Chicago VA Medical Center

Chicago VA Medical Center Jesse Brown VA Medical Center Mission: Honor America's veterans by providing exceptional health care

The Jesse Brown VA Medical Center (Chicago VA Medical Center) provides Veterans with one of the finest and most extensive health care systems in the country. With over 100 specialty outpatient clinics delivering care at five sites throughout the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana, approximately 62,000 enrolled Veterans trust our medical center for their health care needs.

A change to VA education benefits. Veterans no longer need to request a review to learn whether they’re affected, and VA...
03/16/2026

A change to VA education benefits. Veterans no longer need to request a review to learn whether they’re affected, and VA will automatically review the files of more than 1 million previously identified Veterans.

“I didn’t even know what a flashback was.”— Catrina, U.S. Army VeteranCatrina shares how experiencing flashbacks led her...
03/13/2026

“I didn’t even know what a flashback was.”
— Catrina, U.S. Army Veteran
Catrina shares how experiencing flashbacks led her to get help. Step into her story.
Follow Make the Connection for more Veteran stories.
https://www.maketheconnection.net/stories/844

If you see signs of crisis and aren’t sure what to do next, the Veterans Crisis Line can help and get you connected to l...
03/12/2026

If you see signs of crisis and aren’t sure what to do next, the Veterans Crisis Line can help and get you connected to local support: Dial 988 then Press 1, chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255.

03/11/2026

VA’s disability claims backlog is now below 100,000 for the first time since 2020, benefits access is getting faster for surviving family members, and VA is moving to restore Second Amendment rights for affected Veterans in its Fiduciary Program.
See more VA improvements here: https://department.va.gov/veteransfirst/

03/10/2026

Veteran Telehealth Town Hall

VA S.A.V.E. Training teaches you how to recognize warning signs of Veteran su***de and respond before a situation become...
03/10/2026

VA S.A.V.E. Training teaches you how to recognize warning signs of Veteran su***de and respond before a situation becomes critical. Take the free online training online now at learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-save.

Anxiety can feel isolating, but you are not alone. Almost one-third of adults have experienced distressing anxiety. To ...
03/09/2026

Anxiety can feel isolating, but you are not alone. Almost one-third of adults have experienced distressing anxiety. To learn more about the signs and symptoms of anxiety, visit Mentalhealth.va.gov/anxiety/index.asp.

Don't forget to spring forward!
03/08/2026

Don't forget to spring forward!

03/06/2026

Women Veterans deserve health care that reflects their unique needs—and VA’s Million Veteran Program is helping lead the way. MVP research is advancing discoveries in areas like reproductive health and conditions that affect women differently.
Join the research shaping the future of women’s health care. For more information, visit www.mvp.va.gov or call (866) 441-6075.

Protect yourself from a recent scam targeting Veterans. A Veteran recently received a fake letter claiming he had a VA a...
03/05/2026

Protect yourself from a recent scam targeting Veterans. A Veteran recently received a fake letter claiming he had a VA appointment and was asked to pay for the visit.
• VA later confirmed he was not enrolled in VA health care, and no appointment had been scheduled.
• The letter and payment request were fraudulent.

Yesterday I told the American Legion- it’s a new day at VA. We’re slashing wait times and making it easier for our women...
03/05/2026

Yesterday I told the American Legion- it’s a new day at VA. We’re slashing wait times and making it easier for our women Veterans to get the care they need. The mission is simple - Veterans First. Always.

Veterans, know which benefits are taxable and which are not. Knowing this information can help you accurately file your ...
03/03/2026

Veterans, know which benefits are taxable and which are not. Knowing this information can help you accurately file your taxes and avoid unexpected surprises.
• Nontaxable VA benefits: disability compensation, pension, health care, grants, and education assistance.
• Taxable: military retirement pay
Stay informed, take action, and make tax season a breeze. For more information, visit
news.va.gov/138085/tax-season-guidance-for-veterans/. Veterans who suspect they have experienced fraud can find out more and report to the appropriate agency at VSAFE.gov or by calling (833) 38V-SAFE.

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Chicago, IL
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