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.

The next Veterans bimonthly meeting is Thursday, April 23 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. CST. All Veterans are welcome.
04/21/2026

The next Veterans bimonthly meeting is Thursday, April 23 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. CST. All Veterans are welcome.

Access mental health care that fits your lifestyle. Speak with your VA provider or visit Mentalhealth.va.gov/get-help/ac...
04/21/2026

Access mental health care that fits your lifestyle. Speak with your VA provider or visit Mentalhealth.va.gov/get-help/access-care.asp to learn more about your care options.

During the third full week in April, VA will celebrate Psychology Recognition Week with the theme “One Mission, Many Sto...
04/20/2026

During the third full week in April, VA will celebrate Psychology Recognition Week with the theme “One Mission, Many Stories” to acknowledge the important contributions by psychologists across the organization. For more information, please visit the VHA Office of Mental Health.

04/20/2026

VA Health Connect is a nonemergency medical service that allows you to speak with a nurse to determine the right course of action. Visit
https://www.va.gov/initiatives/va-health-connect/ for VA Health Connect or call (800) 698-2411. This important service is available 24/7 nationwide and Veterans enrolled in VA Health Care automatically have access. This matters because VA Health Connect can address a wide range of health concerns over the phone and prevent an unnecessary trip to urgent care or the emergency room. If you are experiencing symptoms and concerned about your health, call VA Health Connect today. It’s always better to check in than to wait. No question is too small. To learn more, visit VA Health Connect website, using the link provided in the description. As always, during a medical emergency, immediately call 911.

Su***de warning signs often appear gradually. When you know the signs, you don’t have to guess. You can check in. You ca...
04/16/2026

Su***de warning signs often appear gradually. When you know the signs, you don’t have to guess. You can check in. You can act by visiting VeteransCrisisLine.net/SignsOfCrisis.

VA understands that military sexual trauma can affect survivors in different ways. During Sexual Assault Awareness and ...
04/15/2026

VA understands that military sexual trauma can affect survivors in different ways.
During Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, learn more about VA’s free MST-related care and services that are here for you year-round at https://mentalhealth.va.gov/SAAPM.

Hope is in bloom, the April Blood Drive at Jesse Brown is Friday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., in the Prescriptio...
04/15/2026

Hope is in bloom, the April Blood Drive at Jesse Brown is Friday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., in the Prescription Room. Appointments preferred; walk-ins welcomed. One pint of blood can save up to three lives.

VA recently deployed the new Federal Electronic Health Record system at four hospitals in Michigan. This is the first wa...
04/14/2026

VA recently deployed the new Federal Electronic Health Record system at four hospitals in Michigan. This is the first wave of 13 planned deployments in 2026 under VA’s accelerated schedule, which is aimed at fulfilling the promise of a more connected, efficient and patient-centered experience across all VA facilities.

April is for new beginnings. Why not start fresh with VA Whole Health? Spring into action and fill out your Personal Hea...
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.

Whole Health Month is a time to celebrate what matters to you, not what is the matter with you. After all, it’s about th...
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?

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