healthcare
Advancing the heart health of women Veterans
As one of our country’s most pressing health issues, heart disease is a very important topic of discussion – not just this month, but every
February 23, 2017
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healthcare
VA goes red for support women’s heart health
Each February, VA partners with the American Heart Association to raise awareness of the risks and prevention of heart disease for women across VA. “Nearly
February 21, 2017
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Photo show focuses on female veterans
In an effort to spur dialogue and discussion around the women who serve our country, the Portland Art Museum will host a one-night, pop-up photography
February 19, 2017
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Coos County women veterans guests of honor at special Nurturing Day event
COOS BAY, Ore. — Women veterans of Coos County were given a special day Friday. Organizers from the Roseburg VA Medical Center hosted Nurturing Day
February 17, 2017
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Artists selected for nationwide women Veterans art exhibit
Ten women Veteran artists have been selected to showcase their work at VA Medical Centers around the country in March, to coincide with Women’s History Month.
February 6, 2017
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Military Widows Find Hope And Understanding Together
In the kitchen of a vacation rental in southern California, family pictures form a collage on the refrigerator. On closer inspection the photos are of
February 4, 2017
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Female veterans face barriers to health care
Rhonda Gleason thought the Veterans Affairs doctor wasn’t listening. Turns out, she was right. She’d driven more than three hours from her centeral Oregon home
January 27, 2017
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The Army’s elite Ranger Regiment will soon have its first female soldier
A female soldier is expected to join the Army’s elite 75th Ranger Regiment this spring, service officials said, a first as the U.S. military begins
January 19, 2017
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Announcing locations for 2017 women Veterans art exhibit
I am pleased to announce that art displays created by 10 women Veterans will be featured at VA medical facilities across the country in March
January 13, 2017
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2017 National Women Veterans Summit scheduled for March 17-18 in Dallas, Texas
Women Veterans account for approximately 10 percent of the U.S. Veteran population, which will grow to 15 percent by 2030. While many of their challenges
January 12, 2017
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healthcare
National Health Awareness months in January
Ensuring the well-being of America’s Veterans includes raising awareness of important health topics. That’s why we’re highlighting the following national health awareness campaigns and how
January 11, 2017
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Military welcomes first women infantry Marines
Washington (CNN)An infantry battalion at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina received three historic additions Thursday — the first women infantry Marines. The three women will
January 5, 2017
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