Stories

‘Did you hear that?’ For years, U.S. Army Veteran Kevin McGovern’s answer to that question would be a resounding no.

As Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital’s executive leadership team says goodbye to fiscal year 2025, one thing is for certain: the numbers don’t lie.

Over 100 cancer survivors and their caregivers packed the auditorium to celebrate life at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital’s cancer survivors’ day event Sept. 17.

A new generation is rising through the ranks to serve our nation’s heroes.

Department of Veterans Affairs emergency managers and medical center leadership in the “windy city” recently brought together about a dozen agencies to test their readiness during a full-scale exercise in preparation for medical emergencies.

Ashely Cole didn’t think she would reach a career milestone during a one-year post-college training program. Then, she was named runner-up in a national competition.

Marine Corps Veteran Sean Smith didn’t leave his house for four years. He had lost purpose and motivation.

Since opening its doors in October 2020, Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital’s Kidney Transplant Center has led the Department of Veterans Affairs in kidney transplants.

For Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital nephrologist Dr. Holly Kramer, educating others about kidney disease began as a young girl.

Unhoused, housing-insecure and in-need Veterans lined up at the Illinois National Guard Northwest Armory Nov. 8 for the annual Winter Stand Down.