News Releases
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Hines VA seeks to Raze Vacant and Underutilized Buildings at Main Campus
April 06, 2023Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital has proposed razing nine vacant and underutilized buildings at the hospital’s main medical campus.
Joliet VA Clinic to host mobile food pantry on March 30
March 16, 2023Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital's Joliet Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) will host a mobile food pantry on March 30, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Hines VA celebrates Health Professions Education Week
March 13, 2023Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital joins Department of Veterans Affairs health care facilities nationwide in recognizing the contributions of academic partners and trainees during VA Health Professions Education Week (March 13 to 17, 2023).
Hines VA senior researcher named 2023 VA Magnuson Award winner
March 03, 2023Dr. Richard L. Lieber, a senior research career scientist at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital has received the 2023 Paul B. Magnuson Award.
Hines VA Hospital permanently housed over 300 homeless Veterans in 2022
January 26, 2023Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital provided 315 permanent housing placements to homeless Veterans in 2022, 128% of its year-end goal.
Hines VA Hospital to Host Job Fair on Jan. 28
January 17, 2023Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital will host an employment hiring fair in combination with an onboarding event on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Hines VA Hospital Completes 100th Kidney Transplant
January 11, 2023Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital's Kidney Transplant Program completed its 100th transplant on Dec. 22, 2022.
Hines VA Hospital to Host Virtual Women Veteran Town Hall on Jan.19
January 10, 2023Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital will host a virtual Women Veteran Town Hall on Jan. 19, 2023, at 5 p.m., via Facebook.
Hines VA wins award for efforts to prevent sexual assault and harassment
December 20, 2022Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital received top honors in the Department of Veterans Affairs 2022 White Ribbon VA Challenge for its ongoing efforts to prevent sexual harassment and assault.
Hines VA Hospital to hold special employment onboarding event Nov. 15
November 10, 2022Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital will hold an Onboarding Surge Event on Nov. 15 that offers prospective staff members an opportunity to complete all Federal pre-employment screenings in one day.