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Chicago VAMC

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Chicago VAMC

@ChicagoVAMC

Chicago's VA - The Jesse Brown VA Medical Center - Putting Veterans First! Following a Twitter user does not signify VA endorsement.

Chicago, IL

Joined March 2012

Chicago VAMC
@ChicagoVAMC
Jun 26
Looking to expand your skills and explore new career opportunities? VET TEC 2.0 is a new VA benefit that provides eligible Veterans with short-term training in high-demand technology fields. Check your VET TEC 2.0 eligibility and apply today: va.gov/education/othe…
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Chicago VAMC
@ChicagoVAMC
Jun 23
Veterans with severe service connected disabilities can now get TSA PreCheck for free — making airport travel faster, easier, and way less stressful. Grab your eligibility letter on VA.gov and enroll with IDEMIA to get started. news.va.gov/.../veterans-m….
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Chicago VAMC
@ChicagoVAMC
Jun 19
Freedom is America’s greatest promise. On Juneteenth, we celebrate the progress we've made toward a more perfect Union.
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Chicago VAMC
@ChicagoVAMC
Jun 18
Your service matters — and so does your privacy. Cybercriminals often target Veterans to gain access to personal, financial, and health care information. Protecting your data helps safeguard your identity, benefits, and financial well-being. Stay vigilant and share these tips
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Chicago VAMC
@ChicagoVAMC
Jun 18
Curious how #Veterans and caregivers navigate online safety? Explore insights from three Veterans as they share their top strategies for tackling cyber threats. 💻 Get their tips now: digital.va.gov/cyber-spot/vet… #SecureOurWorld
Veterans and Caregiver Give Cyber Safety Advice - DigitalVA
From digital.va.gov
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Chicago VAMC
@ChicagoVAMC
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
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Chicago VAMC
@ChicagoVAMC
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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Chicago VAMC
@ChicagoVAMC
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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Chicago VAMC
@ChicagoVAMC
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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Chicago VAMC
@ChicagoVAMC
May 29
Join us June 9 from 5 to 6 p.m. CST for the Third Quarter Veteran Town Hall.
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Chicago VAMC
@ChicagoVAMC
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
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Chicago VAMC
@ChicagoVAMC
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/MENTALHEALTH/q… during any phase of quitting.
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Chicago VAMC
@ChicagoVAMC
May 27
Use VA’s residential rehabilitation treatment facility locator to find a site near you: Mentalhealth.va.gov/.../va-residen….
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