Care for Women Veterans Living in “The Second Spring”
By Gloria Hairston, Director of Public Affairs
DC VAMC Women’s Health hosts a collaborative menopause information fair for women Veterans living in perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause.
The Washington DC VA Medical Center’s Women’s Health Team hosted The Second Spring: A Menopause Information Fair geared specifically for women Veterans living in perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause on Saturday, October 4, 2025. The event was coordinated to address a pivotal phase in the women’s health journey, bringing together VA services and community resources to address:
- Hormone harmony and gynecology
- Mental wellness
- Nutrition and healthy cooking
- Whole health and movement
- Medication and pharmacy services
The four-hour event was held at the medical center where over 60 women Veterans participated, receiving wellness checks and immunizations, Service Act & PACT Act screenings, and individualized care plans to address their genders-specific health and wellness goals.
To learn more about the DC VAMC Women’s Health services, contact 202-745-8582.