women’s history month

Civil War nurses served with courage, challenged inequality, and fought for recognition, leaving a legacy that shaped future support for those who served.

Dr. Margaret Craighill was a trailblazer who reshaped military medicine and advanced care for women Veterans through leadership, advocacy and historic firsts.

Pioneering physicist Dr. Rosalyn S. Yalow broke barriers and transformed medical science through radioimmunoassay, mentorship, and decades of service at VA.

During Women’s History Month, we honor the women who served our nation in uniform and who are also shaping the future of Veterans’ health care and policy.

For Women's History Month, we share one family's multi-generational story of service and a legacy of care.

During Women’s History Month, we proudly recognize the women who not only served our nation in uniform, but who continue to serve by shaping the future of Veterans’ health care and policy.

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.