U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs CWV - News Update
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs sent this bulletin at 03/28/2017 01:39 PM EDT
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In Case You Missed It: The Center for Women Veterans is sharing recent news stories that may be of interest to women Veterans, military women, and their supporters on a weekly basis. Share your thoughts about them on social media with the hashtag #womenVets.
03/27/2017 07:00 AM EDT
Snowmass hosts the 31st annual Winter Sports Clinic. [from Western Slope]
03/27/2017 07:00 AM EDT
They say activities like this allow for some much needed "me time." [from NTV ABC]
03/27/2017 07:00 AM EDT
The Deborah Sampson Act, a bipartisan bill recently introduced, seeks to improve the benefits and services our nation provides to our women Veterans -- benefits and services these brave women Veterans, and their families, have rightly earned and justly deserve. [from the Booneville Democrat]
03/27/2017 07:00 AM EDT
More than 1 million Veterans identify as LGBT, according to a news release from the medical center. And sexual orientation and gender identity matter in health care. [from the Valley News]
03/27/2017 07:00 AM EDT
For years, women Veterans were unrecognizable in the community - Veterans services are very male-focused, and women often get pushed aside. [from The Sacramento Bee]
03/27/2017 07:00 AM EDT
After receiving the Purple Heart and Distinguished Flying Cross, Maj. Mary Jennings Hegar fought for the right to fight. [from National Geographic]
03/25/2017 07:00 AM EDT
These are a few of the women Jennifer McIntyre photographed, with snippets of their stories as told to her. [from SLR Lounge]
03/25/2017 07:00 AM EDT
Many women Veterans receive their care outside of the VA health care system, where clinicians may not inquire about military service or may be unaware of Veterans' unique reproductive health risks.
03/24/2017 07:00 AM EDT
The VA guarantees to reimburse up to 25 percent of the lender's loss if a borrower defaults. This protection encourages lenders to offer VA loans with lower rates, no down payment and easier guidelines to qualify. [from Bankrate]
03/24/2017 07:00 AM EDT
The women were saluted on the slopes at the Mount Sunapee Resort, and lift attendants, ski patrol, guests and volunteers showed their appreciation by wearing ribbons. [from New Hampshire Union Leader]
03/24/2017 07:00 AM EDT
Based upon the data collected and analyzed, the FY16 annual report includes 14 recommendations and four continuing concerns the committee made to the Secretary of Defense. [from U.S. Department of Defense]
03/24/2017 07:00 AM EDT
A national study commissioned by the VA, Barriers to Care for Women Veterans, found that 52 percent of women Veterans said they needed mental health care, but only 24 percent sought treatment. [from the Hartford Courant]
03/23/2017 07:00 AM EDT
The flickr album of the WIMSA celebration.
03/23/2017 07:00 AM EDT
Loretta Walsh became the first of more than 12,000 women to serve in the military during the World War I. [from the Department of Defense]
03/23/2017 07:00 AM EDT
At a joint hearing of the Senate and House Veterans Affairs committees on Wednesday, Veterans pushed their agendas, especially the cause of women Veterans. [from WBUR 90.9]
03/23/2017 07:00 AM EDT
Col. Kristin Goodwin will take over as the academy's commandant after she is confirmed by the Senate. [from the Air Force Times]
03/23/2017 07:00 AM EDT
The Medical Center held a Women Veteran's Recognition Program and Ceremony Wednesday to continue to honor women Veterans who serve in the military. [from 13 WIBW]
03/23/2017 07:00 AM EDT
The legislation, Boozman said, will help improve services for the 21,000 female Veterans living in Arkansas. [from Arkansas Online]
03/22/2017 07:00 AM EDT
Many women don't like seeking treatment in facilities that have focused almost exclusively on men, but the VA is changing that. [from WFMZ-TV News]
03/22/2017 07:00 AM EDT
Participation is open to active-duty service members and Veterans with spinal cord injuries, orthopedic amputations, visual impairments, and certain neurological problems and disabilities.
03/22/2017 07:00 AM EDT
This event is one of many being held across the country honoring the 100-year anniversary of World War I.
03/22/2017 07:00 AM EDT
The new legislation comes as lawmakers and military leaders grapple with their response to allegations that hundreds of active-duty troops and reservists have actively participated in sharing nude photos and harassment of female military colleagues. [from Military Times]
03/22/2017 07:00 AM EDT
Many women don't like seeking treatment in facilities that have focused almost exclusively on men, but the VA is changing that. [from Stars and Stripes]
03/21/2017 07:00 AM EDT
Acclaimed Veteran Writer Kayla Williams presents Loretta Perfectus Walsh, the first enlisted woman in the U.S. Military. [from The United States World War One Centennial Commission]
03/21/2017 07:00 AM EDT
A podcast about an administration that has bipartisan support. [from NPR]
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