News releases
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VA announces historic expansion of Veteran health care, millions of Veterans now eligible for care
March 05, 2024At the direction of President Biden, VA is expanding health care eligibility to millions of Veterans – including all Veterans who served in the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan, and any other combat zone after 9/11 – years earlier than called for by the PACT Act
New VA Illiana initiative aims to reduce wait times, improve access to care
February 28, 2024Thanks to a new VA Illiana initiative launched Feb. 20, 2024, some Veterans living with diabetes will now be able to manage their care within VA without the need for a community referral.
VA Illiana Achieves Pathway to Excellence Designation
September 19, 2023VA Illiana announced today that the health care system has achieved Pathway to Excellence designation status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
VA Illiana to Host Drive Thru Flu Clinics
September 18, 2023VA Illiana will host drive-thru flu clinics for eligible Veterans October 3 -13, 2023, at all VA Illiana locations of care. Flu shots prevent the flu, flu related complications, and the spread to others.
Expanded VA Orthotics Services Coming to Bloomington, Decatur VA Clinics
September 05, 2023Veterans across Central Illinois will soon have access to VA Illiana Health Care System’s orthotics services closer to home thanks to a service expansion bringing orthotics care to VA Illiana’s Bloomington and Decatur Clinics beginning September 2023.
VA Illiana to Expand Urgent Care Hours
August 23, 2023VA Illiana’s Danville VA Medical Center is expanding its urgent care operating hours starting August 27, 2023. The hours will be extended weekdays from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and urgent care will now be open on weekends and federal holidays from 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
VA Illiana Health Care System Receives 5-Star CMS Quality Rating
August 21, 2023VA Illiana Health Care System was recently awarded a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the highest-possible star rating awarded. This is the first time CMS has included VA facilities in their annual Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.
VA Illiana to Launch Veteran Courtesy Shuttle Service at Danville Medical Center
August 02, 2023Veterans, caregivers, and family members visiting VA Illiana’s Danville VA Medical Center will soon have access to a rapid on-campus courtesy shuttle service with the launch of the Veteran Courtesy Shuttle Service at a ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 10 a.m.
VA Illiana to Mark 125th Anniversary with Daylong Vet Fest Celebration, Official Ceremony
July 20, 2023In recognition of 125 years of service to America’s Heroes, VA Illiana’s Danville VA Medical Center will host a daylong “Summer Vet Fest” celebration on July 26, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Included in the celebration will be the health care system’s official 125th anniversary ceremony at 2 p.m.
VA Illiana hosts veteran town hall events
February 14, 2022The VA Illiana Health Care System will hold virtual town hall events for veterans throughout 2022. The first two veteran town hall events of the year will be on Tuesday, February 15 at 6 p.m. and on Wednesday, February 16 at 2 p.m.