First anniversary of Mammography and Medical Options Act (MAMMO Act)
(Source – news.va.gov) VA marks the first anniversary of the enactment of the Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options
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Women’s Health
CDC: Drug costs keep millions from taking medications as prescribed
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) Newly released data from the CDC shows more than 9 million U.S. adults
Read MoreAt VA, women’s health care is a top priority
(Source – news.va.gov) May is Women’s Health Care Month, a time when we focus on making sure that women’s health
Read MorePennsylvania bans out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings, genetic testing
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed legislation May 1 that will require all payers
Read MoreHoliday survival guide for women Veterans
(Source – news.va.gov) The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year. Seeing family, spending time with friends, baking
Read MoreWomen and men are different, cardiovascular edition
(By Jayne Williamson-Lee for STAT) It’s quite the task to photograph someone’s heart while they’re exercising. They have to lie
Read MorePTSD Bytes #18: Trauma, emotions and relationship skills
(Source -news.va.gov) In this episode of the PTSD Bytes podcast, host Dr. Pearl McGee-Vincent talks with Dr. Marylene Cloitre and
Read MoreTo prevent unnecessary biopsies, scientists train an AI model to predict breast cancer risk from MRI scans
By Jayne Williamson-Lee for Stat News on October 3, 2022 A biopsy that turns out to have benign results can
Read MoreWomen Veterans: Information for your non-VA care providers
(Source – news.va.gov) Women Veterans, if you are receiving health care in a non-VA facility, it is important to let
Read MoreNo-cost VA flu shots for eligible Veterans
(Source – news.va.gov) Getting a flu shot protects you, your family and your community. And if needed, you can safely
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