Hines VA Hospital

07/24/2025

🎉 Join us for the 25th Anniversary of the Creative Arts Festival at ! 🎨

🗓 When: July 30, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
📍 Where: Bldg. 9 Auditorium

Come celebrate the talent of our Veterans and vote for your favorite art! Top entries will compete in the 2025 National Creative Arts Festival. Don't miss it! 👏✨

07/23/2025

🎉 Join us for National Night Out on August 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 🎉

This is a fantastic opportunity to strengthen our community by bringing neighbors and law enforcement together in a positive and fun environment.

Enjoy music from our DJ, delicious food from various food trucks 🚚, and connect with multiple and community resources. Let’s make our community stronger together! 🌟 Don’t miss out!

07/22/2025

🔥🥵 Excessive heat and humidity is on the way! Stay cool. 🍧❄️

Cooling centers are open throughout the area. Learn more at:
➡️Cook County: https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/cooling-centers
➡️DuPage County: https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/cooling-centers-dupage-county-where-find-them
➡️Will County: https://www.willcountyema.org/warmingcooling
➡️Kane County: https://www.kanehealth.com/Pages/Warming-Cooling-Centers.aspx
➡️Kankakee: https://www.wgfaradio.com/local-news/cooling-center-sites-iroquois-kankakee-counties-12091
➡️Illinois: https://www.illinois.gov/services/service.cooling-centers.html

07/21/2025

🎺What an incredible honor to have members of the Marine Corps Band and Color Guard from Quantico perform at ! As part of the celebration for the Marine Corps' 250th anniversary, they treated us to a beautiful selection of songs in tribute to our nation's heroes. Thank you for your service and for the unforgettable performance! 🎶💙❤️

07/20/2025

If you or a Veteran you know is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, or if you encounter a homeless Veteran in our community, please call (708) 202-4961. Hines VA Hospital has a program to support homeless Veterans, and they will send a social worker to assist the Veteran in need within 24 hours. The social worker will work to secure housing on the same day.

If your call goes unanswered, please leave a message. A representative from Hines VA will contact you within one business day to provide further assistance, and a dedicated social worker will be dispatched to help the Veteran in need.

07/19/2025

Navy Julie Dougherty found that a daily mindfulness practice reduced her stress level. As she describes in this video, she used the power of her mind to improve her mood, which improved her relationships with family members and helped her Live Whole Health.

US Navy Veteran Julie Daughety talks about how her Whole Health experience practicing mindfulness, meditation and stress management techniques improved her o...

07/18/2025

🩸 **Urgent Call for O negative Blood Donors!** 🩸

There is a critical shortage of O negative blood supply. If you are O negative and able to donate, please consider doing so. Your contribution can save lives!

👉 Follow this link to find donation locations near you: https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/zip?_gl=1*kmj80c*_gcl_au*MzU1MjU3NzE2LjE3NTI2NzUyMzM.&_ga=2.219222489.1711934524.1752675233-1632036308.1752675233

Thank you for your generosity! ❤️

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity and precision medicine that recognizes the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive. Versiti is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization.

07/16/2025

📣 Join us for the National Gathering of American Indian Veterans on July 18 & 19! 🎉 This two-day event honors Veterans and military personnel from all backgrounds in a welcoming, Native way! This event is free and open to the public.

🗓 Friday, July 18: Enjoy a Community Feast and Live Entertainment.
🗓 Saturday, July 19: Participate in a Veteran Conference and engage in Cultural Sharing.

Register here: https://www.tricksterculturalcenter.org/national-gathering-2025

07/15/2025

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Join us for the annual Drive-Thru Baby Shower on September 13th! 🎉

We're thrilled to support our new and expectant moms, and you can help too! 💖 Consider making a donation or checking out our registry. For more info, contact CDCE! Let’s spread love and support together! 👶🍼

07/12/2025

🎉🎂 Happy 100th Birthday to Bernard Luzcz! Your service and dedication are truly inspiring. Wishing you a day filled with joy and celebration! 🥳