United States Department of Veterans Affairs
United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Hudson Valley Healthcare System

WOMEN'S HEALTH SERVICES

PRIMARY CARE is offered Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. Physical exams include a full range of preventive health screenings and treatment. Shuttle service is available to Bronx Campus for Gynecological clinic. Pharmacy dispenses prescribed medications. Patients are referred to a variety of health education classes and specialty clinics.

WOMEN'S HEALTH CLINIC is available Tuesdays at the Montrose Campus from 8am-11am and Friday's at the Castle Point Campus from 8am to 4:30 pm. Services include pelvic and breast exam, cervical cancer screening, pap smear, contraception, management of menopause, surgical consultation and procedures, referral for obstetrical care, gynecology and infertility care excluding in vitro fertilization.

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES include evaluation and treatment of conditions such as anxiety, depression, psychotic disorders, substance abuse and post traumatic stress. All patients are screened for military sexual trauma. A support group, social work services, and other support services are regularly available.

ANNUAL WOMEN VETERANS HEALTH FAIR is held yearly in the Fall at the Castle Point Campus. This annual event provides women veterans the opportunity to network with others while learning about VA benefits and health resources. Speakers are invited to provide health education on important health topics.

POINT OF CONTACT

Point of Contact
OEF Veterans

Women Veterans
Program Manager

845-831-2000 x5658
Castle Point
914-737-4400 x2757
Montrose
Juliana Laurenzi, LCSW-R
Program Manager
845-831-2000 x4628
914-943-8146 Cell
Jennifer Gritsipis
Women Veterans Program Assistant
845-831-2000 x5823
Castle Point
914-737-4400 x2154
Montrose
Debra Lucas
Patient Advocate
914-737-4400 x2658
914-943-8489 Cell
Valerie Johnson
Military Sexual Trauma Coordinator
914-737-4400 x3739
Sonya Shabinsky, LCSW
Social Work Case Manager
914-737-4400 x3798
914-760-2472 Cell