How VA is advancing health care for women Veterans
(Source – news.va.gov) On June 12, 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed into law the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act,
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Women’s Health
Coverage of Breast Cancer Screening and Prevention Services
(Source – The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Apr 24, 2025) Among women in the United States, breast cancer is the
Read MoreWomen Veterans: Lower your risk for diabetes
(Source – news.va.gov) VA understands that life after service is much different than while wearing the uniform. After leaving service,
Read MoreMammograms have pros and cons. Women can handle the nuance, study argues
(By Ronnie Cohen for NPR) New research makes the case for educating women in their 40s — who’ve been caught
Read MoreOlder Women Are Different Than Older Men. Their Health Is Woefully Understudied.
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) Medical research has shortchanged women for decades. This is particularly true of older
Read MoreWhat women should know about Medicare coverage for health screenings and exams
By Liz Seegert for Fortunewell published on May 23, 2024 As women get older, our risk for certain chronic diseases
Read MoreNational Women’s Health Week
(Source – news.va.gov) Women often are the linchpins of their families and communities. Women are caregivers, professionals, partners, parents, household
Read MoreWomen Veterans: Suicide is preventable and support is available
(Source – news.va.gov) Suicide has no single cause and no one approach can end it, but prevention is possible, especially
Read More10 Key Facts About Women with Medicare
(By Meredith Freed, Juliette Cubanski, Michelle Long, Nancy Ochieng, Tricia Neuman, and Alina Salganicoff for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published:
Read MoreWomen who do strength training live longer. How much is enough?
(By Allison Aubrey for NPR) Resistance training does more than help us build strong muscles. A new study finds women
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