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ARMED FORCES NEWS |
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| The Department of Veterans Affairs has developed initiatives for women veterans that assure they receive their benefits. For example, most VA regional offices, medical centers and vet centers now have a Women Veterans’ Coordinator to assist women veterans in accessing VA benefits and health care services. In addition, women VA patients receive complete physical examinations upon admission, including breast and pelvic exams. Clinicians emphasize preventive health care and counseling, including contraceptive services and menopause management, Pap smears and mammography. VA Clinicians and Women Veterans Coordinators receive specialized training and sensitivity awareness to help sexual assault victims. Additionally, VA provides specialized counseling and treatment - including a national toll-free telephone number (1-800-827-1000) - for sexual trauma that occurred during military service. For more information on VA outreaches to women veterans, visit the Center for Women Veterans home page at http://www1.va.gov/womenvet/. |
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