News releases
News releases for VA Chicago health care. Media and community inquiries can be submitted via email to VHACHAJessBRNCOM@va.gov
July 23, 2025For over 44,000 Veterans in Chicago and northwest Indiana, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center is the best place to receive high-quality physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual care.
March 5, 2024The February Strategic Initiative Newsletter explains Jesse Browns fiscal year 2024 and 2025 strategic initiatives and includes the first quarter strategic summit that was held in January.
September 22, 2023Check out Jesse Brown's latest newsletter! Click "Download press release (PDF)" to view
September 13, 2023Sept. 16, 2023 - The Jesse Brown Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) will conduct an active shooter drill at the Adam Benjamin Jr. Outpatient Clinic in Crown Point, Indiana.
September 5, 2023Until 11:59pm local time on September 30, 2023, Veterans who deployed to a combat zone, never enrolled in VA health care, and left active duty between September 11, 2001 and October 1, 2013 are eligible to enroll directly in VA health care.
August 17, 2023Jesse Brown Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Chicago proudly celebrates the remarkable life and service of Mr. John L. Jones a distinguished World War II veteran who has reached the extraordinary milestone of 104 years.
August 7, 2023The Jesse Brown VA Medical Center announced that it received a four-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This is the first time CMS has included VA facilities in their annual Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.
August 3, 2023Did you know that Jesse Brown VAMC has four Community-Based Outpatient Clinics?
July 26, 2023Check out Jesse Brown's latest newsletter!
June 7, 2023On Saturday, June 10th, Jesse Brown VAMC will host a PACT Act Claims Clinic event from 9 am - 3 pm.