Local Features - Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/index.asp Listing of local health features. en-us Copyright 2010 VA http://www.va.gov/rss Thu, 10 May 2012 12:02:00 CDT Expressive arts key to therapy for Lovell FHCC patients http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/ExpressiveArtsKeyToTherapyForLovellFHCCPatients.asp Thu, 10 May 2012 10:59:00 CDT
]]>Expressive arts key to therapy for Lovell FHCC patients; aided by United States Veterans Arts Program donations]]> templatedata/content/features/data/ExpressiveArtsKeyToTherapyForLovellFHCCPatients_1336665666556 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/ExpressiveArts180x130.jpg Left to right, Lovell FHCC Dr. John Bair, Kimo Williams, Lovell FHCC Deputy Director Capt. David Beardsley and Carol Williams pose with the new Yamaha piano keyboard the United States Veterans Arts Program donated to Lovell FHCC mental health programs this spring. Vietnam Veteran, musician and philanthropist Kimo Williams is known by most as the originator, and a member, of the “Lt. Dan Band,” but his latest stop at the Lovell Federal Health Care Center wasn’t to perform. Instead, Williams and his wife, Carol Williams, got to stand in the audience and listen to performances by members of the FHCC PTSD program’s Friday Relaxation Therapy group. Expressive arts key to therapy Expressive arts key to therapy for Lovell FHCC patients; aided by United States Veterans Arts Program donations FHCC Staff Recognized with CDC Immunization Award http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FHCCStaffRecognizedwithCDCImmunizationAward.asp Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:15:00 CDT
]]>The Illinois Department of Public Health announced today that Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center Health Technician Rosalinda DeJesus has been selected as Illinois’ first Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Childhood Immunization Champion.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/FHCCStaffRecognizedwithCDCImmunizationAward_1335367605805 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/RoseDejesus180x130.jpg Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center Health Technician Rosalinda DeJesus has been selected as Illinois’ first Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Childhood Immunization Champion. The Illinois Department of Public Health announced today that Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center Health Technician Rosalinda DeJesus has been selected as Illinois’ first Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Childhood Immunization Champion. CDC Immunization Award The Illinois Department of Public Health announced today that Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center Health Technician Rosalinda DeJesus has been selected as Illinois’ first Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Childhood Immunization Champion. Lovell FHCC Veterans build birdhouses with Vet Conservation http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Lovell_FHCC_Veterans_build_birdhouses_with_Vet_Conservation.asp Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:50:00 CST
]]>Lovell FHCC Veterans build birdhouses with Vet Conservation Corps]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Lovell_FHCC_Veterans_build_birdhouses_with_Vet_Conservation_1331063426651 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2012/birdhouse180x130.jpg (From left) U.S Navy Veteran Arty Exum, U.S. Army Veteran Gary Larson and U.S. Army Veteran John Fairgrieve work together to build a birdhouse at the Veterans Conservation Corps Birdhouse Building Clinic Feb. 29. The three Vietnam-era Veterans contributed to the 8 birdhouses built at the Captain Jam Veterans from the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center used their birdhouse building skills to help create new bird sanctuaries at a Veterans Conservation Corps Birdhouse Building Clinic Feb. 29. Veterans Use Building Skills Lovell FHCC Veterans build birdhouses with Vet Conservation Corps Lovell FHCC rolls out Strategic Plan http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Lovell_FHCC_rolls_out_Strategic_Plan.asp Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:55:00 CDT
]]>Lovell FHCC rolls out Strategic Plan]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Lovell_FHCC_rolls_out_Strategic_Plan_1330020446186 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/StratPlan180x130.jpg “Readiness” is one of the Guiding Principles in the Strategic Plan. Twenty-one Lovell FHCC Sailors deployed for Continuing Promise 2011 on board USNS Comfort. The humanitarian mission took them to Central and South America. (Photo courtesy Continuing Promise Public Affairs.) Framework for future success belongs to every one of Lovell FHCC’s approximately 3,000 employees Lovell FHCC Strategic Plan Lovell FHCC rolls out Strategic Plan New vaccine shows remarkable results in U.S. Navy Recruits http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/New_vaccine_shows_remarkable_results_in_U_S_Navy_Recruits.asp Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:00:00 CST
]]>New vaccine shows remarkable results in U.S. Navy Recruits]]> templatedata/content/features/data/New_vaccine_shows_remarkable_results_in_U_S_Navy_Recruits_1328632321187 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/adenovirus180x130.jpg U.S. Navy recruits at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center’s USS Red Rover take the adenovirus vaccine Oct. 28, 2011, during their medical in-processing. The vaccine, which is manufactured by Barr Laboratories, consists of two oral tablets. After a 10-year manufacturing hiatus, the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center reinstituted giving adenovirus vaccine to U.S. Navy recruits last October to minimize the symptoms of febrile upper respiratory infection. The results have been remarkable, thus far. Vaccine Shows Results New vaccine shows remarkable results in U.S. Navy Recruits Valentines for Veterans Concert 2012 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Valentines_for_Veterans_Concert_2012.asp Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:30:00 CST
]]>Valentines for Veterans Concert 2012]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Valentines_for_Veterans_Concert_2012_1327002552126 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/ValentinesforVeterans180x130.jpg Valentines for Veterans 2012 Chicago is honored to be selected as one of the 2012 Valentines for Veterans Concert Sites and all three Chicago VA hospitals are working together to make this concert a reality. Valentines for Veterans 2012 Valentines for Veterans Concert 2012 Lovell FHCC Prepares for Walgreens departure from TRICARE http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Lovell_FHCC_Prepares_for_Walgreens_departure_from_TRICARE.asp Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:00:00 CST
]]>Lovell FHCC Prepares for Walgreens departure from TRICARE]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Lovell_FHCC_Prepares_for_Walgreens_departure_from_TRICARE_1325188736188 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/TRICAREWALGREENS180x130.jpg Filling a prescription With more than 118,500 TRICARE Express Scripts prescriptions filled at Walgreens within the Lovell FHCC’s local area, the potential changes of Walgreens’s announcement to stop participating as a provider in the Express Scripts pharmacy network as of Jan. 1, 2012, could have a large impact. TRICARE pharmacy changes Lovell FHCC Prepares for Walgreens departure from TRICARE Two Lovell FHCC Sailors Selected for Nurse Commissioning Program http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Two_Lovell_FHCC_Sailors_Selected_for_Nurse_Commissioning_Program.asp Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:30:00 CST
]]>Two enlisted sailors from the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center received early Christmas gifts this year when they were notified of their selection into the Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program, a highly-selective medical program in the U.S. Navy.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Two_Lovell_FHCC_Sailors_Selected_for_Nurse_Commissioning_Program_1324586398517 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/mecp1.jpg U.S. Navy Capt. David Beardsley, Lovell FHCC Deputy Director, speaks with HM2 Eduardo Rosas at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center Dec. 22. Rosa and HM1 Stephanie Mendoza were recently selected for the Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program. Two enlisted sailors from the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center received early Christmas gifts this year when they were notified of their selection into the Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program, a highly-selective medical program in the U.S. Navy. Two FHCC Sailors Selected Two enlisted sailors from the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center received early Christmas gifts this year when they were notified of their selection into the Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program, a highly-selective medical program in the U.S. Navy. Motorola delivers gifts to Lovell Federal Health Care Center Veterans http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Motorola_delivers_gifts_to_Lovell_Federal_Health_Care_Center_Veterans.asp Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:30:00 CST
]]>Motorola delivers gifts to Lovell Federal Health Care Center Veterans]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Motorola_delivers_gifts_to_Lovell_Federal_Health_Care_Center_Veterans_1325005814390 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/motorolagift180x130.jpg Marine Corps Veteran James Fowler receives a holiday gift from Motorola Employee Ronda Allen at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center Dec. 20. For the tenth consecutive year, employees from the Mobile Devices Business division of Motorola in Libertyville, Ill., granted 150 holiday wishes by delivering various gifts to Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center patients today. Lovell FHCC Vets receive gifts Motorola delivers gifts to Lovell Federal Health Care Center Veterans Forty-nine sailors promoted at Lovell FHCC “frocking” ceremony http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Forty_nine_sailors_promoted_at_Lovell_FHCC_frocking_ceremony.asp Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:00:00 CST
]]>Forty-nine sailors promoted at Lovell FHCC “frocking” ceremony]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Forty_nine_sailors_promoted_at_Lovell_FHCC_frocking_ceremony_1323958664993 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/FrockingDec2011180x130.jpg HM3 Randi R. Tamez (center) is greeted by her 2-year-old daughter Cameron and husband, Jason, at a Lovell FHCC “frocking” ceremony Dec. 12, in which she was promoted to Petty Officer 2nd Class. Leadership at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center promoted 49 sailors in a “frocking” ceremony for non-commissioned officers today Forty-nine sailors promoted Forty-nine sailors promoted at Lovell FHCC “frocking” ceremony FHCC Veterans take advantage of My HealtheVet website http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FHCC_Veterans_take_advantage_of_My_HealtheVet_website.asp Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:30:00 CST
]]>FHCC Veterans take advantage of My HealtheVet website]]> templatedata/content/features/data/FHCC_Veterans_take_advantage_of_My_HealtheVet_website_1323202204375 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/MyHealthEVet180x130.jpg Army Veteran Stan Goodwin, on the left, looks on while My HealtheVet volunteer Ralph Stott shows him new features on the My HealtheVet website, www.myhealth.va.gov. Volunteers help eligible patients sign up for secure messaging. Veterans, active duty service members and their dependents, and caregivers can use My HealtheVet for a variety of things. They can set up My HealtheVet so that they receive wellness reminders, and they can track medical appointments online. They can record their medical histories, track vital signs, and get lab results, all online from wherever they have Internet access. It’s accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and age doesn’t matter. FHCC Veterans Online FHCC Veterans take advantage of My HealtheVet website Delta Kappa Gamma donates quilts to Lovell FHCC Veterans http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Delta_Kappa_Gamma_donates_quilts_to_Lovell_FHCC_Veterans.asp Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:30:00 CST
]]>Delta Kappa Gamma donates quilts to Lovell FHCC Veterans ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Delta_Kappa_Gamma_donates_quilts_to_Lovell_FHCC_Veterans_1321371413607 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/quilt2.jpg (Center) Lovell FHCC Nurse Manager Rosie Elder shows Veteran Robert Botten a quilt he had just received from the Alpha Nu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Nov. 10 at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, while Botten’s friends and family look on. Veterans Robert Botten and Charles Carlsson receive quilts at the Lovell FHCC from Libertyville's Alpha Nu Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma International Society of Women Educators Nov. 10, 2011. Quilts Donated to Lovell Vets Delta Kappa Gamma donates quilts to Lovell FHCC Veterans Happy First Birthday Lovell FHCC! http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Happy_First_Birthday_Lovell_FHCC.asp Sat, 01 Oct 2011 13:00:00 CST
]]>First anniversary of the the nation's first federal health care center]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Happy_First_Birthday_Lovell_FHCC_1323201080404 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/unveiling180x130.jpg From left to right, Lovell FHCC Deputy Director Capt. David Beardsley, Capt. James Lovell, and Lovell FHCC Director Patrick Sullivan lift a cloth to unveil the marker for the separate North Chicago VAMC and Naval Health Clinic Great Lakes time capsules buried by the flagpoles in front of the main Am Many of the people in the audience at Lovell FHCC’s birthday and time capsule celebration Sept. 30 could barely believe a year had passed since the integration and creation of the nation’s first FHCC. Happy First Birthday Lovell FH First anniversary of the the nation's first federal health care center Lovell FHCC Earns Top Performer Joint Commission Recognition http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Lovell_FHCC_Earns_Top_Performer_Joint_Commission_Recognition.asp Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:00:00 CDT
]]>The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center was named one of the nation’s top performers on key quality measures today by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Lovell_FHCC_Earns_Top_Performer_Joint_Commission_Recognition_1316004211421 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/pressreleases/photos/goldkey180X130.jpg Joint Commission Logo The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center was named one of the nation’s top performers on key quality measures today by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America. Lovell FHCC Earns Recognition The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center was named one of the nation’s top performers on key quality measures today by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America. Flu vaccination offered to veterans, military and their families http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Flu_vaccination_offered_to_veterans_military_and_their_families.asp Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:45:00 CDT
]]>The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center is offering flu vaccinations to thousands of military members, veterans, military retirees and family members. As the nation’s first integrated Veterans Affairs and Department Defense federal health care center, the facility offers medical services to patients throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Flu_vaccination_offered_to_veterans_military_and_their_families_1315511368606 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/pressreleases/photos/fluBanner180x130.jpg Flu vaccination offered to veterans, military and their families The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center is offering flu vaccinations to thousands of military members, veterans, military retirees and family members. As the nation’s first integrated Veterans Affairs and Department Defense federal health care center, the facility offers medical services to patients throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Flu Vaccination Schedule The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center is offering flu vaccinations to thousands of military members, veterans, military retirees and family members. As the nation’s first integrated Veterans Affairs and Department Defense federal health care center, the facility offers medical services to patients throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Job Fair for Veterans and Military hosted by Lovell Federal Health Care Center http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Job_Fair_for_Veterans_and_Military_hosted_by_Lovell_Federal_Health_Care_Center.asp Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:00:00 CDT
]]>More than 40 potential employers took part in a Job Fair for Veterans, military members and their families at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center Sept. 1.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Job_Fair_for_Veterans_and_Military_hosted_by_Lovell_Federal_Health_Care_Center_1315601042334 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/JobFair180x130.jpg September 1, 2011 Job Fair at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center More than 40 potential employers took part in a Job Fair for Veterans, military members and their families at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center Sept. 1. Job Fair for Vets and Military More than 40 potential employers took part in a Job Fair for Veterans, military members and their families at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center Sept. 1. Welcome Home event hosted at Soldier Field in Chicago http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/WelcomeHomeeventhostedatSoldierFieldinChicago.asp Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:00:00 CDT
]]>Welcome Home event hosted at Soldier Field in Chicago Active Duty military members, Veterans and their family members invited to day-long celebration Aug. 23]]> templatedata/content/features/data/WelcomeHomeeventhostedatSoldierFieldinChicago_1314305179312 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/welcomehome1.jpg (From left) Lovell FHCC Director Patrick L. Sullivan and U.S. Navy Capt. David Beardsley (Lovell FHCC Deputy Director) speak with a Veteran at the 4th Annual Welcome Home Ceremony Aug. 23, while Raydene Edenhofer (Lovell FHCC Social Worker) looks on. Thousands of Military members, Veterans, families and children gathered at Soldier Field Aug. 23 to learn more about resources and services available from the two VA medical centers in the Chicago region and the nation’s first integrated Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense federal health care center. Welcome Home at Soldier Field Welcome Home event hosted at Soldier Field in Chicago Active Duty military members, Veterans and their family members invited to day-long celebration Aug. 23 Continuing Promise mission nearing end http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/ContinuingPromiseMissionNearingEnd.asp Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:00:00 CDT
]]>Continuing Promise mission nearing end]]> templatedata/content/features/data/ContinuingPromiseMissionNearingEnd_1312897111842 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/USNSComfort180x130.jpg Lt. Patricia Salazar, an Optometrist from USS Red Rover, looks into a patient’s eye at the Los Angeles medical site in Puerto San Jose, Guatemala. Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center Navy team has provided medical, dental care to thousands. Continuing Promise 2011 Continuing Promise mission nearing end To Veterans: ICARE http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/ToVeteransICARE.asp Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:00:00 CDT
]]>Core Values describe an organization’s culture and character, and serve as the foundation for the way individuals interact with each other, as well as with people outside the organization. The unique VA Core Values and Characteristics underscore our moral obligation to Veterans, their families, and other beneficiaries.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/ToVeteransICARE_1310481111340 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/ICareLogo.jpg ICARE Logo Core Values describe an organization’s culture and character, and serve as the foundation for the way individuals interact with each other, as well as with people outside the organization. The unique VA Core Values and Characteristics underscore our moral obligation to Veterans, their families, and other beneficiaries. To Veterans: ICARE Core Values describe an organization’s culture and character, and serve as the foundation for the way individuals interact with each other, as well as with people outside the organization. The unique VA Core Values and Characteristics underscore our moral obligation to Veterans, their families, and other beneficiaries. Lovell FHCC healthcare is personal at McHenry CBOC http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Lovell_FHCC_healthcare_is_personal_at_McHenry_CBOC.asp Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:00:00 CDT
]]>Lovell FHCC healthcare is personal at McHenry CBOC. Community Based Outpatient Clinic offers full spectrum of medical services for Veterans in northern Illinois]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Lovell_FHCC_healthcare_is_personal_at_McHenry_CBOC_1310147467850 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/McHenry180x130.jpg Lovell FHCC Nurse Ann Juska works with a laboratory sample at the McHenry CBOC. An onsite laboratory makes lab processing quick and easy. At one of the fastest growing Community Based Outpatient Clinics in the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, it’s standing room only most mornings when the McHenry, Ill., office opens for business at 7:30 a.m. McHenry County-area Veterans of all ages fill the dozen or so seats in the cozy main waiting room, which also serves as a pathway between the two main sections of the sprawling clinic. McHenry CBOC Lovell FHCC healthcare is personal at McHenry CBOC. Community Based Outpatient Clinic offers full spectrum of medical services for Veterans in northern Illinois Lovell FHCC Pharmacy Operations: Far Beyond Drugstores http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/LovellFHCCPharmacyOperationsFarBeyondDrugstores.asp Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:30:00 CDT
]]>Lovell FHCC Pharmacy Operations: Far Beyond Drugstores]]> templatedata/content/features/data/LovellFHCCPharmacyOperationsFarBeyondDrugstores_1307038743293 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/Pharm180x130.jpg Bobby Maye, Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center Pharmacy Technician, double-checks a medication to ensure an accurate count prior to dispensing to a patient at the Lovell FHCC Outpatient Pharmacy. Much more than a corner drugstore, pharmacy operations at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center are a complex orchestration of customer service, multiple safety checks and accuracy. Lovell FHCC Pharmacy Operation Lovell FHCC Pharmacy Operations: Far Beyond Drugstores Lovell FHCC Nurses recognized for Nursing Excellence http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Lovell_FHCC_Nurses_recognized_for_Nursing_Excellence.asp Wed, 11 May 2011 12:00:00 CDT
]]>Four nurses from the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center were recognized at the Nurses Week closing ceremony May 5 for Excellence in Nursing. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Lovell_FHCC_Nurses_recognized_for_Nursing_Excellence_1305047068590 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/NUR180x130.jpg (From left) Dr. Sarah Fouse, Lovell FHCC Associate Director for Patient Services and Nurse Executive, presents an annual award for Nursing Excellence to Makayla Downs, Lovell FHCC Staff Nurse, while Patrick Sullivan, Lovell FHCC Director, applauds Four nurses from the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center were recognized at the Nurses Week closing ceremony May 5 for Excellence in Nursing. Lovell FHCC Nursing Excellence Four nurses from the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center were recognized at the Nurses Week closing ceremony May 5 for Excellence in Nursing. Lovell FHCC hones patient safety skills during annual awareness week http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Lovell_FHCC_hones_patient_safety_skills_during_annual_awareness_week.asp Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:00:00 CDT
]]>From staff challenges to a “room of safety,” the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center polished their patient safety skills as part of Patient Safety Awareness Week. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Lovell_FHCC_hones_patient_safety_skills_during_annual_awareness_week_1301344177101 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/patientsafety180x130.jpg HM1 Stephanie Cunado, Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center Corpsman, examines a simulated patient in the “room of safety” Mar. 8 as part of Patient Safety Awareness Week. From staff challenges to a “room of safety,” the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center polished their patient safety skills as part of Patient Safety Awareness Week. Patient Safety Week From staff challenges to a “room of safety,” the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center polished their patient safety skills as part of Patient Safety Awareness Week. Veterans showcase talent at Lovell FHCC Creative Arts Festival http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Veterans_showcase_talent_at_Lovell_FHCC_Creative_Arts_Festival.asp Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:00:00 CDT
]]>Veterans showcase talent at Lovell FHCC Creative Arts Festival]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Veterans_showcase_talent_at_Lovell_FHCC_Creative_Arts_Festival_1300115073397 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2011_CAFWinner2.jpg U.S. Military Veteran Adrian Lewis Walker stands next to his acrylic painting titled “Wolves.” Lewis Walker took first place in the painting-by-number category at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center’s 2011 Creative Arts Festival Feb. 23. More than 40 Veterans from throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin competed recently at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center’s annual 2011 Creative Arts Festival. Lovell FHCC Creative Arts Fest Veterans showcase talent at Lovell FHCC Creative Arts Festival USS Red Rover vital to recruit medical, dental readiness http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/USS_Red_Rover_vital_to_recruit_medical_dental_readiness.asp Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:00:00 CST
]]>USS Red Rover vital to recruit medical, dental readiness]]> templatedata/content/features/data/USS_Red_Rover_vital_to_recruit_medical_dental_readiness_1298474171820 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/RedRover180x130.jpg Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center Corpsman HN Bryan Matthews performs an eye exam on a U.S. Navy recruit during his initial in-processing at USS Red Rover. In the early hours of a frigid January morning in northern Illinois, divisions of U.S. Navy recruits line up outside of Bldg. 1523 -- also known as USS Red Rover -- for their initial medical and dental procedures. USS Red Rover USS Red Rover vital to recruit medical, dental readiness VAlentines Concert for Veterans http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/VAlentinesConcertforVeterans.asp Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:30:00 CDT
]]>VAlentines Concert for Veteran]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VAlentinesConcertforVeterans_1296244704932 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/val4vet_180x130.jpg VAlentines Concert for Veterans Logo Alongside the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital and the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center is co-hosting a VAlentines Concert for Veterans as part of the National Salute to Veteran Patients. Salute to Veteran Patients VAlentines Concert for Veteran Lovell Federal Health Care Center streamlines registration process http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Lovell_Federal_Health_Care_Center_streamlines_registration_process.asp Wed, 19 Jan 2011 10:30:00 CDT
]]>Lovell Federal Health Care Center streamlines registration process ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Lovell_Federal_Health_Care_Center_streamlines_registration_process_1295454668845 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/registration.jpg pen in hand filling out registration forms Its very important to us that our patients have a streamlined transition into their new federal health care center said Jonathan Friedman, Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center Public Affairs Officer. Registering ahead of time will ensure this, by saving our patients time during their first appointment and allowing them to focus on their healthcare needs. Lovell FHCC Registration Lovell Federal Health Care Center streamlines registration process First Frocking ceremony at Lovell FHCC a huge success http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Frocking.asp Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:00:00 CDT
]]>Thirty-three sailors from the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center were promoted to their next rank during a Frocking ceremony Dec. 10.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Frocking_1295387418521 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Frocking.jpg Thirty-three sailors from the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center were promoted to their next rank during a Frocking ceremony Dec. 10. Thirty-three sailors from the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center were promoted to their next rank during a Frocking ceremony Dec. 10. First Frocking Ceremony Thirty-three sailors from the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center were promoted to their next rank during a Frocking ceremony Dec. 10. Patriot Store first in nation catering to military members http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/PatriotStoreFirstInNationCateringToMilitaryMembers.asp Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:15:00 CDT
]]>Patriot Store first in nation catering to military members ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/PatriotStoreFirstInNationCateringToMilitaryMembers_1291407857071 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/patriot180.jpg U.S. Navy Capt. Dale Barrette, Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center Associate Director of Resources, purchases uniform items from the Patriot’s Store Dec. 3. The newly-renovated store is a first-of-its-kind facility within the Veterans Canteen Service. The new “Patriot’s Store” is part of the Veterans Canteen Service, and like most VCS facilities, they offer a variety of foods, goods and services to its customers. However, with the unique integrated role of the Lovell FHCC, the Patriot’s Landing also offers items specific to the needs of military members. VCS Patriot Store Patriot Store first in nation catering to military members Ribbon cut on $5.1M renovation project at Lovell Federal Health Care Center http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Ribbon_cutting_newly_renovated.asp Mon, 22 Nov 2010 08:50:00 CDT
]]>With ceremonial scissors in hand, leadership from Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 and the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center joined staff and patients to cut a ribbon for a newly-renovated medical and surgical floor Nov. 16. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Ribbon_cutting_newly_renovated_1290438029023 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/NovRibbonCutting180.jpg (From right) Mary Ann Allred, Lovell FHCC Nurse Manager, speaks with Military Veteran James White during the Nov. 16 ribbon cutting ceremony at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center. With ceremonial scissors in hand, leadership from Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 and the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center joined staff and patients to cut a ribbon for a newly-renovated medical and surgical floor Nov. 16. Ribbon cut on $5.1M renovation With ceremonial scissors in hand, leadership from Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 and the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center joined staff and patients to cut a ribbon for a newly-renovated medical and surgical floor Nov. 16. Lovell Federal Health Care Center breaks ground on Green House homes http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/LovellFHCCGreenHouseHomes.asp Sun, 21 Nov 2010 09:15:00 CDT
]]>Leadership from the Department of Veterans Affairs were on hand Nov. 9 with project leadership and contractors to break ground on a two-phased project to build six Green House® homes at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center’s West Campus in North Chicago, Ill.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Lovell_Federal_Health_Care_Center_breaks_ground_on_Green_House_homes_1290439095703 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FHCCGreenHouse180.jpg Dr. Christa Hojlo, Director of the VA and State Veterans Home Nursing Home Care, speaks with Patrick L. Sullivan, Director of the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, and Dr. Jan Clarke, Lovell FHCC Department Head for Geriatrics and Extended Care Leadership from the Department of Veterans Affairs were on hand Nov. 9 with project leadership and contractors to break ground on a two-phased project to build six Green House® homes at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center’s West Campus in North Chicago, Ill. Lovell FHCC breaks ground Leadership from the Department of Veterans Affairs were on hand Nov. 9 with project leadership and contractors to break ground on a two-phased project to build six Green House® homes at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center’s West Campus in North Chicago, Ill. Telehealth offers technological solution to caregivers http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Telehealth_offers_technological_solution_to_caregivers.asp Thu, 04 Nov 2010 08:30:00 CDT
]]>Captain James A. Lovell FHCCs Telehealth offers technological solution to caregivers]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Telehealth_offers_technological_solution_to_caregivers_1288905481655 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/TelehealthBNOV2010.jpg Mary Schatz, Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center Telehealth Registered Nurse, demonstrates the Telehealth “Vitel Net” touch screen that patients and caregivers would use in their home. November is National Family Caregiver Month, and the Telehealth program is a tool for some caregiver Captain Lovell Federal Health Care Center delivers healthcare alternatives to ease care between visits Telehealth Captain James A. Lovell FHCCs Telehealth offers technological solution to caregivers Historic VA/DoD Integration Accomplished http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/integration.asp Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:19:00 CDT
]]>During a first-of-its kind ceremony in front of more than 1,500 people, Congressional, civic and governmental leaders showed the nation Oct. 1 why integrating medical facilities and resources from the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs makes sense.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/integration_1288293777307 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/images/LovellFHCCsigneddocument180.jpg DOD and VA officials officially open the Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center During a first-of-its kind ceremony in front of more than 1,500 people, Congressional, civic and governmental leaders showed the nation Oct. 1 why integrating medical facilities and resources from the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs makes sense. Historic VA/DoD Integration During a first-of-its kind ceremony in front of more than 1,500 people, Congressional, civic and governmental leaders showed the nation Oct. 1 why integrating medical facilities and resources from the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs makes sense.