Chicago VA Medical Center

04/13/2026

April is for new beginnings. Why not start fresh with VA Whole Health? Spring into action and fill out your Personal Health Inventory to get started on your journey toward a happier, healthier you: https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTH/phi.asp. In the comments, share your spring goals!

04/13/2026

If you are a Veteran looking for work, Vet Resources can help. Hiring Veterans regularly highlights job openings from employers across the country looking to hire Veterans. Many listings close quickly, so visit news.va.gov today and search hiring Veterans. Veterans bring skill, discipline, leadership, and problem solving that make organizations stronger. Our adaptability, perspective, and work ethic help drive innovation and strength in workplace culture.

04/10/2026

Whole Health Month is a time to celebrate what matters to you, not what is the matter with you. After all, it’s about the person at the center of your health and well-being: you! See for yourself how Whole Health is helping Veterans discover what’s most important to them: https://youtu.be/OW_NJ5KKF4w?si=5iBbffGkBzw99DKp. What matters in your life?

04/10/2026

Veterans have reached out to the Veterans Crisis Line millions of times for support. You can too. Dial 988 then Press 1, chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255.

04/09/2026

If you earned GI Bill benefits, don’t leave them on the table. VA is helping Veterans get more out of their education benefits -- starting with understanding what you’ve earned. The GI Bill can cover tuition, housing, books, and training programs. It can support degrees, certifications, and new career paths. VA offers tools to help you compare schools, understand your coverage, and make informed decisions before you enroll. Whether you’re heading to college, learning a trade, or building your next chapter, visit VA.gov and search “GI Bill.”

04/08/2026

VA is offering $112 million in grants to support community-based su***de prevention efforts. Funding is available to organizations that provide outreach, services, and support to Veterans in their communities.
Eligible organizations can apply to help strengthen local su***de prevention programs and reach Veterans where they live. To learn more or apply, visit VA.gov.

04/07/2026

04/07/2026

More than 100,000 new Veterans have enrolled in VA health care so far in 2026 – faster than six of the last seven years.

04/03/2026

We’re not just talking about improving care for Veterans, we’re building new health care facilities to better serve them — 34 so far during the second Trump Administration. Find a VA clinic near you at https://www.va.gov/find-locations/.

04/02/2026

VA is here to help, no matter how big or small the problem. We have resources to address the unique stressors and experiences that Veterans may face — and we’re just a click, call, text, or chat away: Mentalhealth.va.gov/get-help/index.asp

04/01/2026

For 250 years Veterans have fought and defended our nation and answered the call to protect our freedom. We honor their courage, sacrifice and devotion every day and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs looks forward to continuing to serve our heroes for the next 250 years. God bless America. The White House , Freedom 250.

03/31/2026

Checking a claim, refilling a prescription, or messaging your care team used to mean jumping between systems. The VA Health and Benefits app brings those tools together in one place. Veterans can access prescriptions, appointments, secure messages, claims, payments, and important VA letters from a phone or tablet. Already have a Login.gov or ID.me account? You’re ready to sign in. To get started, download the VA Health and Benefits app through the Apple App Store, or Google Play Store.