About the Program

Women who have served in the Armed Forces are eligible for a variety of veterans benefits. VA actively encourages women to utilize the benefits due them.

The VAMC Fayetteville Women's Health Program targets programs and facilities to meet the unique needs of female veterans.

Services Offered

VAMC Fayetteville services for women include —

• health screening
• immunizations
• primary care
• blood pressure screening
• cholesterol screening
• breast exam
• pelvic exam
• pap smear
• hormone/contraceptive therapy

Referrals for —

• mammography
• colposcopy
• bone density
• major GYN abnormalities
• OB/maternity

Patient Education —

• self-breast exam
• perimenopausal
• menopause
• sexuality
• aging 
• cardiac risk factors
• nutrition
• osteoporosis
• premenstrual syndrome

Mental health services, including treatment for post traumatic stress disorder, are also available for women. Treatment for substance abuse is available as well.

A Women Veterans Program Manage is available to assist women in obtaining information related to VA programs, benefits, and services.