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As a woman Veteran, you’re part of the fastest-growing group within our Veteran population. And the VA is dedicated to meeting your health care needs. If you qualify for VA health care, you can get access to high-quality women’s health services as part of your benefits. Call the VAs Women Veterans Call Center at 1-855-VA-WOMEN for more information.
Find out more about how to access these services below.
Women's Health Care Needs | Veterans Affairs
What women’s health services does VA provide?
VA provides primary care services, including:
- General services, like disease prevention and nutrition counseling
- Reproductive health services, like birth control, preconception counseling, and menopausal support (hormone replacement therapy)
Learn more about reproductive health services - Screenings, like cervical cancer screens (Pap smears) and breast cancer screens (mammograms)
- Mental health services for depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance use problems
Learn more about mental health services - Free, confidential (private) counseling and treatment for mental and physical health conditions related to military sexual trauma (MST)
Learn more about services for MST
VA also provides specialty services, including:
- Screening and management of chronic (long-lasting) conditions, like heart disease and diabetes
- Screening and management of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) like HIV/AIDS and hepatitis
- Maternity care and other reproductive health services
- Treatment for sexual problems, urinary incontinence, and other issues
- Prosthetic and sensory aid (PSA) services, like prosthetic limbs, hearing aids, and post-mastectomy items
- Referrals for physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, and other rehabilitation therapies
- Homebound and long-term care for those who meet specific requirements
VA's Telephone care
If you’re a woman Veteran and you’re currently signed up for VA health care, you can reach a VA health care provider at your local VA medical center by phone 24/7. This provider will answer questions and give you advice on health concerns. If you’re currently signed up for VA health care, contact your VA medical center and ask for the provider’s phone number.
Find a VA medical center near you
KANSAS VA WOMEN VETERANS HEALTH CARE CENTERS
Kansas Office of Veterans Services has three women VSRs to assist with applying for VA health care, service-connected claims, benefits, information and much more.
VA programs for specific groups of women
We provide services for:
- Women Veterans who are homeless
- Victims of intimate partner violence
Women Veterans who want:
- Education and training
- Employment help
- Vocational rehabilitation (job training)
Learn more about programs for women Veterans who are homeless
Learn more about programs for women who are victims of intimate partner violence
Learn more about education and training programs for women Veterans
Learn more about employment help programs for women Veterans
Military Women's Memorial
The Military Women's Memorial is a one-of-a-kind tribute to America's Servicewomen, past and present. Located in Washington DC adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery. The memorial is committed to sharing the stories and honoring the Servicewoman that have worn the uniform of our nation.
The Military Women's Memorial is committed to recording and preserving our nations Servicewoman stories so they are not lost to history and unknown for future generations. Learn about the Military Women's Memorial Register here.