Women are now the fastest growing subgroup of U.S. Veterans. The number of women Veterans is expected to increase dramatically in the next 10 years and VA health care is expected to be in high demand by the women Veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Department of Veterans Affairs understands the health care needs of women Veterans and is committed to meeting these needs. Women Veterans served and they deserve the best quality care.
The Minneapolis Women Veterans Comprehensive Health Center (WVCHC) was established in 1993. The mission is to provide comprehensive primary health care services to women veterans. An interdisciplinary clinic with staff members from Internal Medicine, Surgery, Nursing, Psychology, Psychiatry, Social Work, Dietetics, and Medical Administration was established and continues to provide comprehensive care for women veterans.
In addition to providing primary care in our clinic, we also offer endocrinology, gynecology, urology/gynecology, breast clinic, and mental health care within our designated space.
Learn more about women Veterans health care.
Goals
- Provide access to primary care, specialty care and mental health in one designated area for women
- Advance knowledge in women's health
- Mentor women healthcare students and professionals Partner with Fairview University National Center of Excellence in Women's Health
Cervical Cancer
Cervical Cancer Poster (1.81 MB, PDF)
Number: IB 10-322SM
Dimensions: 8.5" x 11"
The Women Veterans Health Strategic Health Care Group, in coordination with the WVPM Communications Workgroup, has created materials to raise awareness of the risk of cervical cancer and to promote regular Pap tests.
Cervical cancer was once the number one cause of death from cancer in women. Thanks to cervical cancer screening with the Pap test, the number of women in the United States who develop cervical cancer has dropped a great deal. With cervical cancer screening doctors can find cancer early or treat changes in the cervix before they develop into cancer. The VA provides gynecologic care, including routine pelvic exams and cervical cancer screening, to eligible women Veterans. Please talk with your VA provider about cervical cancer screening. Your provider can schedule your Pap test at a VA facility or refer you to an outside provider for testing.
Cervical Cancer Campaign*
Learn more* from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Poster (663 KB, PDF)
Number: IB 10-319SM
Dimensions: 8.5" x 11"
Breast cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in women. Mammograms can detect breast cancer early, and early detection makes a big difference in a woman’s chance of surviving. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October), the Women Veterans Health Program encourages all women Veterans who are 40 and older to have screening mammograms every one to two years. Women with a family history of breast cancer should talk about screening options with their provider.
Learn more* from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
