Chicago VA Medical Center

11/24/2025

Concerned about your drinking? VA has treatments that can help you stop or reduce drinking, manage cravings, build your support system, set reachable goals, and cope with or avoid triggers that might cause a return to use.
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11/21/2025

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs extends caregiver support program eligibility for “legacy” Veterans, caregivers.

VA extends Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers eligibility for certain Veterans and their family caregivers through Sept. 30, 2028.

11/20/2025

VA houses largest number of homeless Veterans in seven years

VA permanently housed 51,936 homeless Veterans across the country in fiscal year 2025.

11/19/2025

Great news: The backlog of Veterans waiting for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits is down 57% since the start of the second Trump Administration. https://ow.ly/kZlf50XugbQ.

11/18/2025

Women Veterans Town Hall

11/18/2025

Reducing the VA backlog.

11/17/2025

Do you want to know what services you have access to? Join us for VA health care orientation. It lasts about 90 minutes and covers health benefits, pharmacy benefits, primary and specialty care, and a tour of the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. More info. about this orientation ➡️https://www.va.gov/chicago-health-care/stories/5-reasons-to-attend-va-health-care-orientation/

11/14/2025

DYK Veterans receiving cancer treatment may now be eligible to receive cancer-related infusion or injection treatments at the Adam Benjamin Jr. VA Clinic?

Earlier this year we expanded care option at the ABJ Clinic by launch the Close to Me program. Read more ➡️https://www.va.gov/chicago-health-care/news-releases/va-expands-care-options-for-cancer-patients-in-indiana/

11/14/2025

Veterans Day from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. To see the broadcast, visit https://www.facebook.com/reel/841603025131295.

11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day!!

11/10/2025

Conversations about health concerns can be hard; but there are many reasons to discuss concerns with your provider. Read more about why you should get screened at VA ➡️https://www.va.gov/chicago-health-care/stories/november-is-lung-cancer-awareness-month/