Five reasons to attend VA Illiana’s VetFest 2024
The summertime fairs and festivals held annually in VA Illiana communities are about much more than funnel cake and livestock. They’re about community.
VA knows America’s Veterans deserve the very best care—and a community of support to help them thrive.
On July 23, 2024, VA Illiana is teaming up with Danville’s Prospect League baseball team, the Dans, to host VetFest 2024. VetFest is VA Illiana’s event of the summer. More than an information fair, it’s a chance to enroll in care, learn about new benefits under the PACT Act, and connect with fellow Central Illinois Veterans.
On the fence about coming? Here are five reasons to join the summer fun.
VA care just expanded—in a big way.
By now, you may have heard about VA’s historic PACT Act expansion of care. Earlier this year, VA announced all Veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving our country are eligible to enroll directly in VA health care without first applying for VA benefits. That means all Veterans who meet the basic service and discharge requirements and were exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving our country – at home or abroad – will be eligible to enroll directly in VA health care without first applying for VA benefits. If you weren’t eligible before, you could be now.
VA care is more than just medical care.
VA Illiana is honored to provide top-notch physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual care to the Veterans we serve. At Summer VetFest 2024, you’ll have the chance to learn about VA’s Whole Health approach to care that places your needs and desires at the center of health decisions. No matter your health goals, chances are you’ll leave VetFest with a new understanding of how VA can help you reach them.
Connect with your fellow Vets.
For so many Veterans, the fellowship of service endures into civilian life. VetFest 2024 is a chance to connect with other Veterans in the Danville community and surrounding areas. You may even leave with some of VA Illiana’s Buddy Check cards to share with fellow Vets who couldn’t make it out. No matter how you harness the power of connection, VetFest brings you closer to those who also understand the meaning of service.
Visit a local landmark—and an icon of baseball history.
VetFest 2024 takes place outside historic Danville Stadium before the Dans home game on July 23, 2024. Since VetFest is free and there is no obligation to stay for the game, you’ll have a chance to see the venue up close and filled with life. Danville Stadium has deep ties to baseball history and is a symbol of pride for the Danville community. The stadium has seen legends play within its walls, including the iconic Jackie Robinson. Since 1946, the stadium has been home to America’s pastime in Danville. VetFest 2024 is the perfect chance to see this nostalgic and historic venue for yourself.
VA care is the best care for Veterans, and Veterans trust VA with their care.
The facts are clear: Veterans who choose VA care do better. VA care is consistently as good or better than non-VA care and VA Illiana has received a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in 2023, the highest-possible star rating awarded. What’s more, VA Illiana’s rolling 90-day rolling trust score data also shows that more than 90% of Veterans report they trust VA Illiana with their care. In other words, it has never been a better time to connect with VA’s excellent care.
There you have it!
Make your plan to attend Summer VetFest 2024 today and explore all VA has to offer. To learn more and let us know you’re coming, check out VetFest 2024 on Facebook!