women’s history month

At VA, we recognize that women’s health isn’t one-size-fits-all. Today—and throughout our history—we’ve supported advancements in health care and the women who have made it possible.

During Women’s History Month 2024, VA's Office of Women’s Health is honoring Native American women Veterans.

Women's History Month: VA’s National Oncology Program highlights female doctors breaking new ground in how VA treats breast cancer. Meet Dr. Sarah Colonna.

Dr. Margaret Carrico (former Army Medical Corps) provides care to Women Veterans every day via telehealth and in-person visits.

Women’s key role in the history of Tuskegee Campus of the Central Alabama VA Health Care System, one of the most historic medical centers in America.

Women comprise roughly 10% of the total Veteran population but also account for 10% of the Veterans in America experiencing homelessness.

The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Women's History Month observance highlights the increasing role of women Veterans in VA.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Forces Veteran Gertrude Tompkins Silver. Silver served with the Women’s Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) during World War II.

This is the story of Bertha Harrison Dupre and Elizabeth Barker Johnson, sisters in arms for the "Six Triple Eight."

Women’s History Month: VA celebrates women on the front lines… active duty, Veteran, or VA employee, VA is proud to honor them.

Stayce Harris was inspired by the Tuskegee Airmen and female pilots to serve in the Air Force. She later became the first African American woman to serve as a United States Air Force Lieutenant General

I felt great pride when Secretary McDonough swore me in as VA chief of staff during this year’s Women’s History Month.