About the Program
The Women Veterans Health Care Program is an integral part of the Brooklyn Campus of the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System. We pay special attention to women veterans with a focus on health promotion, disease prevention and management, and the emotional well-being of women veterans.
Women veterans who have received an honorable or general under honorable discharge from the military may be eligible for care. Usually there is no charge to receive care for a service-connected disability if you have CHAMPVA or if your income is below a certain amount. A DD-214 or VA medical card from any VA Medical Center will be necessary at the time of registration.
PRIMARY CARE
Available in the Women's Health Center (7 West); 718-836-6600 x1269; Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8am-4:30pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays 1pm - 4:30pm. Services include preventive health screenings (breast and pelvic exams, Pap smear, HPV testing, mammography, etc); treatment of disease (diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, etc.); health education and referral to specialty clinics.
GYNECOLOGICAL CARE
Women's Health Center (7 West); 718-836-6600 x1269; Mondays 8am - 4:30pm; Wednesdays and Fridays 8am -12noon; Thursdays 1pm - 4:30pm. Services include pelvic exam, cervical cancer screening, contraception, management of menopausal symptoms, surgical consultation and procedures, referral for obstetrical care, evaluation and referral for infertility intervention excluding in vitro fertilization.
BREAST CLINIC
Evaluation and post surgery follow up clinic (twice monthly; first and third Thursday AM). Must be referred by primary provider.
PSYCHOSOCIAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Available in the Women's Health Center including social work, psychological counseling, military sexual trauma screening, counseling and referrals. Women's support groups and other mental health services including substance abuse treatment programs, intensive case management, day hospital and psychiatric evaluations and treatment can be accessed through Mental Health Service.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
*MOVE Program - Meets weekly on Tuesday mornings to assist veterans in making healthy lifestyle changes; 718-836-6600 x1270.
*Smoking Cessation - Meets weekly on Tuesdays at 9:30am; Room 7-108. No referral necessary.
*Diabetes Care Self Management Class - Meets weekly (Wednesday 1-2pm medical issues; 2 - 3:30pm Nutrition); Room G-644 between pods C and D.
Annual Women Veterans Health Conference - Held yearly in May alternating between Brooklyn and Manhattan sites. Well attended event designed to provide an opportunity to network with other women veterans while learning about VA benefits and health resources.
Women Veterans Breakfast Club - Discussion group meets 2nd Wednesday of the month 9am - 10:15am, Room 7-108. Contact Amy Malkin-Ingoglia, Ph.d, at 718-836-6600 x6475.
*Open to women and men.
Patients will be referred to other VA facilities or to the community for any service not available at the Brooklyn Campus of the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System.
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