About the Program
Women who have served in the Armed Forces are eligible for a variety of veterans benefits. VA actively encourages women to utilize the benefits due them.
The Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks Women's Health Program targets programs and facilities to meet the unique needs of female veterans.
Services Offered
Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks services for women include —
- gynecology services
- breast exams and mammography
- reproductive health care
- Pap Smears
- Contraceptive services
- Menopause management and hormone replacement therapy
- Gender specific care and education
- Cancer screening
- Osteoporosis evaluation and treatment
- Prosthetic services
- Infertility evaluation and limited treatment
- Maternity care benefits
- Counseling and treatment for sexual trauma and assault occurred during military service
- PTSD and Substance abuse treatment and counseling
- Readjustment counseling
Patients will be referred to other VA facilities or to the community for any service not available at Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks.
Mental health services, including treatment for post traumatic stress disorder, are also available for women. Treatment for substance abuse is available as well.
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