healthcare
Women Veterans, Depression and Heart Disease
Are you a female Veteran who’s anxious or depressed? Then chances are you may be at a higher risk for heart disease. Not exactly an
November 28, 2017
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Tag: women veterans
women veterans
Demographics of Veteran Population to Shift in Next 30 Years
The demographic makeup of veterans in the United States will shift in the the next three decades, according to data from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The
November 14, 2017
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memorials
Springfield statue unveiling honors women who serve
SPRINGFIELD — Shelley Corteville recalled the annual phone calls from her father thanking her for her service each Veterans Day and how, after his recent
November 10, 2017
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women veterans
Five myths about female veterans
Veterans Day is an occasion to recall the service of our troops. But women’s stories have often been absent from those recollections. Works of fiction and nonfiction, memoirs
November 9, 2017
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family
“Brides for a Cause” giving back to military brides
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Veteran’s Day is Saturday and one local business is giving back by offering military brides a free wedding dress. Brides for
November 6, 2017
6:00 am
healthcare
Women Veterans – We want to hear from you!
Attention Women Veterans: We want to hear from you! Tell us about your experiences at two VAPORHCS focus groups on November 16 or 18 or
November 2, 2017
9:00 am
memorials
Women’s military memorial marks 20th anniversary with tributes to those who broke ground
Elvira Chiccarelli grew up during the Vietnam War and felt a call to serve her country. Her mother had been a cadet nurse in World
October 21, 2017
4:35 pm
healthcare
Breast cancer awareness information for Veterans
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Louis A. Johnson VAMC Women’s Clinic has exciting news. The Women’s Clinic in its commitment to giving
October 18, 2017
5:02 am
healthcare
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This month, VA would like to raise awareness of breast cancer and emphasize the importance of early detection. One in every eight women will develop
October 4, 2017
12:22 pm
mental health
Women Vets Have More Than Double the Suicide Rate of Civilian Women
The suicide rate among women who have served in the U.S. military is more than twice as high as that of adult civilian women, according
September 21, 2017
3:47 am
healthcare
Celebrate National Women’s Health and Fitness Day
On Wednesday, September 27th, the Health Information Resource Center (HIRC) will hold its National Women’s Health and Fitness Day, promoting health awareness and the importance
September 18, 2017
12:36 pm
mental health
#BeThere: Committing yourself to prevent suicide among women Veterans
When I came home from Iraq in 2004, little information and relatively few resources were available to help me reintegrate. And in addition to trying
September 18, 2017
10:25 am