Health Conditions & Resources

Breast Lumps in Women

Provides information on the many causes of breast lumps, breast cancer risk and evaluation and treatment of breast lumps.

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Information for Women with Disabilities

Health information for women with disabilities. The CDC's disability and health team has targeted women with disabilities as a major area of emphasis and works to promote their health and well-being.

Clinical Breast Care Project (CBCP)

Collaborative effort between Windber Medical Center and Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Project integrates prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and continuing care with advances in risk reduction, informatics, tissue banking and research to decrease the morbidity and mortality of breast cancer among American women.

Disability Information for Young Women & Girls

Information on the difference between illnesses and disabilities, rehabilitation, spinal cord injuries, becoming independent and many other topics.

Fibrocystic Breast Condition - Fibrocystic Changes

Provides information on fibrocystic breasts, which are characterized by lumpiness and discomfort.

Frequently Asked Questions from Women Veterans

Information from the Center for Women Veterans on health and other topics.

National Association of State Women Veteran Coordinators

Works to exchange ideas, information and training to facilitate service for women Veterans and to secure uniformity, equality and effectiveness in providing these services to women Veterans.

National Breast Cancer Foundation

Increases awareness of breast cancer through education and provides free mammograms for those in need.

National Women's Health Information Center

Get answers to your questions and find valuable resources from the federal government source for women's health information. Browse specific programs.

Online Library - Maternal & Child Health Information (MCH)

Provides timely information including the weekly newsletter MCH Alert, resource guides, full text publications, databases, and links to Maternal and Child Health sites.

State Health Facts - 50 State Comparisons

Allows comparisons of health data for all 50 states. Covers demographics and the economy, health status, health coverage and uninsured, Medicaid and SCHIP, health costs and budgets, Medicare, providers and service use, women's and children's health and more.

TRICARE Coverage for Breast Cancer MRI Screening

Discusses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) screenings covered by TRICARE. Breast cancer is estimated to be the third most common cancer among TRICARE beneficiaries.

TRICARE Enhances Dental Benefit for Pregnant Women

Article discusses the recent enhancement of the TRICARE Dental Program that authorizes an additional dental cleaning for pregnant enrollees.

TRICARE Maternity Coverage

Provides important information on which maternity care services are and are not covered by TRICARE.

TRICARE Prime Maternity Care Brochures

Provides information about services provided by TRICARE during and after pregnancy.

U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion & Preventive Medicine (USACHPPM) - Nutrition During Pregnancy & Postpartum

Provides links to dietary supplements and nutrition information for pregnant and postpartum mothers.

U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion & Preventive Medicine (USACHPPM) - Pregnancy/Postpartum Physical Training (PPPT)

Discusses the Army-wide PPPT program that standardizes mandatory physical training for all pregnant and postpartum soldiers.

VA Center for Women Veterans

Information and reports for women Veterans covering topics that include health care, mental health and sexual trauma counseling. Download the fact sheet for more information, or read the 25 most frequently asked questions.

VA Women Veteran Services

Information on VA health care benefits that are offered only to women Veterans.

VA's Ask a Question - IRIS

VA's Inquiry Routing and Information System (IRIS) provides answers to questions within five business days on subjects covering benefits and compensation, health care and medical eligibility, prosthetics and medical devices, women Veterans health care, minority Veterans policy and programs, home loan guaranty issues, vocational rehabilitation and employment benefits and consumer affairs.

Walter Reed Army Medical Center - Cervical Health

Provides links to basic information on cancer of the cervix, cervical dysplasia, cervical polyps, cervicitis, cervix biopsy and colposcopy.

Walter Reed Army Medical Center - Contraception

Provides links to basic information on 13 forms of contraception.

Walter Reed Army Medical Center - Endometriosis

Provides information about endometriosis, including frequent signs and symptoms, causes, increased risk factors and treatment options.

Walter Reed Army Medical Center - Gynecological Health

Provides links to basic information on specific gynecological conditions and prevention.

Walter Reed Army Medical Center - Infertility Problems in Women

Provides basic information on the possible causes and increased risks of infertility in women.

Who Cares - Source of Information about Health Care Products & Services

Web site to help you find reliable sources of information on health topics important to you, whether you're an older consumer or a family member, caregiver, or friend. Find links to agencies and organizations, learn how to spot misleading or deceptive claims and find out who you can contact to ask questions.

Women Veterans & VA Benefits

Brochure from the VFW provides information on VA benefits available for women, including those related specifically to women's health and other women's issues.

Women Veterans Health

Promotes the health, welfare and dignity of women Veterans and their families by ensuring access to timely, sensitive and quality health care.

Women's Health Tips from Army Medicine

General information on military medicine, health and self-care and specific information for women. Visit the National Women's Health Information Center for more resources.

Women's Health, Diseases & Conditions

Information from Walter Reed Army Medical Center on specific women's health issues including symptoms, causes, risks, preventative measures, outcomes, complications, treatment and post-procedure care.

Women's Policy, Inc.

Information on women's issues in Congress, including social, economic and health issues. The Source Newsletter covers women's issues in Congress.

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