News Releases
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March 15, 2024Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital has begun integrating a new patient monitoring system to improve Veteran health and assist medical staff.
November 7, 2023Chicago's Winter Stand Down to help area homeless, housing-insecure, and in-need Veterans will be held Nov. 16 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Chicago's Northwest Armory.
September 5, 2023Chicago-area women Veterans are invited to a Women Veteran Stand Down and Mini-Retreat on Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Malcolm X College in Chicago.
August 1, 2023Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital’s Joliet Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) will host a mobile food pantry on Aug. 7, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
July 25, 2023Area Veterans are invited to a PACT Act informational event at the Hoffman Estates VA Clinic on Aug. 5.
July 13, 2023Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital is proud to announce the 75th anniversary of its Blind Rehabilitation Center (BRC), the oldest VA treatment facility for visually impaired Veterans and perfecter of the long white cane used worldwide.
May 15, 2023Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital will host its 13th annual VA2K Walk & Roll event on May 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
April 10, 2023Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital will host employment hiring fairs on April 22 and April 27, 2023.
April 6, 2023Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital has proposed razing nine vacant and underutilized buildings at the hospital’s main medical campus.
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.