New York/New Jersey VA Health Care Network

Women Veterans

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Services for Women Veterans Include: Obstetrics and Gynecological Services Pelvic Exams Pap Smears Maternity Care Hormone Replacement Therapy Transvaginal Ultrasound Mammography/Breast Care Services Accredited Mammography Services (ACR) Breast Ultrasound Breast Surgery (biopsy, Mastectomies, Reconstruction) Full Range of Cancer Treatment (Radiation Therapy, Chemotherapy) Sexual Trauma Counseling Primary Care Bone Densitometry Smoking Cessation Programs Homeless Women Veterans Program Cardiac Rehabilitation/Gender Specific Cardiology Care Dietary Consultations Persian Gulf Registry Urinary Health/Incontinence/Biofeedback Women's Substance Abuse Group Domestic Violence Programs Services for women Veterans are provided by VA providers or accredited community providers. Every woman Veteran has the right to a health care provide trained in women’s health. Women may also request a female or male provider at their discretion. For information on general VA health care benefits please see the Veterans Health Benefits Booklet.

For more information contact your local Women Veterans Program Manager
	Albany VA Medical Center Women’s Wellness Center Phone: (518) 626-5519 Women Veterans Program Manager Carolyn Nugent Phone: (518) 626-5519 e-mail: Carolyn Nugent ***
	Bath VA Medical Center Women’s Wellness Center Phone: (607) 664-4635 Women Veterans Program Manager Greta Ledgerwood RN BSN (607) 664-4662 e-mail: Greta Ledgerwood ***
	Buffalo VA Medical Center Women’s Primary Care Wellness Center Women Veterans Program Manager Jill B. LaMantia, MSN, RN (716) 862-8891 e-mail: Jill B. LaMantia ***
	Canandaigua VA Medical Center Information on women’s health services Women Veterans Program Manager Greta Ledgerwood RN BSN (585) 393-7621 e-mail: Greta Ledgerwood ******
	Syracuse VA Medical Center Women’s Wellness Center Phone: (315) 425-4652 Women Veterans Program Manager Mary LaRussa, FNP-BC (315) 425-4400 x53866 e-mail: Mary LaRussa ***

For Women Veterans, VA is Here

VA welcomes women Veterans. We are committed to providing high-quality services in a sensitive and safe environment at all VA facilities. Women Veteran Program Managers are available at each VA medical center to assist women Veterans with questions and coordinate services (see contact information on this page).

Each woman Veteran is assigned a Women’s Health Primary Care Provider. These experienced providers are trained to deliver comprehensive primary care, as well as routine women’s health care. You will be at the center of a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) where a provider, nurse, and others will work with you to manage your health care:

• Primary care: general medical care for acute and chronic conditions, such as chronic pain, high blood pressure, and diabetes
• Preventive care: immunizations and cancer screenings (breast and cervical), osteoporosis screening and management
• Gender-specific care
• Birth control, family planning, and preconception counseling

Learn more about the gender-specific services VA has to offer

• Women Veterans Health Care
• Health and Wellness
• Telehealth
• Maternity Care
• Infertility
• Military Sexual Trauma

Women Veterans Call Center

The Women Veterans Call Center provides women Veterans information about VA services and resources, benefits, and eligibility. The toll-free line is available Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. ET and on Saturdays 8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. ET. Please see our Women Veterans Call Center website or call 855-VA-WOMEN (855-829-6636). Call, chat, or text are all available.