VA to Host Virtual Town Hall Meeting for Women Veterans Regional VA Network Medical Centers to Participate

Among the topics of discussion will be the new PACT Act that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances.

Any woman Veteran may attend the virtual event via telephone by dialing 1-833-380-0517. Participants also may join the discussion via video at access.live/womenveterantownhall.  The video link and telephone number will not be active until just before the town hall meeting begins.

VASTLHCS supports the health, welfare, and dignity of female Veterans and their families by ensuring equal access to timely, sensitive, and quality care. Women Veterans are a diverse group—professionals, students, mothers, retirees—of varying ages, racial, ethnic, gender identities, and sexual orientation.

“As a woman Veteran, you’re part of the fastest-growing group within our Veteran population. And we’re dedicated to meeting your health care needs.”  said Jennifer Lind, VA St. Louis Women Veterans Program manager,  “No matter how you identify, your VA Women's health care team is here to help you get the services you need.”  

Approximately 6300 women Veterans are enrolled and receive care at the VASTLHCS. The Women's Health Program offers complete health care for women Veterans of all ages. Primary care providers specialize in women’s health. They work closely with specialists in gynecology, obstetrics, female urology, oncology, medicine, radiology, surgery, Menopause treatment, Ultrasounds, mammograms, Pap and HPV tests.

Women Veterans who need assistance or questions answered prior to the March 20 Virtual Town Hall can contact the national Women Veterans Call Center (WVCC) at https://www.womenshealth.va.gov or call 1-855-829-6626.

“Our Medical Center Director, Ms. Candace Ifabiyi, will give introductions.” said Lind, “Then our local PACT Act expert, Ms. Cynthia Lange, will present on the PACT ACT. We’ll also open up the lines for your questions. If you served in the armed forces and want to learn more about the VA health care services you’ve earned, I hope you will join us.”