Masking, Screening and Visitation Update

Beginning Monday, May 8, 2023, masking will be optional in non-clinical areas and outpatient waiting areas of our main hospital campus and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC). COVID-19 screenings will also be optional.

Masking will remain required in high-risk and patient care areas at Hines VA’s main medical campus. Patients or staff can request that a mask be worn, and anyone displaying COVID-19 symptoms will be asked to mask. Masks will remain available for all visitors.

Mandatory COVID-19 screening will no longer be required. All entrances previously closed for COVID-19 safety procedures will be reopened.

Masking, screening and visitation requirements remain dependent on the community transmission levels and may be adjusted as needed.

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National Donut Day celebration

When:

Fri. Jun 2, 2023, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm CT

Where:

Edward Hines Junior Hospital

Main Lobby

Cost:

Free

Hines VA is hosting the Salvation Army with Captain Shield and volunteers dressed as Donut Lassies for National Donut Day in the main lobby from 9 a.m. - noon.

National Donut Day was established in 1938 by The Salvation Army in Chicago to help those in need during the Great Depression and to commemorate the work of the “Donut Lassies,” who served donuts to soldiers during World War I.

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