Stories
Madison VA Hospital and Clinics stories and highlights for the Veterans, their families, and caregivers.
Chronic Pain: How the VA Can Help
Did you know that acute and chronic pain is the number one reported problem by female active-duty service members and veterans? Whole Health is now offering the Empower Program for Chronic Pain Self-Management.
October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
About 1 in 8 women in the United States will have breast cancer during her lifetime. Almost everyone will know someone whose life has been affected by breast cancer. The good news is that improvements in early detection and treatment have increased breast cancer survival rates.
Making History: Wisconsin’s First All-female Honor Flight
Of the 88 women veterans aboard Badger Honor Flight's 41st mission on May 14th 2022, 84 were Vietnam-era veterans and one was a World War II veteran. For the first time, the organization flew a group of mostly women veterans to Washington, D.C., to see the memorials built in honor of their service.
She Wears the Boots: A Podcast for Women Veterans
For podcast fans, there is a VA podcast that is dedicated to recognizing of the unique needs of women Veterans. She Wears the Boots, a podcast from the Veterans Health Administration Office of Women’s Health, offers veterans resources and services in the VA that can foster resiliency and health.
Women's Veterans Day is June 12!
“Thank you for service,” we hear it often, but did you know there is a Veterans Day specifically for Women Veterans?
August: Skin Safety Awareness Month
Spending time outside is a great way to be physically active, reduce stress, and get vitamin D. You can work and play outside without raising your skin cancer risk by protecting your skin from the sun.
Don’t Suffer in Silence, We Can Help with Menopause Symptoms!
Menopause doesn’t need to slow you down! Symptoms of menopause can be distressing and uncomfortable but we can help you cope and reduce your suffering. Don’t suffer in silence, talk with your VA provider about managing perimenopause and menopause symptoms today!
June: LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Month
Did you know that June is LGBTQ+ Health Month? There are so many resources and services that are specialized and available to our LGBTQ+ Veterans.
Moving the Body
Our Whole Health team is available to work with you to match your needs and interests with a physical activity to help you get closer to your best active self this summer!
Madison Gerofit Program
Can women Veterans participate in Gerofit? YES! Gerofit is a free, supervised exercise program offered to Veterans 65 years and older with exercises focused to improve cardiovascular health, strength, balance, and flexibility.
