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January 11, 2023

Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital's Kidney Transplant Program completed its 100th transplant on Dec. 22, 2022.

January 10, 2023

Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital will host a virtual Women Veteran Town Hall on Jan. 19, 2023, at 5 p.m., via Facebook.

December 20, 2022

Edward 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.

November 10, 2022

Edward 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.

November 02, 2022

Hoffman Estates VA Clinic will offer a special Saturday flu vaccination and COVID-19 booster clinic on Nov. 5, 2022, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

October 26, 2022

Chicago's Winter Stand Down to help area homeless, home-insecure and in-need Veterans will be held Oct. 28 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Chicago's Northwest Armory.

October 25, 2022

Chicago-area residents, including non-Veterans, can dispose of expired or unused prescription medications at all three area Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers on Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

October 17, 2022

Five hundred purple and white flags were planted at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital on Oct. 13, 2022, to honor those who have experienced Intimate Partner Violence (IPV).

September 29, 2022

Aurora VA Clinic will offer Saturday flu vaccinations on Oct. 1 and Oct. 15, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

September 29, 2022

Hoffman Estates VA Clinic will offer a special Saturday flu vaccination and COVID-19 booster clinic on Oct. 1, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.