VA to host virtual Women’s Health Public Forum

ALTOONA- The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center is hosting a virtual Women’s Health Public Forum on Thursday March, 9 from 5-6 p.m.

The forum, open to all female Veterans, will educate women about the wide-range of services the VA provides. Women Veterans will also have the opportunity to ask questions about their care or learn how to enroll and receive the benefits they have earned for serving the nation.

Altoona VA Chief of Staff, Dr. Angela Rowe, will be the featured speaker for the forum, which will also include VA representatives from: Women’s Health, Patient Advocacy, Enrollment and Eligibility, Nutrition and Food Services, My HealthEVet, Care in the Community and Mental Health.

“Reaching out to connect with Women who served our nation is an integral part of our mission to serve all Veterans in our community,” said Dr. Rowe. “Women Veterans have earned the personalized and compassionate care we offer, and this forum will give these heroines individualized attention to ensure they receive the specialized services and benefits we offer.”

Those interested in in attending the Women’s Health Public Forum should email: Susan.yohn@ va.gov or call 814943-8164 ext. 17186 to receive a Microsoft Teams link for the event.

The VA Medical Center, along with its five communitybased outpatient clinics, serves 14 counties and more than 27,000 Veterans, including more than 1,400 women Veterans. During the last three years, the facility has grown more than 50 services and added 400 personnel, while expanding its infrastructure foot print by adding 70,000 sq. feet of additional clinical and administrative space.

For more information, please contact Evan Hinkley, (814913-8164 ext. 18616).