This week, MMR was on the road for the Official Ribbon Cutting of the new Minneapolis VA Medical Center Women’s Clinic Friday, Jul. 24.
The clinic meets the unique needs of the approximately 10,000 women Veterans they serve. The Women’s Clinic, a comprehensive health center brings together primary care, gynecology, mental health, physical therapy, pharmacy, social work, dietician, and navigation services in a dedicated space, improving coordination and convenience of care.
The clinic was designed specifically for women Veterans, using patient-centered design to promote a positive, comfortable experience. The space also includes a lactation room, group therapy room, and state-of-the-art procedure rooms equipped with cutting-edge technology for gynecology services — creating a modern, private, and supportive experience. The new clinic will have its own exterior entrance and will double the on-site space dedicated to women Veterans.
Guests include:
- Dr. Erin Krebs, Acting Women’s Health Medical Director for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Justin Barry, Engineer Tech, project lead for the Women’s Clinic Construction
- Pat Kelly, Director, Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Toni McWilliams, Veteran and Peer Specialist, Minneapolis VA Medical Center
- Jessie Rae Rayle, Veteran and Consumer Advisory Board Member, Minneapolis VA
