Dental Care for Veterans Act H.R.914
Congress is currently considering H.R. 914, known as the Dental Care for Veterans Act. Please urge your U.S. representatives to co-sponsor and support this bill.
Jesse Brown update on COVID shots, now open to all vets
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center can now provide COVID-19 vaccines to all Veterans, spouses, widows, and caregivers. There are no restrictions on age, health conditions, employment, or type of discharge from military service.
Get COVID-19 vaccine card laminated free at Staples, Office Depot
Staples and Office Depot are offering to laminate your COVID-19 vaccination card for free. The vaccine cards include information on which vaccine was given and the date it was administered.
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
National Vietnam War Veterans Day is observed every year on March 29 and is a way to thank and honor our nation’s Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice.
IMPORTANT COVID VACCINE UPDATE
Hines VA is now vaccinating ALL VETERANS. Please call 708-202-2707 or 708-202-7000 to schedule your COVID vaccination appointment.
JBVA COVID Vaccination is now open to all ages
JBVA Leadership has approved to open the vaccine eligibility to all the veterans! JBVA COVID-19 Vaccines
New Conditions Added to Agent Orange Presumptive List
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (NDAA) (H.R.6395) added three (3) more conditions to the Agent Orange presumptive-conditions list wherein Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange may qualify for benefits
Fitbit for vets
Veterans Health Administration Innovation Ecosystem (VHA IE) has launched a new initiative with Fitbit to help Veterans, caregivers and VA staff manage their health and wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic. VA encourages Veterans, caregivers and VA staff using Fitbit wearables to express their interest in participating in this opportunity by January 25, 2021.
How to sign up for COVID vaccine at Hines or Lovell VA
How to sign up at Hines and Lovell VA for the COVID-19 vaccines.
Jesse Brown VA vaccine distribution
Jesse Brown is administering COVID-19 vaccines to Veterans who are patients of Jesse Brown who are 65 years old and older and in high-risk health categories as established by the CDC. As more doses of the vaccine becomes available, Veterans who are patients at Jesse Brown, and who are in high-risk categories, will be contacted to receive the vaccine, if they want it.