About the Program

Women who have served in the Armed Forces are eligible for a variety of veterans' benefits, and VA actively encourages women to utilize the benefits due them.

The VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System Women's Health Program targets programs and facilities to meet the unique needs of female veterans.

Services Offered

Services for women include -

• gynecology
• breast exams and mammography
• reproductive health care: contraceptive and infertility needs or surgical sterilization (NOTE: VA does not provide IVF)
• menopause treatment
• osteoporosis evaluation and treatment
• oncology (surgical and medical oncology for breast and reproductive diseases)
• counseling and treatment for sexual trauma

Patients are referred to other VA facilities or the community for services not available at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System.

Mental health services, including treatment for post traumatic stress disorder, are also available for women. Treatment for substance abuse is available as well.