Hines VA Hospital

10/19/2026

It’s Pharmacy Week! We’re proud to celebrate our VHA pharmacy team for their expertise and dedication to Veteran-centered care. From safe medication management to direct patient support, our pharmacists, technicians, learners, and staff help Veterans achieve better health every day. Thank you for all you do!

10/17/2026

Well-being is yours! All you have to do is unlock it! Check out VA’s virtual wellness resources. Digital tools like Tele Whole Health provide Whole Health services virtually to Veterans who might not otherwise have access. Explore them here: https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTH/Live_Whole_Health_Mobile_App.asp

Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.

10/16/2026

National Prescription Drug is Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.! Safely and anonymously dispose of your unused or expired medications at Hospital.

Proper disposal helps protect our Veterans, families, and the environment. No questions asked—just drop off your unneeded meds and help keep our community safe.

📍 Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
🗓️ Oct. 24, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
🔗 Find more locations: www.DEATakeBack.com

10/15/2026

🎤 Hines Has Talent: Veterans & Staff Edition! 🎤

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon as Veterans and staff take the stage to showcase their amazing talents! Whether you want to perform or just enjoy the show, everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served!

📅 November 10th
🕚 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Hines Auditorium, Bldg 9

Want to perform? Sign up by October 30!
Email [email protected] or call 708-202-8387 ext. 22523

10/14/2026

Now accepting applications for the 2027-2028 Hines VA Post-Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Residency Program (PB-RNR)! 🎓🩺

Are you a recent or soon-to-be BSN or entry-level MSN graduate? Join our 12-month, federally funded nurse residency program and gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and a pathway to a rewarding nursing career serving our nation’s Veterans.

✅ Paid residency with benefits
✅ Protected learning time
✅ Start date: March 2027
✅ Application deadline: December 11, 2026

For more info, contact Kimberley Richmond (708-202-2204) or Leena Xavier (708-202-5020).

Apply now and take the next step in your nursing journey!

10/13/2026

Join us for Wear Purple Day at Hines VA Hospital on October 15, 2026. 💜 Show your support and help raise awareness about domestic and intimate partner violence by wearing purple. Together, we can make a difference for our Veterans and community.

For more info, contact our IPVAP Coordinator at 708-202-7243.

10/09/2026

Celebrating Supply Chain Week! Thank you to our dedicated team for keeping care moving for our Veterans.

10/07/2026

The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs (CCVA) proudly hosts the annual Military and Veterans Resource Fair at Brookfield Zoo Chicago!

Join us for a day dedicated to connecting Veterans, service members, military families, caregivers, and survivors with the services and benefits they have earned. Meet with local, state, federal, and nonprofit organizations offering support with health care, employment, benefits, and more.

🗓️ Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
🕚 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
📍 Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Discovery Center, 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL 60513

✅ FREE admission and parking for all attendees!
🔗 Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=rlVNi7RtBU6oXFnWolbNbkI5c6CZ3qpCs-FSp1A7EQ9UOFg0QlU5RDlZSEZJMzVaWUJMNUsyRElMMi4u&route=shorturl

To help organizations connect you with available benefits, please bring one of the following if available:
• DD Form 214
• Military ID Card
• Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)
• VA-issued identification
• Retired military ID
• Other proof of military service

We look forward to seeing you there!

10/06/2026

Happy National Physician Assistant Week! 🎉 Today we celebrate the dedication, compassion, and expertise of our incredible PAs at Hines VA. Thank you for providing outstanding care to our Veterans and making a difference every day. We appreciate all that you do!

10/05/2026

Join us for our Women Veteran Town Hall on October 7, 2026, at 3 p.m.!

Connect virtually to hear updates, ask questions, and share your feedback on VA services. Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to join:
https://admin.teletownhall.us/event/watch/137891

A recording will be available on our Facebook and YouTube pages the next day. All women Veterans are welcome. Your voice matters!