Women Veterans forum schedule for FY26
By Linda Wondra, Public Affairs Officer
All women Veterans are invited to participate in an upcoming focus group or town hall this fiscal year. LET YOUR VOICE COUNT!
VA values the care provided to women Veterans and we pride ourselves in providing exceptional health care options to all Veterans, especially women Veterans.
Jonathan M. Wainwright VA's Women Veterans Program Manager, Jennifer Oetman, invites all women Veterans - even if you are not receiving care at the VA - to join any of our upcoming forums to collaborate with VA on health care options for women Veterans. What care are you looking for from VA?
Following is a list of upcoming opportunities to join us in answering your questions and hearing your wants and needs. NO RSVP required; join us for any or all of these events.
- January 15 (2026) | 5-6 p.m. | Women's Health Tele-Town Hall
(Virtual only – Details to be announced)
- March 5 (2026) | 3-4 p.m. | Women Veterans Focus Group (virtual)
tinyurl.com/Focus-Group-030526 or call 205-235-3524 (enter code 118 272 771#)
- May 21 (2026) | 3-4 p.m. | Women Veterans Focus Group (virtual)
tinyurl.com/Focus-Group-052126 or call 205-235-3524 (enter code 483 541 384#)
- July 23 (2026) | 5 -6 p.m. | Women’s Health Town Hall
(Hybrid – details to be announced)
- August 20 (2026) | 3-4 p.m. | Women Veterans Focus Group (virtual)
tinyurl.com/Focus-Group-082026 or call 205-235-3524 (enter code 824 699 883#)
For any questions about these events, please contact Jennifer Oetman, MSW/LICSW, at jennifer.oetman@va.gov or call 509-525-5200, ext. 27159. Let VA be your provider of choice!