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Eligibility & Enrollment
Assistance is available to help women veterans determine eligibility for VA services and complete necessary steps for enrollment.
Please contact Renee Wagner if you have questions or need assistance enrolling for VA services.
Below please find VA materials specific to eligibility and enrollment:
OIF/OEF Combat Veterans Eligibility: You may be eligible for FREE VA Medical Care for 2-years following your separation from military services. Seamless Transition provides benefits information and assistance to eligible veterans who honorably fought and served in our Nation's armed forces. Please see the Returning Veterans Fact sheet for more information: http://www1.va.gov/opa/fact/docs/returning_vets.doc
VA Health Care System Eligibility & Enrollment: Don't lose out on your benefits. The Department of Veterans Affairs is here to assist you in determining your eligibility: http://www.va.gov/healtheligibility/
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Screening & Assessment
Screens and assessment is available for chronic stress, trauma, and related issues.
Comprehensive screening, assessment, and diagnostic services are available for women's emotional and mental health care.
ContactRenee Wagner for more information.
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Case Management
Case management services are available to assist women veterans to access VA services for women, and provide guidance with housing issues, family services, and skills training.
Federal Benefits for Women Veterans and Dependents Workshop
Learn about your federal benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits Administration Regional Office staff.
Sign up now! Contact Renee Wagner for more information.
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Primary Care & Health Promotion
Women’s health consultation, education, and direct clinical services for risk assessment, health promotion, and health maintenance. Ongoing coordination with Women's Health Clinic.
Returning Women's Health Connection Clinic
Integrated health care visit for thorough health screening and assessment. Meet with a physician,health promotion specialist, and social worker during one convenient visit.
Sign up now! Contact Renee Wagner for more information and to schedule an appointment. Location of service: VA Palo Alto Division, 3801 Miranda Avenue, Building 5, 2nd Floor, Palo Alto, CA.
Women Veterans Health Program
The VA Palo Alto Health Care System's (VAPAHCS) Women Veterans Health Center at Palo Alto provides a full range of medical services. WPOEC collaborates closely with the Women'sHealth Center to including primary care, preventive health screening, gender specific care for breast and cervical cancer screening, reproductive care, and other health care services.
Please contact Ann Thrailkill, Women Veterans Program Manager at (650) 493-5000, ext.64153.
Stress Management & Health Promotion: Interested in learning about the impact of stress on your health? Interested in sleeping more or smoking less?
Sign up now! Contact Dr. Natara Garovoy for more information.
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Mental Health
Specialized group and individual services for:
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and related issues including:
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Outreach and Education
Outreach and education efforts to increase awareness of VA services available for women veterans, including:
Returning Women's Group: Women who have worked in support of efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan are welcome join to discuss your transition from military to civilian life. Women are encouraged to share, listen, relate, and learn.
Sign up now! Contact Renee Wagner for more information.
Wellness Program: Our staff will work as a liaison between the VA health system and the female veteran to create an individual wellness plan, including eligibility information and benefits, connection to health services, and well-being assessment.
Sign up now! Contact Renee Wagner for more information.
Outreach: Staff currently participate in various outreach activities throughout the health care system with the hope of getting the good word out regarding VA services for women.
Sign up now! Contact Renee Wagner for more information.
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