]]>The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced plans today to expand services to Will County Veterans by opening a new 60,000 square foot Veterans Outpatient Clinic in Joliet. The VA agreed to purchase 4.4 acres of the existing campus of Silver Cross hospital in Joliet, IL, including a two-story Emergency Department building and approximately 175 parking spaces. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Hines_Announces_Plan_to_Expand_Healthcare_Services_to_1314219589693 http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/images/feature-silvercoss-180.jpg Silver Cross Hospital, the future site of a large VA Clinic. VA is proud to announce a deal with Silver Cross hospital that will allow the Department to expand services to area Veterans. Joliet Clinic Expansion Coming The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced plans today to expand services to Will County Veterans by opening a new 60,000 square foot Veterans Outpatient Clinic in Joliet. The VA agreed to purchase 4.4 acres of the existing campus of Silver Cross hospital in Joliet, IL, including a two-story Emergency Department building and approximately 175 parking spaces. http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/Help_for_Homeless_Veterans.asp Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:25:00 CDT

]]>Hundreds of area Veterans attended Chicago’s Stand Down for Homeless Veterans in early August. Hines was proud to participate.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Help_for_Homeless_Veterans_1312576157523 http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/images/feature_homeless.jpg Veterans lined up to receive information about and sign up for VA benefits and services at the Chicago Stand Down in early August Hundreds of area Veterans attended Chicago’s Stand Down for Homeless Veterans in early August. Hines was proud to participate. Help for Homeless Veterans Hundreds of area Veterans attended Chicago’s Stand Down for Homeless Veterans in early August. Hines was proud to participate. http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/Five_Medal_of_Honor_recipients_visited_Hines_to_meet_with_Veterans_and_staff_in_late_July.asp Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:30:00 CDT

]]>Five Medal of Honor recipients visited Hines to meet with Veterans and staff in late July. The Hospital was proud to host these heroes and veterans were thrilled to meet them.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Five_Medal_of_Honor_recipients_visited_Hines_to_meet_with_Veterans_and_staff_in_late_July_1311617334636 http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/images/feature_moh_180x130.jpg Hines Blind Center patient Brian Lamb was thrilled to meet one of the Medal of Honor award recipients on their recent visit to Hines. Five Medal of Honor recipients visited Hines to meet with Veterans and staff in late July. The Hospital was proud to host these heroes and veterans were thrilled to meet them. A Visit from Five Heroes Five Medal of Honor recipients visited Hines to meet with Veterans and staff in late July. The Hospital was proud to host these heroes and veterans were thrilled to meet them. http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/Use_Secure_Email_to_Talk_with_Your_Doctor.asp Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:15:00 CDT

]]>Are you tired of leaving messages or playing phone tag with your health care provider? A new secure, online communication tool called “Secure Messaging” is now available for Veterans at the Hines VA Hospital through the VA’s My HealtheVet website at www.myhealth.va.gov.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Use_Secure_Email_to_Talk_with_Your_Doctor_1307046011656 http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/images/feat_smc_180x130.jpg “It is so great to be able to address our patients’ concerns so quickly through the use of secure Are you tired of leaving messages or playing phone tag with your health care provider? A new secure, online communication tool called “Secure Messaging” is now available for Veterans at the Hines VA Hospital through the VA’s My HealtheVet website at www.myhealth.va.gov. Secure Messaging Are you tired of leaving messages or playing phone tag with your health care provider? A new secure, online communication tool called “Secure Messaging” is now available for Veterans at the Hines VA Hospital through the VA’s My HealtheVet website at www.myhealth.va.gov. http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/A_Visit_from_Four_Heroes.asp Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:00:00 CDT

]]>On Friday, July 22nd, Hines will be welcoming four Medal of Honor recipients to the hospital as part of their tour of Chicago. The hospital will be hosting a meet and greet with these heroes from 11:00 -11:45 in the Hospital’s Chapel. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/A_Visit_from_Four_Heroes_1311003350947 http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/images/feat_thum_moh.jpg President Abraham Lincoln established the Medal of Honor -- the highest military decoration one can receive, and by all accounts of those who received it, one of the heaviest to carry. Four Medal of Honor winners will be visiting Hines to meet with Veterans and staff on Friday, July 22nd from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Hospital is proud to host a visit by these heroes. A Visit from Four Heroes On Friday, July 22nd, Hines will be welcoming four Medal of Honor recipients to the hospital as part of their tour of Chicago. The hospital will be hosting a meet and greet with these heroes from 11:00 -11:45 in the Hospital’s Chapel. http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/Renowned_Country_singer_Rockie_Lynne_is_coming_to_Hines.asp Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:30:00 CDT

]]>Renowned Country singer Rockie Lynne is coming to Hines! Mr. Lynne, an Army veteran who is famous for his patriotic songs, is coming to Chicago to perform along with Gary Sinise at the annual Rockin with the Troops concert in Cantigny Park in Wheaton. On Friday, July 15th, 2011.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Renowned_Country_singer_Rockie_Lynne_is_coming_to_Hines_1310410542604 http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/images/feature_rock_thumb.jpg Rockin with the Troops concert in Cantigny Park in Wheaton. Renowned Country singer Rockie Lynne is coming to Hines! Mr. Lynne, an Army veteran who is famous for his patriotic songs, is coming to Chicago to perform along with Gary Sinise at the annual Rockin with the Troops concert in Cantigny Park in Wheaton. On Friday, July 15th, 2011. FREE Concert for Veterans! Renowned Country singer Rockie Lynne is coming to Hines! Mr. Lynne, an Army veteran who is famous for his patriotic songs, is coming to Chicago to perform along with Gary Sinise at the annual Rockin with the Troops concert in Cantigny Park in Wheaton. On Friday, July 15th, 2011. http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/Farmers.asp Wed, 08 Jun 2011 08:00:00 CDT

]]>Fresh fruits and vegetables will be on the menu for many Hines veterans, employees and visitors every Thursday beginning June 16th and ending September 29th. The Hospital’s Farmers’ Market, will be open Thursdays between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in the campus North parking lots. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Farmers_1307536927880 http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/images/feature_farm_180x130.gif Hines Farmers’ Market Fresh fruits and vegetables will be on the menu for many Hines veterans, employees and visitors every Thursday beginning June 16th and ending September 29th. The Hospital’s Farmers’ Market, will be open Thursdays between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in the campus North parking lots. Hines Farmers’ Market Fresh fruits and vegetables will be on the menu for many Hines veterans, employees and visitors every Thursday beginning June 16th and ending September 29th. The Hospital’s Farmers’ Market, will be open Thursdays between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in the campus North parking lots. http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/supcg.asp Tue, 17 May 2011 08:00:00 CDT

]]>Hines VA Hospital is proud to offer additional support and assistance to caregivers of eligible post 9/11 Veterans through a new national program. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/supcg_1305636541358 http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/images/feature_caregiver_130x180.jpg VA Caregivers support logo Hines VA Hospital is proud to offer additional support and assistance to caregivers of eligible post 9/11 Veterans through a new national program. Support for Veteran Caregivers Hines VA Hospital is proud to offer additional support and assistance to caregivers of eligible post 9/11 Veterans through a new national program. http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/va2k.asp Mon, 16 May 2011 08:00:00 CDT

]]>Mark your calendar and get out your walking shoes!]]> templatedata/content/features/data/va2k_1305548573123 http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/images/VA2K-Logo_180x130.jpg Join a national movement – come to Hines VA Hospital on June 2 for the VA2K! Veterans, employees and family members are invited to participate in a VA2K Walk and Roll on Thursday, June 2, at Hines VA Hospital. The event will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and kicks off the in Tommy’s Field, across from the Fisher House. The event is to promote health and wellness and raise awareness of homeless veterans programs. VA2K Run/Walk/Roll Mark your calendar and get out your walking shoes! http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/Chicago_area_Veterans_to_participate_in_Hines_Games.asp Fri, 06 May 2011 14:00:00 CDT

]]>Veterans Wheelchair Games at Hines]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Veterans_Wheelchair_Games_at_Hines_1304705346000 http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/images/feature_hines_games_180x130.jpg U.S. Army Veteran Dawn Mattson participates in Air Rifle competition during the 2010 Hines Veterans Games. Veterans of military conflicts ranging from World War II all the way through current Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom will be participating in the 31st Annual Hines VA Hospital Veteran Wheelchair Games on Saturday, May 14th. Veterans Wheelchair Games Veterans Wheelchair Games at Hines http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/Hines_to_Host_National_9_11_Flag_Ceremony.asp Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:00:00 CDT

]]>In early May, Hines was proud to host the National 9/11 Flag Ceremony on behalf of the state of Illinois.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Hines_to_Host_National_9_11_Flag_Ceremony_1303842837671 http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/images/feature_flag911180x130.jpg The National 9/11 Flag is a living testament to the resilience and compassion of the American people. In early May, Hines was proud to host the National 9/11 Flag Ceremony on behalf of the state of Illinois. National 9/11 Flag at Hines In early May, Hines was proud to host the National 9/11 Flag Ceremony on behalf of the state of Illinois. http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/Groundbreaking_Research_at_Hines.asp Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:00:00 CDT

]]>Groundbreaking medical research projects by a number of Chicagoland’s premier doctors will be on display at Hines on Thursday, May 5th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Groundbreaking_Research_at_Hines_1302727918269 http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/images/feature_Ventilation_feedback180X130.jpg Veteran Len Carter participated in this study by exercising while using an experimental breathing retraining computerized program ("ventilation-feedback"). Groundbreaking medical research projects by a number of Chicagoland’s premier doctors will be on display at Hines on Thursday, May 5th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Research on Display at Hines Groundbreaking medical research projects by a number of Chicagoland’s premier doctors will be on display at Hines on Thursday, May 5th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/Hines_Health_Fair_2011_April_20th.asp Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:20:00 CDT

]]>More than 900 veterans and employees attended a Health Fair at Hines on April 20th]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Hines_Health_Fair_2011_April_20th_1302269612669 http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/images/feature_health_fair_180x200.jpg Patient at Hines getting blood pressure checked. More than 900 veterans and employees attended a Health Fair at Hines on April 20th Hines Health Fair 2011 More than 900 veterans and employees attended a Health Fair at Hines on April 20th http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/Hines_will_be_expanding_services_to_vets_in.asp Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:00:00 CDT

]]>Hines, IL - The Department of Veterans Affairs will be expanding services to Kankakee County, Illinois.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Hines_will_be_expanding_services_to_vets_in_1300812122845 http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/images/kankakee_180x130.jpg VA to Expand Services to Kankakee County, IL Veterans Hines will be expanding services to vets in Kankakee County by opening a new larger clinic in late 2011. New Clinic for Kankakee Vets Hines, IL - The Department of Veterans Affairs will be expanding services to Kankakee County, Illinois. http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/Hines_Opens_State_of_the_Art_Dental_Clinic.asp Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:00:00 CDT

]]>Hines opened a spacious new Dental Clinic on the 12th floor of the main hospital to better serve our veterans. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Hines_Opens_State_of_the_Art_Dental_Clinic_1299700386095 http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/images/feature_dental180x130.jpg Dental Hygienist Cindy Smith Clifton performs a routine dental cleaning on a patient in the new Hines Dental Clinic Veterans coming to Hines VA Hospital for Dental treatment will now receive their care in a spacious, modern new Clinic on the 12th floor of the main hospital building. The hospital opened a new Dental Clinic earlier this month after completely renovating half of a floor in the main bed tower. Hines Opens New Dental Clinic Hines opened a spacious new Dental Clinic on the 12th floor of the main hospital to better serve our veterans. http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/Biggest_Loser_Stars_Share_Success.asp Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:20:00 CDT

]]>Two former stars of "The Biggest Loser" Reality TV Show were on hand at Hines on Tuesday, March 8, 2011. They kicked off the hospital's employee and veteran weight loss contest, entitled "Smartest Loser".]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Biggest_Loser_Stars_Share_Success_1298568577961 http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/images/biggest_loser_feature180x130.jpg Jerry and Estella Hayes, who starred in the “Biggest Loser” Season 7, will kick off the Hines “Smartest Loser” weight loss contest with a motivational talk next month. Two former stars of "The Biggest Loser" Reality TV Show were on hand at Hines on Tuesday, March 8, 2011. They kicked off the hospital's employee and veteran weight loss contest, entitled "Smartest Loser". "Biggest Loser" Two former stars of "The Biggest Loser" Reality TV Show were on hand at Hines on Tuesday, March 8, 2011. They kicked off the hospital's employee and veteran weight loss contest, entitled "Smartest Loser". http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/Health_Promotion_and_Disease_Prevention_at_Edward_Hines_Jr_VA.asp Tue, 15 Feb 2011 08:00:00 CDT

]]>Have you heard? There is a new committee at Hines to focus on providing Veterans with comprehensive health education, clinical services, health behavior change coaching and support to help them to enhance self-management of their health conditions. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Health_Promotion_and_Disease_Prevention_at_Edward_Hines_Jr_VA_1296664355982 http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/images/hpdp180130.jpg Hines Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Team 2011 Have you heard? There is a new committee at Hines to focus on providing Veterans with comprehensive health education, clinical services, health behavior change coaching and support to help them to enhance self-management of their health conditions. Improve Your Health Have you heard? There is a new committee at Hines to focus on providing Veterans with comprehensive health education, clinical services, health behavior change coaching and support to help them to enhance self-management of their health conditions. http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/New_Van_Service_Makes_Life_Easier_for_Rural_Veterans.asp Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:00:00 CDT

]]>New Van Service Makes Life Easier for Rural Veterans]]> templatedata/content/features/data/New_Van_Service_Makes_Life_Easier_for_Rural_Veterans_1295533832252 http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/images/vatrans_fea1X1.jpg VA’s new Transportation Service offering veterans free rides to and from our farthest outpatient clinics to the Hospital. Hines is now offering veterans who live in rural areas free van service to and from the Hospital as part of a new transportation network. Hines Transportation Network New Van Service Makes Life Easier for Rural Veterans http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/Free_Chi_Lites_Concert_for_Veterans.asp Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:00:00 CDT

]]>Valentines for Veterans ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Free_Chi_Lites_Concert_for_Veterans_1295619721832 http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/images/val4vet_180x130.jpg Valentines for Veterans Concert Logo Hines VA Hospital is honored to have been selected for the second consecutive year to host one of the Department of Veterans Affairs Salute to Veterans Valentines for Veterans Concerts being held around the country. Valentines for Veterans Valentines for Veterans http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/Hines_is_implementing_a_new_team_approach_to_treating_our_veterans.asp Mon, 27 Dec 2010 08:00:00 CDT

]]>Hines is implementing a new team approach to treating our veterans. New Patient-Aligned Care Teams (PACT) offer Veterans a health partnership with the hospital.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Hines_is_implementing_a_new_team_approach_to_treating_our_veterans_1293456923653 http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/images/T180X130.jpg A team of employees at Hines, including clinicians from a variety of specialties and administrative staff, is working hard to implement PACT at the hospital Hines is implementing a new team approach to treating our veterans. New Patient-Aligned Care Teams (PACT) offer Veterans a health partnership with the hospital. A Team Approach to Patients Hines is implementing a new team approach to treating our veterans. New Patient-Aligned Care Teams (PACT) offer Veterans a health partnership with the hospital. http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/moh.asp Tue, 14 Dec 2010 09:00:00 CDT

]]>Medal of Honor Recipient Staff Sgt Salvatore Giunta visited with an enthusiastic group of patients and staff from the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital during a recent trip to Chicago]]> templatedata/content/features/data/moh_1292333929201 http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/images/moh180130.jpg Medal of Honor Recipient Staff Sgt Salvatore Giunta with Charles Zimmer, a patient in the Hines Blind Center, Medal of Honor Recipient Staff Sgt Salvatore Giunta visited with an enthusiastic group of patients and staff from the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital during a recent trip to Chicago MOH Recipient Visits Hines Medal of Honor Recipient Staff Sgt Salvatore Giunta visited with an enthusiastic group of patients and staff from the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital during a recent trip to Chicago http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/ffun.asp Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:00:00 CDT

]]>Family Fun At Hines]]> templatedata/content/features/data/ffun_1289570096186 http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/images/FFD180130.jpg Nancy Berard, from Nutrition and Food Service The Hines Family Empowerment Network reaches out to our Veterans families to provide them with support, education and sometimes just fun. The hospital's recent Family Fun Day was a big success. Family Fun At Hines Family Fun At Hines http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/hvstd.asp Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:00:00 CDT

]]>Homeless Stand Down]]> templatedata/content/features/data/A_recent_Stand_Down_for_homeless_veterans_offered_services_support_and_assistance_to_several_hund_1289421366503 http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/images/SD0660b.jpg A recent “Stand Down” for homeless veterans offered services A recent "Stand Down" for homeless veterans offered services, support and assistance to several hundred area Veterans. Hines is committed to reaching out to area veterans and assisting them with housing, healthcare, benefits, etc Homeless Stand Down Homeless Stand Down http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/Hines_Fisher_House_Supports_Families.asp Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:00:00 CDT

]]>November is National Caregiver Month and few programs at the Hines VA Hospital have done more to support our Veterans' families than our Fisher House.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Hines_Fisher_House_Supports_Families_1288711006921 http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/images/fh180130.jpg Edward Hines Jr., VA Fisher House November is National Caregiver Month and few programs at the Hines VA Hospital have done more to support our Veterans' families than our Fisher House. Fisher House Supports Families November is National Caregiver Month and few programs at the Hines VA Hospital have done more to support our Veterans' families than our Fisher House. http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/Homeless_Veteran_Stand_Down.asp Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:00:00 CDT

]]>The Hines VA Hospital Health Care for Homeless Veterans Program, in cooperation with the Oak Park Vet Center, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and a variety of community partners is hosting the Chicago Area Winter Stand Down for homeless Veterans on Tuesday, November 9th, from 8 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the General Jones Armory, 5200 Cottage Grove Drive, Chicago, IL.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Homeless_Veteran_Stand_Down_1288382131137 http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/images/vet180130.jpg Homeless Veteran The Hines VA Hospital Health Care for Homeless Veterans Program, in cooperation with the Oak Park Vet Center, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and a variety of community partners is hosting the Chicago Area Winter Stand Down for homeless Veterans on Tuesday, November 9th, from 8 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the General Jones Armory, 5200 Cottage Grove Drive, Chicago, IL. Homeless Veteran Stand Down The Hines VA Hospital Health Care for Homeless Veterans Program, in cooperation with the Oak Park Vet Center, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and a variety of community partners is hosting the Chicago Area Winter Stand Down for homeless Veterans on Tuesday, November 9th, from 8 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the General Jones Armory, 5200 Cottage Grove Drive, Chicago, IL. http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/VA_Taking_Life_Saving_Campaign_to_Streets_of_Chicago.asp Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:00:00 CDT

]]>VA Taking Life-Saving Campaign to Streets of Chicago]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_Taking_Life_Saving_Campaign_to_Streets_of_Chicago_1287776668871 http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/images/180130bus.jpg 200 life-saving advertisements will go up on Chicago city buses. This week, nearly 200 life-saving advertisements will go up on Chicago city buses, bus shelters, rail and subway stations displaying a message of hope for those who have served their country and may be facing an emotional crisis. Lifesaving Ads VA Taking Life-Saving Campaign to Streets of Chicago http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/Hines_Social_Worker_Receives_Top_Award.asp Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:45:00 CDT

]]>Tony Spillie, Hines Social Work Executive, was recently honored with the 2010 Under Secretary for Health Award for Excellence in Social Work Leadership at a Washington DC ceremony. This is the highest award possible for VA social workers.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Hines_Social_Worker_Receives_Top_Award_1287100919125 http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/images/Spillie180x130.jpg Dr. Jeffrey Murawsky, VISN 12 Network Director, Deborah Amdur, Chief Consultant for VA Social Work, Tony Spillie, Hines Social Work Executive and Carol Sheets, VA's Director of Social Work were present when Tony Spillie was awarded the highest honor in VA social work in a Washington DC ceremony Tony Spillie, Hines Social Work Executive, was recently honored with the 2010 Under Secretary for Health Award for Excellence in Social Work Leadership at a Washington DC ceremony. This is the highest award possible for VA social workers. Hines Social Worker Gets Award Tony Spillie, Hines Social Work Executive, was recently honored with the 2010 Under Secretary for Health Award for Excellence in Social Work Leadership at a Washington DC ceremony. This is the highest award possible for VA social workers. http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/Thank_You_Ceremony_in_honor_of_Veterans_and_Hines_VA_staff.asp Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:00:00 CDT

]]>Thank You Ceremony in honor of Veterans and Hines VA staff ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Thank_You_Ceremony_in_honor_of_Veterans_and_Hines_VA_staff_1287504675396 http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/images/p180130.jpg Leonard Crow Dog, a traditional Chief of the Lakota Nation Thank You Ceremony in honor of Veterans and Hines VA staff on Friday, October 22nd from 11 am – 1:30pm in Tommy’s Field. Thank You Ceremony Thank You Ceremony in honor of Veterans and Hines VA staff http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/features/Navy_Chief_Petty_Officers_Visit_Hines.asp Fri, 15 Oct 2010 07:30:00 CDT

]]>More than 100 Chief Petty Officers in full uniform visited patients at the Hines VA Hospital in September. Hines patients were thrilled to meet these men and women in uniform.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Navy_Chief_Petty_Officers_Visit_Hines_1287141743851 http://www.hines.va.gov/HINES/images/CPO180x130.jpg Chief Petty Officers from the Great Lakes Naval Training Center and Hines staff gathered in the Hospital Auditorium prior to visiting Veterans who are inpatients at Hines There was a sea of brown uniforms at Hines in early September when the hospital hosted more than 100 Chief Petty Officers from the nearby Great Lakes Naval Training Center. The Petty Officers came to visit Hines veteran patients and thank them for their service. Navy Visitors More than 100 Chief Petty Officers in full uniform visited patients at the Hines VA Hospital in September. Hines patients were thrilled to meet these men and women in uniform.