LGBTQ+ Women’s Health and General Veterans Town Halls Hosted by VA
By Dolores Quintana
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is organizing a Women’s Health Virtual Town Hall on Thursday, June 29, 2023, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 p.m. PT. The event, titled “VA Takes Pride in LGBTQ+ Care,” aims to provide LGBTQ-identifying Veterans with valuable information about healthcare and supportive services available through the VA.
During the virtual town hall, participants will have the opportunity to learn about the various resources and services tailored to meet the unique healthcare needs of LGBTQ+ individuals. The event aims to address any questions or concerns that LGBTQ-identifying Veterans may have regarding accessing care within the VA system.
The town hall will be held online, ensuring accessibility for all participants. Admission to the event is free of charge, making it an inclusive opportunity for LGBTQ-identifying Veterans to engage with VA representatives and gain valuable insights into available healthcare options.
For more information about the Women’s Health Virtual Town Hall and LGBTQ+ care services provided by the VA, interested individuals can contact Candace Witten at candace.witten@va.gov. Additionally, participants can access the Microsoft Teams link for the event at www.tinyurl.com/27m6nap9.
On the same day, there will be a General Virtual Town Hall for Veterans 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. PT. Use this WebEx link listed below to join on Thursday, June 29, at the appropriate time.
https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=m8e06b4ecb08f26b0bce4cb1c8f771bf8
If you want to join by phone, dial in #: +14043971596 USA Toll Number, Access code: 2761 644 9466.
