United States Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Palo Alto Health Care System

Women's Health Care Services

Events for Women Veterans at the Palo Alto and Menlo Park Divisions:
  • Overcoming Emotional Eating - 11-Week Class in Menlo Park
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  • Relaxation Enhancement Group for Female Veterans 
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  • Bay Area Military Women's Collaborative Read More>>
  • Women's Spirituality Group meets every Tuesday. Read More>>
  • Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meetings Temporarily canceled

 VAPAHCS Women Veterans Health Center
The Women Veterans Health Center provides specialty medical services for the health care needs of Women Veterans within VAPAHCS.

 Women's Prevention, Outreach & Education Center (WPOEC)
Women's Prevention, Outreach and Education Center provides outpatient services dedicated to the emotional health and well-being of Women Veterans. This center was designed to meet the needs of the growing female Veteran population within VAPAHCS.

 Women's Trauma Recovery Program (WTRP)
The Women's Trauma Recovery Program provides specialty residential treatment for military women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is the first and longest standing program of its kind and is open to women across the country.

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VA Report: America's Women Veterans
Military Service History and VA Benefit Utilization Statistics

Did you know that women are the fastest growing group within the Veteran population? Learn more about the The changing face of Women Veterans and what the VA is doing to meet their health care needs.

She Wore These Boots Video

The "She Wore These" Video addresses the challenges presented by the growing number of Women Veterans in the VA system and actions being taken to ensure they receive quality women's health care.

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  Women Veterans Health Program
Celebrate Women’s Health Week: Good health is a commitment you make to yourself! Let VA help you make and keep this commitment during Women’s Health Week and beyond. Let VA help!

Women Veterans Health Program Monthly Feature
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Previous Monthly Topics:
- Sexual Trauma
- Breast Cancer
- Cholesterol
- Chronic Pain
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Mental Health
- Skin Cancer
- Stress
- Women's History Month