Stories
VA Hines health care top stories.
Artistry in resilience: social worker inspired to provide whole-person care through art
It might be a simple brushstroke to some, a fleeting touch of paint to canvas, but within the halls of Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Natalie Ho perceives it as a connection, a lifeline.
Retreat fosters support and connection among women Veterans
More than 170 Chicago-area women Veterans came together for a special retreat organized by the Department of Veterans Affairs on Sept. 8 at Chicago’s Malcolm X College.
Hines VA Blind Center is vision of hope for 75 years
Robert Smith is a former Marine Corps scout sniper trying to relearn his entire way of life—today’s lesson, crossing the street by himself.
Planted with purpose: La Salle VA Clinic fights Veteran food insecurity with community garden
It’s a little garden that’s growing into a new lifeline for area Veterans.
Mendota Vietnam Veteran receives life-altering cochlear implants through Hines VA
Over 37 million American adults suffer hearing loss, including more than half of those over the age of 75.
Pride flag flies over Hines VA Hospital for first time
It was a rainless day, but a rainbow still appeared over Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital.
51 years of silence – A Navy Veteran’s journey to overcome sexual assault and addiction
Michael Roland joined the Navy in 1969 when he was 17 years old. Six months later, he was raped outside his base’s enlisted club. – He didn’t tell anyone for 51 years.
A Veteran's Devotion: VA Nurse Reflects on 50 Years of Service, Stories that Keep Him Going
As a young medic in the Army in 1969, Garret Eisin was captivated by the nurses he served alongside. This admiration led him to pursue a nursing degree, and in 1974, Eisin's journey as a nurse began.
From Tragedy to Triumph: A VA Nurse's Journey to Specialized Care
When Sarah West chose to become a nurse practitioner, her path was not only defined by a career choice, but also shaped by the personal tragedies she had endured.
Creative Healing: National Veterans Arts Festival Fosters Recovery and Rehabilitation
The 42nd National Veterans Creative Arts Festival, a beacon of hope and rehabilitation, witnessed the triumph of three Veterans from the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital.
