Women Veterans

On May 12, VA and American Veterans (AMVETS) hosted a Facebook Live to talk about VA genetic research and why your help and involvement is key to making a difference in the future of medicine.

VA encourages women Veterans who became overdue for screenings like mammograms, pap smears, colonoscopies, or any other preventative testing, to get those scheduled or rescheduled as soon as possible.

During Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Eleanor Concepcion “Connie” Mariano, the Navy’s first rear admiral of Filipino descent.

Today's #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Deloris Ruddock, who served in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion during World War II.

Women Veterans more than twice as likely to die by suicide compared to non-Veteran women. It’s more important than ever that providers talk with women Veterans and understand their unique suicide risks.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Forces Veteran Hazel Lee, one of two Asian-American Women Airforce Service Pilots during World War II.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Deborah Trouba, who served for 20 years in the Air Force and sews COVID-19 masks for a cancer center.

VA Veteran mom baby showers: Usual in-person in-door celebrations in VA Medical Centers adapted to drive-through or virtual platforms. Nearly 300 moms were honored at 14 medical centers.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Sarah Dionna, who served as an ammunition technician and now speaks on the medical condition POTS.

Celebrating Black Veteran Mothers: Black Maternal Health Week. Black women more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes. VA covers full maternity care from the first positive pregnancy test.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Andree M. Hampton Sutton, who served from 1979-2005 and retired as a chief master sergeant.

The National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs (NASDVA) hosted an hourlong listening session earlier this month. In attendance were 12 women serving as state directors, commissioners or executives, the highest number in the organization’s history.