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Jun 10
There will be a Veterans community health fair Friday, June 12 from noon to 5 p.m. at Hazel Crest Municipal Center located at 3601 W. 183rd St., Hazel Crest, IL 60429. The event is hosted by American Legion Millennium Post 2017. The event is open to Veterans, families, and the public. There will be health screenings and other resources.
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Jun 9
The next Jesse Brown Veterans Affairs Medical Center is Thursday, June 25 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. To make an appointment, please call (800) 7TO-GIVE or visit tinyurl.com/w2afsns4. Donate blood and be someone's hero. One pint of blood can save up to three lives.
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Jun 2
Have you downloaded our Couples Coach App? Couples can improve communication and build trust in their relationship. Try exercises to practice active listening so you can navigate conflict better with your partner. Visit the VA App Store to learn more.
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Jun 1
For 80 years, VA health care has been shaped by research and informed by Veterans’ experience, setting the foundation for a future of exceptional health care. Every study and every advancement builds on the one before it—pushing Veteran care forward.
#VHA80 #Freedom250
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May 29
Join us June 9 from 5 to 6 p.m. CST for the Third Quarter Veteran Town Hall.
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May 29
Stay healthy this barbecue season with these food safety tips: Don’t leave food out for more than two hours Refrigerate leftovers right away so the internal temperature reaches 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below within six hours. Don’t take changes with your health. If you don’t know how long food has been sitting around, toss it out.
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May 28
Even if tobacco is part of your routine, or you've tried quitting, or you're worried about withdrawal, you have the power to reclaim your life. Need support? Call the VA tobacco quitline at 1-855-QUIT-VET or visit Mentalhealth.va.gov/MENTALHE… during any phase of quitting.
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May 27
Use VA’s residential rehabilitation treatment facility locator to find a site near you: Mentalhealth.va.gov/.../va-r….
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May 27
Jesse Brown VAMC's Women's Health Program presents Women Warrior 2026, June 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Malcolm X College. For details and free tickets, please visit tinyurl.com/womenwarriors26.
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May 26
On Tuesday, May 19 Jesse Brown Veterans Affairs Medical Center honored two centenarian Veterans during a ceremony to honor their service and their 100th birthday. During the ceremony, Christopher Cauley, the JBVACM executive director, presented the two World War II Veterans a personalized hand-signed letter of appreciation signed by Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins and a commemorative VA challenge coin. During the ceremony
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May 26
Is a Veteran in your life hesitant about reaching out for support? Sometimes, hearing from someone who has been there makes all the difference. Hear from Veterans about what encouraged them to seek mental health care at maketheconnection.net/MHM/.
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May 25
On Memorial Day, set aside time to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their memory lives on and strengthens VA’s commitment to serving those who have served. Every day, VA employees provide care, benefits, and services to those who have worn the uniform. The legacy of our fallen heroes strengthens that dedication — and inspires us to go above and beyond for all Veterans.
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May 21
For some Veterans, opening up about mental health can feel scary. Concerns about stigma or judgment can make it hard to reach out. This Mental Health Month, hear how others overcame these barriers and gave therapy a chance at maketheconnection.net/mental….
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May 20
#MindfulMay: An active lifestyle decreases the risk of long-term health problems and improves our ability to do things we love. #LiveWholeHealth, and move with the groove! news.va.gov/128431/livewhole…. How do you combine movement with your favorite things?
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May 19
May 19 is Hepatitis Testing Day, serving as an important reminder that knowing your status saves lives. Depending on the type, hepatitis can be prevented, treated or cured. Talk to your provider. Know your status. hepatitis.va.gov.
#hepatitis
#hepatitisawareness
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May 18
VA’s Million Veteran Program honors AAPI Veterans and the vital role you play in advancing research for all who’ve served. By joining MVP, you help ensure that prevention, diagnosis, and treatments reflect the full Veteran community. Join at ow.ly/Lr6S50YSPNa.
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May 15
If you’re a Veteran and you’re finding it hard to stop drinking, VA has options to help. Treatment like therapy and medication can help you stop or reduce drinking, avoid triggers for relapse and build a recovery support system. Learn more at Mentalhealth.va.gov/substanc….
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May 13
For 80 years, VA health care has helped Veterans recover and build resilience. Help starts here.
mentalhealth.va.gov/get-help….
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May 12
These Veterans found a path forward by addressing their mental health. They want you to know that you can too. Discover why they want fellow Veterans to know they can find support. maketheconnection.net/mental…
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May 11
Veterans from across the country are coming together to share one message for their fellow Veterans: You are not alone. No matter what your service era, branch or background, you can find a story to relate to. Find one that speaks to you at maketheconnection.net/MHM/.
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