Center for Women Veterans, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

06/02/2026

VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease.

VA Research recently published three News Briefs highlighting findings on spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease and VA hospital care quality.

06/01/2026

💜 “We are taking action, building trust, and ensuring that no woman Veteran who served is left behind.”

That’s the mission behind the Women Veterans Enrollment Summit.

Executive Director for the Center for Women Veterans and U.S. Air Force Veteran Jacquie Hayes-Byrd reminds us that connection matters – and sometimes all it takes is one Battle Buddy reaching back to help another sister Veteran take the next step.

Join us at the Women Veterans Enrollment Summit to connect with VA resources, enrollment support, health care information, and a community built for Women Veterans.

📍 San Antonio, Texas
📅 July 24–25, 2026

✨ Scan the QR code in the graphic to register and learn more.
https://whova.com/portal/registration/bIpBmx5GL4oTJcmYk45h/
Bring a Battle Buddy.
Because no woman Veteran should feel unseen or left behind.

06/01/2026

From uniform to unforgettable: The story of Navy Veteran Mayumi Kimura.
Read her fully story:

The story of Mayumi Kimura, Navy Veteran and deputy secretary for Women Veteran Affairs, California Department of Veterans Affairs.

06/01/2026

Did you know you can request a discharge upgrade or correction?

The Department of Veterans Affairs provides:
📌Step-by-step instructions that are specific to your situation
📌PDFs of the forms you'll need to complete that you can download
📌The address where you’ll mail your application and supporting documents (be sure to use the address we give you so your application goes to the right board)

Learn more: https://www.va.gov/resources/request-a-discharge-upgrade-or-correction/

05/31/2026

Have your visited our website lately? It is new has a fresh new look and women Veteran centric benefits, services, resources, research and more.

Your service deserves recognition and support that fits YOU. Bookmark your new virtual home, visit today, and help spread the word to your Sister Veterans!

🔗 https://department.va.gov/center-for-women-veterans/

05/30/2026

If you’re looking for tools to track your drinking habits, try the VetChange app. Stay focused with resources like daily check-ins, tools like “Distraction Ideas,” and motivating reminders so you can stick to your goals. https://mobile.va.gov/app/vetchange

05/29/2026

Women Veterans, the VA is coming to you!

Have you registered for the Women Veterans Enrollment Initiative, "Boots on the Ground, for Boots on the Ground," Southwest Regional Summit at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, in San Antonio, TX, on July 24–25, 2026?

If not, register and learn more here: https://whova.com/portal/registration/bIpBmx5GL4oTJcmYk45h/

The Center for Women Veterans (CWV) in partnership with the Office of Women’s Health (OWH) is making it easier than ever for women Veterans to enroll in your earned VA benefits and services, get all of the resources you need to succeed and build a community.

Register and and bring a Battle Buddy with you!

05/29/2026

Data from VA’s Million Veteran Program is advancing research on the mental health conditions that affect Veterans across all groups—including women Veterans. Through this work, researchers are deepening our understanding of depression, PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and anxiety, helping shape better care for those who have served.
Learn more at https://ow.ly/7x4j50YSQb8

05/29/2026

Celebrate life with a homemade savory breakfast! Check out this nutrient-packed veggie frittata on the VA recipe page.

https://www.nutrition.va.gov/NUTRITION/docs/Recipes/Breakfast/StoveToOvenVegetableFrittataNOV2022.pdf #

05/29/2026

If you need help understanding your VA medications, the Ask a Pharmacist app can be a helpful resource. It can walk you through dosage instructions, explain side effects, and help you find a nearby VA pharmacy. https://mobile.va.gov/app/ask-a-pharmacist