Chicago VA Medical Center

05/29/2026

Join us June 9 from 5 to 6 p.m. CST for the Third Quarter Veteran Town Hall.

05/29/2026

Stay healthy this barbecue season with these food safety tips: Don’t leave food out for more than two hours. Refrigerate leftovers right away so that the internal temperature reaches 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below within six hours. Don’t take chances with your health! If you don’t know how long food has been sitting around, toss it out.

05/28/2026

Even if to***co use is part of your daily routine, or you’ve tried quitting before, or you’re worried about withdrawal symptoms, you have the power to reclaim your life. Need guidance on how to stay away from to***co? Talk to trained quit coaches who will help you during any phase of quitting. Call the VA to***co quitline at 1-855-QUIT-VET or visit Mentalhealth.va.gov/MENTALHEALTH/quit-to***co/quit-vet.asp.

05/27/2026

Use VA’s residential rehabilitation treatment facility locator to find a site near you: http://Mentalhealth.va.gov/.../va-residential.../index.asp.

05/27/2026

Jesse Brown VAMC's Women's Health Program presents Women Warrior 2026, June 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Malcolm X College. For details and free tickets, please visit https://tinyurl.com/womenwarriors26.

05/26/2026

On Tuesday, May 19 Jesse Brown Veterans Affairs Medical Center honored two centenarian Veterans during a ceremony to honor their service and their 100th birthday. During the ceremony, Christopher Cauley, the JBVACM executive director, presented the two World War II Veterans a personalized hand-signed letter of appreciation signed by Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins and a commemorative VA challenge coin. During the ceremony

05/26/2026

Is a Veteran in your life hesitant about reaching out for support? Sometimes, hearing from someone who has been there makes all the difference. Hear from Veterans about what encouraged them to seek mental health care at https://www.maketheconnection.net/MHM/.

05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, set aside time to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their memory lives on and strengthens VA’s commitment to serving those who have served. Every day, VA employees provide care, benefits, and services to those who have worn the uniform. The legacy of our fallen heroes strengthens that dedication — and inspires us to go above and beyond for all Veterans.

05/21/2026

For some Veterans, opening up about mental health can feel scary. Concerns about stigma or judgment can make it hard to reach out. This Mental Health Month, hear how others overcame these barriers and gave therapy a chance at https://www.maketheconnection.net/mental-health-month/....

05/20/2026

Mindful May: Maintaining an active lifestyle not only decreases the risk of long-term health problems but also improves our ability to do more things we love. Move with the groove by trying out this Live Whole Health music and movement exercise: https://youtu.be/rhIZUOYP7OA. In the comments, let us know: How do you combine movement with your favorite things?

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