Miami VAHS’s Commitment to Women Veterans
The Miami VA Healthcare System celebrated the grand opening of a new Breast Imaging Center at the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center Aug. 5, 2010. The new center is located in the Medical Center’s Radiology Department and will provide comprehensive breast imaging services for Women Veterans. Services offered at the new center include digital mammography, stereotactic core breast biopsy, breast ultrasound and ultrasound-guided breast biopsy, fine needle aspirations and cyst aspirations.
Program Mission
The Miami VA Healthcare System is committed to serving the comprehensive health care needs of Women Veterans.
Program Description
The Women's Health Program at the Miami VA Healthcare System provides comprehensive, equitable care to Women Veterans. The program includes outpatient, inpatient and residential services.
Services Provided
Outpatient Services
Primary Care and Specialty Clinics: Provides medical evaluation and treatment, including the following preventive, education and treatment services.
Primary Care
- General health examinations
- Osteoporosis risk assessment
- Colorectal cancer screening
- Cardiovascular risk assessment
- Hypertension evaluation
- Smoking cessation counseling
- Nutrition counseling
- Breast cancer evaluation and treatment
- Sexual trauma referrals
- Maternity care referrals (Fee Basis/Community providers) Newborn's care not included.
- Social Work referrals
- Vaccinations
- Other treatment
Specialty Care
Women's Health Clinics
The Women's Health Clinic is located in Room A-105 on the first floor of Bldg. 1, from 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Women's Wellness Clinic: The Women's Wellness Clinic provides high quality medical care for women, including comprehensive gynecological and medical evaluations and treatment. Gender-related preventive care, especially for cancer is provided:
- Pap smears
- Breast examinations
- Sexual transmitted disease screening
- Family planning and contraception
- Preventive health education, i.e. breast self examination and other health topics
Mammography referrals
Gynecology Clinic
The Gynecology Clinic provides acute treatment and gynecologic assessment, surgical evaluation, post operative follow-up and ambulatory procedures (i.e. colposcopy). Menopausal counseling and treatment is available. The clinic is available at the Medical Center and one day a week at the Broward OPC.
Other Services
Social Work
- Psychosocial assessments
- Referrals to VA and community resources
- Outreach to community agencies and organizations
Screening Mammography: is performed by Radiology Service at the Medical Center and the Broward OPC. Diagnostic mammography is available at the Medical Center.
Breast Clinic: A Breast Clinic is available at the Medical Center one day a week to provide evaluations and follow-up.
Sexual Trauma Clinic: A multi-disciplinary treatment team, including a psychiatrist, psychologist, and a social worker provides assessments, evaluations, and treatment for men and women who have a history of military sexual trauma.
Other Outpatient Mental Health Services: Mental health services are available through consultation to Mental Health and Behavioral Science and Psychology Services for depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance abuse and other conditions. A psychiatric clinic is available ½ day a week in the Women's Health Clinic. Mental health services are also available within the Primary Care Teams at the Medical Center and the Outpatient Clinics.
Satellite and Community Based Outpatient Clinics: The following satellite and CBOC's provide services for Women Veterans through Primary Care Teams:
Coral Springs VA CBOC
9900 W. Sample Road, Suite 100
Coral Springs, Fl. 33065
(954) 575-4940
Deerfield Beach VA CBOC
2100 S.W. 10th Street
Deerfield Beach, Fl. 33442
(954) 570-5572
Hollywood VA CBOC
3702 Washington St., Suite 201
Hollywood, Fl. 33021
(954) 986-1811
Homestead VA CBOC
950 Krome Ave., Suite 401
Homestead, Fl. 33030
(305) 248-0874
Key Largo VA CBOC
105662 Overseas Highway
Key Largo, Fl. 33037
(305) 451-0164
Key West CBOC
1350 Douglas Circle
Key West, Fl. 33030
(305) 293-4609
Broward OPC
9800 W. Commercial Blvd.
Sunrise, Fl. 33351
(954) 475-5500
Pembroke Pines VA CBOC
7369 Sheridan Street, Suite 102
Hollywood, Fl. 33024
(954) 894-1668
Other Outpatient Clinics/Programs
Health Care for Homeless Veterans
1492 West Flagler Street (1st Floor)
Miami, Florida 33135
(305) 541-5864
Outpatient Substance Abuse Clinic (OSAC)
1492 West Flagler Street (2nd Floor)
Miami, Florida 33135
(305) 541-8435
Inpatient Services: Inpatient services for Women Veterans are available in the following Services: Medical, Surgical, Long-Term/Extended Care/Community Living Center, Spinal Cord Injury Unit and Mental Health & Behavioral Science.
Residential Services: Residential treatment programs are also available in Mental Health and Behavioral Science Service for mental stress, depression, substance abuse, PTSD, and other mental health issues.
Contact Us
Please contact the Women Veterans Program Manager at (305) 575-7000, Ext. 4513 if you need further information about the Women's Health Care Program at the Miami VA Healthcare System. She is located in the Women's Health Clinic.
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