Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration (VA) provides low- to no-cost care to enrolled veterans with low incomes. This study assessed the associations between VA coverage and …
Abstract: Substance use disorder (SUD) represents a substantial health burden to US Veterans. We aimed to quantify recent time trends in Veterans' substance-specific disorders …
Abstract: Women Veterans who use the VA also often have complex care needs, given physical and mental health comorbidities that complicate routine care management, and may require …
Abstract: Background: The Veterans Health Administration (VA) refers patients to community providers for specialty services not available on-site. However, community-level …
Abstract: Despite substantial efforts to counter sexual assault and harassment in the military, both remain persistent in the Armed Services. In February 2021, President Biden …
Abstract: Background: The Veterans Health Administration (VA) is the largest integrated health system in the US and provides access to comprehensive primary care. Women Veterans …
Abstract: Although they are a minority of patients served by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), women Veterans comprise a fast-growing segment of these patients and have …
Abstract: Background: Gender sensitivity of providers and staff has assumed increasing importance in closing historical gender disparities in health care quality and outcomes. The …
Abstract: Purpose of the Study: To examine whether Veteran status influences (a) women’s survival to age 80 years without disease and disability and (b) indicators of successful, …