Health Transition Training to learn more about available Women's health care services and how to access them.
Leadership, Women's Health
Sally Haskell, MD, MS
Acting Chief Officer
VHA Office of Women's Health
Amanda Johnson MD, FACOG
Acting Deputy Chief Officer
VHA Office of Women's Health
Where can I find more information on women Veterans?
- Find out if you're eligible for VA health care and download our welcome kit to help you get enrolled
- VetPOP the National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics, has reports, surveys, and statistics regarding the Veteran population
- "Sourcebook Volume 5: Women Veterans in the Veterans Health Administration
- Overview of VA Research on Women's Health
- Listen and subscribe to She Wears the Boots podcast for an in-depth look at important health topics and related services
- Take our Women's Health Transition Training, which was created to show how VA health care is designed to support you as you transition from active duty and into the future
Women Veterans Health Care Videos
Watch videos for and about Women Veterans.
Women Veterans Health Care Outreach Posters
View our Outreach Posters.
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:
- Provide you with information on enrolling in VA health care if you have not already
- Provide you with information on setting up a medical appointment in your area
- Provide you with information about your eligibility (including questions about disability ratings) and other VA benefits like employment, education, and home loans
- Connect you with your local VA Medical Center or local women's health contact who can assist in coordinating all the services you need
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.
