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Hines VA Hospital to Host Virtual Women Veteran Town Hall on Jan.19

Posted January 09, 2023 10:00 pm

Submitted by Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital

Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital will host a virtual Women Veteran Town Hall on Jan. 19, 2023, at 5 p.m., via Facebook.

The forum will cover multiple topics unique to women Veterans' needs, including:

• Substance Abuse Treatment

• Mental Health

• Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

• LGBTQ+ related issues

• Heart Health

• MOVE! Program

• New Hines VA Women's Health Program staff

The virtual event is open to all area women Veterans, regardless of if they receive VA health care. Veterans can participate via Hines VA's Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/HinesVAHospital.

Questions will be taken throughout the event or can be submitted ahead of time to Krystal.Gilewski@va.gov.

"Women Veterans continue to choose Hines VA for their health care needs and are now among the fastest growing groups of new patients," said Krystal Gilewski, Hines VA Women Veterans Program manager. "These veterans remain a top priority, and Hines VA remains focused on the services and programs that meet a women's unique needs."

For information, contact Krystal Gilewski at Krystal.Gilewski@va.gov or contact the Women's Health Program support assistant, Laura Brockway, (708) 202-8387, ext. 25493.

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