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, 15 Apr 2021 13:48:00 CDT http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Whole_Health_app_helps_combat_veteran.asp Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:00:00 CDT Depression was ruining Iraq War combat veteran Ricardo Martinez's life. He had isolated himself. He admitted himself to Lovell FHCC for PTSD. He was not going to quit. When he heard about Whole Health, he embraced it. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Whole_Health_app_helps_combat_veteran_1618508751687 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/martinez_teaser_use_this.gif Combat veteran Ricardo Martinez stands in front of Whole Health banner Depression was ruining Iraq War combat veteran Ricardo Martinez's life. He had isolated himself. He admitted himself to Lovell FHCC for PTSD. He was not going to quit. When he heard about Whole Health, he embraced it. FHCC patient uses Whole Health Depression was ruining Iraq War combat veteran Ricardo Martinez's life. He had isolated himself. He admitted himself to Lovell FHCC for PTSD. He was not going to quit. When he heard about Whole Health, he embraced it. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FHCC_ICU_preps_for_COVID_19.asp Tue, 27 Oct 2020 12:30:00 CDT They could see it coming. They didn’t know initially, but the Lovell Federal Health Care Center ICU team had about six weeks until they received a COVID-19 patient. When the deadly virus arrived, they were ready. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/FHCC_ICU_preps_for_COVID_19_1603815248067 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/IMG_4174_huddle_hallway_front_teaser.gif FHCC ICU teams holds a shift change huddle in the hallway They could see it coming. They didn’t know initially, but the Lovell Federal Health Care Center ICU team had about six weeks until they received a COVID-19 patient. When the deadly virus arrived, they were ready. FHCC ICU battles COVID-19 They could see it coming. They didn’t know initially, but the Lovell Federal Health Care Center ICU team had about six weeks until they received a COVID-19 patient. When the deadly virus arrived, they were ready. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Navy_reservists_screen_recruits_at_FHCC_RTC.asp Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:30:00 CDT Navy Reserve Medicine sailors mobilized to Great Lakes to augment the Navy recruit mission. A NRM team of 81 is assigned to Lovell Federal Health Care Center to screen recruits during quarantine before boot camp. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Navy_reservists_screen_recruits_at_FHCC_RTC_1595538585298 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/200710-N-NX635-1083-front-page-teaser.gif Navy Reserve sailor examines new recruit during quarantine Navy Reserve Medicine sailors mobilized to Great Lakes to augment the Navy recruit mission. A NRM team of 81 is assigned to Lovell Federal Health Care Center to screen recruits during quarantine before boot camp. Navy reservists help FHCC, RTC Navy Reserve Medicine sailors mobilized to Great Lakes to augment the Navy recruit mission. A NRM team of 81 is assigned to Lovell Federal Health Care Center to screen recruits during quarantine before boot camp. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/WW_II_B_17_Gunner_Looks_Back.asp Fri, 29 May 2020 16:00:00 CDT On his 95th birthday, WW II B-17 gunner Joseph Geraldi was touched by family members, friends and FHCC staff who gathered to sing “Happy Birthday” outside the dining room window of his Lovell FHCC Green House home. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/WW_II_B_17_Gunner_Looks_Back_1590781681945 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/DSC_3575-front-page-teaser.gif WW II veteran Joe "Gunner" Geraldi waves to birthday well-wishers who lined up outside his FHCC Green House home window On his 95th birthday, WW II B-17 gunner Joseph Geraldi was touched by family members, friends and FHCC staff who gathered to sing “Happy Birthday” outside the dining room window of his Lovell FHCC Green House home. FHCC WW II Veteran looks back On his 95th birthday, WW II B-17 gunner Joseph Geraldi was touched by family members, friends and FHCC staff who gathered to sing “Happy Birthday” outside the dining room window of his Lovell FHCC Green House home. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Job_fair_opens_door_for_Navy_veteran.asp Thu, 30 Jan 2020 16:00:00 CST Navy veteran William Page is a job fair success story. Page went to a FHCC veteran and military job fair, interviewed there and was hired by veteran friendly Always Faithful Equestrian Center. The next fair is in May. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Job_fair_opens_door_for_Navy_veteran_1580418613536 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2020/page-with-horse.gif Veteran William Page poses with a horse he helps care for at Always Faithful Equestrian Center Navy veteran William Page is a job fair success story. Page went to a FHCC veteran and military job fair, interviewed there and was hired by veteran friendly Always Faithful Equestrian Center. The next fair is in May. Job fair helps Navy veteran Navy veteran William Page is a job fair success story. Page went to a FHCC veteran and military job fair, interviewed there and was hired by veteran friendly Always Faithful Equestrian Center. The next fair is in May. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Veteran_performers_artists_authors_needed.asp Wed, 18 Dec 2019 16:25:00 CST Veteran Ellis Reed can't remember not performing. His singing got him to the national Veterans Creative Arts Festival. Entries are needed for FHCC's 2020 Veterans Creative Arts Festival. Enter by Feb. 14. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Veteran_performers_artists_authors_needed_1576707360284 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/CAF-Ellis-front-photo.gif Veteran Ellis Reed performs at the Lovell FHCC 2019 Creative Arts Festival Veteran Ellis Reed can't remember not performing. His singing got him to the national Veterans Creative Arts Festival. Entries are needed for FHCC's 2020 Veterans Creative Arts Festival. Enter by Feb. 14. Veteran art, music displayed Veteran Ellis Reed can't remember not performing. His singing got him to the national Veterans Creative Arts Festival. Entries are needed for FHCC's 2020 Veterans Creative Arts Festival. Enter by Feb. 14. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/PTSD_grads_appear_in_Clown_Vets_documentary.asp Mon, 29 Apr 2019 14:00:00 CDT Lovell FHCC PTSD program grads don clown costumes as part of their recovery. At Lovell recently, they clowned to promote "Clown Vets," a new documentary featuring veterans clowning to help others and themselves. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/PTSD_grads_appear_in_Clown_Vets_documentary_1556558052594 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/clown_vets_front_teaser.jpg Graduates of the FHCC PTSD program return to Lovell FHCC to "clown" and promote documentary Lovell FHCC PTSD program grads don clown costumes as part of their recovery. At Lovell recently, they clowned to promote "Clown Vets," a new documentary featuring veterans clowning to help others and themselves. Veterans star in "Clown Vets" Lovell FHCC PTSD program grads don clown costumes as part of their recovery. At Lovell recently, they clowned to promote "Clown Vets," a new documentary featuring veterans clowning to help others and themselves. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/WWI.asp Wed, 12 Dec 2018 10:00:00 CST A decade before astronaut James Lovell was born, World War I-era soldiers and veterans received care at Lovell Hospital at Fort Sheridan, then an Army base a short drive from today's Lovell Federal Health Care Center. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/WWI_1544559174178 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/teaser_100_years.jpg Military members and veterans have been cared for at hospitals bearing the Lovell name for more than 100 years A decade before astronaut James Lovell was born, World War I-era soldiers and veterans received care at Lovell Hospital at Fort Sheridan, then an Army base a short drive from today's Lovell Federal Health Care Center. Two Lovell hospitals-100 years A decade before astronaut James Lovell was born, World War I-era soldiers and veterans received care at Lovell Hospital at Fort Sheridan, then an Army base a short drive from today's Lovell Federal Health Care Center. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Putting_Heart_Disease_at_Ease.asp Mon, 17 Sep 2018 10:00:00 CDT An interdisciplinary team at Lovell FHCC recently developed a new Heart Failure Toolkit which aims to help patients with heart failure manage their symptoms and live their lives to the fullest. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Putting_Heart_Disease_at_Ease_1537189549921 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2018/180822-UM507-N-006web180x130.jpg FHCC staff review heart failure materials. An interdisciplinary team at Lovell FHCC recently developed a new Heart Failure Toolkit which aims to help patients with heart failure manage their symptoms and live their lives to the fullest. Putting Heart Disease at Ease An interdisciplinary team at Lovell FHCC recently developed a new Heart Failure Toolkit which aims to help patients with heart failure manage their symptoms and live their lives to the fullest. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Captain_Lovell_Visits_FHCC_Hospice_Patient.asp Mon, 02 Apr 2018 13:00:00 CDT In his last days, Lovell Federal Health Care Center veteran patient's involvement with Apollo 13 mission was recognized by former NASA astronaut, retired Navy Captain James A. Lovell. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Captain_Lovell_Visits_FHCC_Hospice_Patient_1522692837629 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/DSC_9165_teaser_photo_Gibbons.jpg Veteran Gerry Gibbons holds his hospice pinning certificate at Lovell Federal Health Care Center In his last days, Lovell Federal Health Care Center veteran patient's involvement with Apollo 13 mission was recognized by former NASA astronaut, retired Navy Captain James A. Lovell. Two heroes meet In his last days, Lovell Federal Health Care Center veteran patient's involvement with Apollo 13 mission was recognized by former NASA astronaut, retired Navy Captain James A. Lovell. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Navy_Corpsmen_Gain_Trauma_Experience_at_Stroger.asp Thu, 08 Feb 2018 12:02:00 CST Hospital corpsmen complete a six-week rotation at Stroger Hospital in Chicago, the last phase of a new Clinical Trauma Training Experience based at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Navy_Corpsmen_Gain_Trauma_Experience_at_Stroger_1518113848602 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2018/CorpsmanTraining1_180x130.jpg A corpsman performs a procedure on a manikin arm Hospital corpsmen complete a six-week rotation at Stroger Hospital in Chicago, the last phase of a new Clinical Trauma Training Experience based at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago. Navy Corpsmen train at FHCC Hospital corpsmen complete a six-week rotation at Stroger Hospital in Chicago, the last phase of a new Clinical Trauma Training Experience based at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Veterans_help_doctors_in_training.asp Thu, 25 Jan 2018 10:00:00 CST Lovell FHCC outpatients help Rosalind Franklin University, Chicago Medical School, first-year medical students learn how to provide compassionate health care to military veterans. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Veterans_help_doctors_in_training_1516895655842 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/IMG_3105-Veterans-mock-RF-patients-front-teaser.jpg Rosalind Franklin first-year medical students conduct veteran patient interview Lovell FHCC outpatients help Rosalind Franklin University, Chicago Medical School, first-year medical students learn how to provide compassionate health care to military veterans. Veterans help medical students Lovell FHCC outpatients help Rosalind Franklin University, Chicago Medical School, first-year medical students learn how to provide compassionate health care to military veterans. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Expanded_Hematology_and_Oncology_Clinic_opens.asp Wed, 01 Nov 2017 15:30:00 CDT Not by choice, Hematology and Oncology is a second home to many patients, some who have returned regularly for life-saving treatment. It was with thanks that some not only attended but participated in a ribbon-cutting. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Expanded_Hematology_and_Oncology_Clinic_opens_1509569387638 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/DSC_5113_front_page_teaser.jpg Lovell FHCC patient Lou Ness, who has been receiving treatment weekly at the FHCC Hematology Oncology Clinic for seven years, spoke at the recent ribbon-cutting on the expanded clinic. She talked about the excellent care she has received. Not by choice, Hematology and Oncology is a second home to many patients, some who have returned regularly for life-saving treatment. It was with thanks that some not only attended but participated in a ribbon-cutting. Hematology, Oncology expands Not by choice, Hematology and Oncology is a second home to many patients, some who have returned regularly for life-saving treatment. It was with thanks that some not only attended but participated in a ribbon-cutting. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Canine_Celebrity_Visits_Lovell_FHCC.asp Thu, 29 Jun 2017 11:00:00 CDT On June 19, Charlie, the Today Show’s “Puppy with a Purpose” – whose training to become a service dog for a military veteran has been regularly featured on the NBC-TV morning show, visited Lovell FHCC. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Canine_Celebrity_Visits_Lovell_FHCC_1498752279177 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2017/Today_Show_1_180x130.jpg Lovell FHCC Command Master Chief poses with a therapy dog. On June 19, Charlie, the Today Show’s “Puppy with a Purpose” – whose training to become a service dog for a military veteran has been regularly featured on the NBC-TV morning show, visited Lovell FHCC. Canine Celebrity Visits FHCC On June 19, Charlie, the Today Show’s “Puppy with a Purpose” – whose training to become a service dog for a military veteran has been regularly featured on the NBC-TV morning show, visited Lovell FHCC. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Volunteer_Donates_WWII_POW_Diary_to_Museum.asp Thu, 25 May 2017 10:00:00 CDT Writings and mementos from a soldier who spent months in Stalag Luft III will be preserved for all to view at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie, Ill. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Volunteer_Donates_WWII_POW_Diary_to_Museum_1495720348905 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/Diary2-180x130.jpg A FHCC volunteer donates a diary to a museum Writings and mementos from a soldier who spent months in Stalag Luft III will be preserved for all to view at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie, Ill. Volunteer Donates Diary Writings and mementos from a soldier who spent months in Stalag Luft III will be preserved for all to view at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie, Ill. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Chaplains_self_sacrifice_inspires_Lovell_crowd.asp Thu, 13 Apr 2017 20:00:00 CDT The compelling story of four U.S. military chaplains’ self-sacrifice at sea occurred more than 74 years ago, but a program honoring their lives still drew a rapt audience to FHCC. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Chaplains_self_sacrifice_inspires_Lovell_crowd_1492129569166 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/4Chaplains1-180x130.png The RTC choir performs at a film screening. The compelling story of four U.S. military chaplains’ self-sacrifice at sea occurred more than 74 years ago, but a program honoring their lives still drew a rapt audience to FHCC. Chaplains' sacrifice inspires The compelling story of four U.S. military chaplains’ self-sacrifice at sea occurred more than 74 years ago, but a program honoring their lives still drew a rapt audience to FHCC. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FHCC_institutes_Zika_testing_for_donated_blood.asp Tue, 10 Jan 2017 15:00:00 CST Lovell Federal Health Care Center launches FDA-mandated Zika testing protocols in record time to preserve the supply of fresh and frozen blood products for the nation's military. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/FHCC_institutes_Zika_testing_for_donated_blood_1484082459554 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/images/IMG_3027 new closeup web photo Zika.jpg Closeup of Zika test label on blood products Lovell Federal Health Care Center launches FDA-mandated Zika testing protocols in record time to preserve the supply of fresh and frozen blood products for the nation's military. FHCC leads Zika blood testing Lovell Federal Health Care Center launches FDA-mandated Zika testing protocols in record time to preserve the supply of fresh and frozen blood products for the nation's military. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FHCC_Launches_Cardiopulmonary_Patient_Simulator.asp Wed, 09 Nov 2016 16:00:00 CST Lovell FHCC launched a state-of-the-art cardiopulmonary patient simulator in honor of a former patient. His wife donated approximately $64,000 from her foundation for Parkinson’s and heart disease research and education Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/FHCC_Launches_Cartiopulmonary_Patient_Simulator_1478728656915 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2016/Manikin_180x130.jpg FHCC staff, volunteers and guests pose near a training manikin. Lovell FHCC launched a state-of-the-art cardiopulmonary patient simulator in honor of a former patient. His wife donated approximately $64,000 from her foundation for Parkinson’s and heart disease research and education FHCC Launches Training Manikin Lovell FHCC launched a state-of-the-art cardiopulmonary patient simulator in honor of a former patient. His wife donated approximately $64,000 from her foundation for Parkinson’s and heart disease research and education http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Lovell_FHCC_Provides_Hemodialysis.asp Tue, 18 Oct 2016 13:00:00 CDT The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) began offering hemodialysis treatment at the facility for veterans living in the FHCC Community Living Center (CLC). Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Lovell_FHCC_Provide_1476809838287 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2016/Hemodialysis1_Thumbnail.jpg A patient recieved hemodialysis treatment The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) began offering hemodialysis treatment at the facility for veterans living in the FHCC Community Living Center (CLC). FHCC Starts Dialysis Treatment The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) began offering hemodialysis treatment at the facility for veterans living in the FHCC Community Living Center (CLC). http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FHCC_nurses_teach_DePaul_students.asp Fri, 06 May 2016 14:45:00 CDT Nurses are honored in May for their outstanding contributions at Lovell FHCC and elsewhere. Since 2013, the academic affiliation between Lovell FHCC and DePaul University for nursing students has thrived and grown. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/FHCC_nurses_teach_DePaul_students_1462564894516 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/IMG_2420_front_teaser.jpg A DePaul University nursing student checks the toes of a diabetic patient Nurses are honored in May for their outstanding contributions at Lovell FHCC and elsewhere. Since 2013, the academic affiliation between Lovell FHCC and DePaul University for nursing students has thrived and grown. DePaul students learn at FHCC Nurses are honored in May for their outstanding contributions at Lovell FHCC and elsewhere. Since 2013, the academic affiliation between Lovell FHCC and DePaul University for nursing students has thrived and grown. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Gift_helps_TBI_patients.asp Fri, 18 Mar 2016 13:30:00 CDT March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Through the heart of a special Marine, Lovell FHCC helps veterans with traumatic brain injury. The Heart of a Marine Foundation provides support and resources to service members. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Gift_helps_TBI_patients_1458326264320 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/Marine_Franks_teaser_photo.jpg Marine Lance Corporal Phillip E. Frank, was killed in combat in April, 2004, in Iraq. March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Through the heart of a special Marine, Lovell FHCC helps veterans with traumatic brain injury. The Heart of a Marine Foundation provides support and resources to service members. Gift helps patients with TBI March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Through the heart of a special Marine, Lovell FHCC helps veterans with traumatic brain injury. The Heart of a Marine Foundation provides support and resources to service members. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FHCC_WomenHeart_Champions_named.asp Tue, 16 Feb 2016 13:30:00 CST Lovell FHCC patients Denise Lear and Kelsey Gumm came back from the WomenHeart Science & Leadership Symposium last year with a life-changing mission – to help women like them who have heart disease and heart conditions. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/FHCC_WomenHeart_Champions_named_1455650352050 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/DSC_3357_heart_teaser.jpg Lovell FHCC's new WomenHeart Champions man an information table Lovell FHCC patients Denise Lear and Kelsey Gumm came back from the WomenHeart Science & Leadership Symposium last year with a life-changing mission – to help women like them who have heart disease and heart conditions. WomenHeart Champions named Lovell FHCC patients Denise Lear and Kelsey Gumm came back from the WomenHeart Science & Leadership Symposium last year with a life-changing mission – to help women like them who have heart disease and heart conditions. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Sim_Center_team_branches_out.asp Wed, 20 Jan 2016 14:00:00 CST Word is getting out that Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) has high-tech manikins and a team of civilian and military experts who will travel to provide experienced, quality trauma training. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Sim_Center_team_branches_out_1453319579111 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/IMG_2216-front-teaser-photo.jpg Each tetherless trauma manikin is controlled by a remote that is powered by a Makita 18-volt lithium battery. The approximately $80,000 manikins can be programmed to move, breathe and bleed from wounds, among other things. Word is getting out that Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) has high-tech manikins and a team of civilian and military experts who will travel to provide experienced, quality trauma training. Sim Center exports training Word is getting out that Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) has high-tech manikins and a team of civilian and military experts who will travel to provide experienced, quality trauma training. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Lovell_FHCC_dedicates_new_Purple_Heart_monument.asp Tue, 08 Dec 2015 13:00:00 CST A new monument honoring service members who have received the Military Order of the Purple Heart now stands on the grounds of the Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Ill. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Lovell_FHCC_dedicates_new_Purple_Heart_monument_1449598899275 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/DSC_1972PHTEASER.jpg Paula Reinier, Lake County, Ill. Unit 323 and Christina Finn, State of Illinois Ladies Auxiliary MOPH president A new monument honoring service members who have received the Military Order of the Purple Heart now stands on the grounds of the Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Ill. FHCC Purple Heart monument A new monument honoring service members who have received the Military Order of the Purple Heart now stands on the grounds of the Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Ill. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Veterans_Day_2015.asp Tue, 10 Nov 2015 13:00:00 CST More than 150 FHCC employees, volunteers, patients and Veteran Service Organization representatives attended the FHCC’s 10th Veterans Day and Marine Corps 240th Birthday Celebration. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Veterans_Day_2015_1447179780001 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/DSC_1878_TEASER.jpg Marine Corps League Lake County Detachment 801 Color Guard participated, and the Navy Band from Great Lakes Naval Station provided a quintet for the Lovell FHCC Veterans Day ceremony. More than 150 FHCC employees, volunteers, patients and Veteran Service Organization representatives attended the FHCC’s 10th Veterans Day and Marine Corps 240th Birthday Celebration. Lovell FHCC marks Veterans Day More than 150 FHCC employees, volunteers, patients and Veteran Service Organization representatives attended the FHCC’s 10th Veterans Day and Marine Corps 240th Birthday Celebration. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Veteran_artists_show_work_in_ArtWise_exhibit.asp Fri, 23 Oct 2015 11:00:00 CDT Veteran artists from Lovell Federal Health Care Center have their own exhibit at the Lake County, Ill. Courthouse as part of the Waukegan ArtWise 2015 Series "Those Who Serve." Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Veteran_artists_show_work_in_ArtWise_exhibit_1445614596406 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2015/IMG_2115_leticia_teaser.jpg One of the Veteran artworks displayed at the Lake County Courthouse Veteran artists from Lovell Federal Health Care Center have their own exhibit at the Lake County, Ill. Courthouse as part of the Waukegan ArtWise 2015 Series "Those Who Serve." FHCC artists show in ArtWise Veteran artists from Lovell Federal Health Care Center have their own exhibit at the Lake County, Ill. Courthouse as part of the Waukegan ArtWise 2015 Series "Those Who Serve." http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Former_WWII_POW_speaks_at_ceremony.asp Fri, 25 Sep 2015 12:00:00 CDT The German soldier put a gun to Army Veteran Bernard Edelman’s head and said, “For you, the war is over.” It was February, 1943, in the Kasserine Pass in Tunisia. Edelman, a member of 1st Armored Division, was captured. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Former_WWII_POW_speaks_at_ceremony_1443200804132 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/150917-N-ME988-175-CLOSEUP-of-RECORD-edited.jpg Former WWII POW Bernard Edelman holds his POW record The German soldier put a gun to Army Veteran Bernard Edelman’s head and said, “For you, the war is over.” It was February, 1943, in the Kasserine Pass in Tunisia. Edelman, a member of 1st Armored Division, was captured. Former WWII POW tells story The German soldier put a gun to Army Veteran Bernard Edelman’s head and said, “For you, the war is over.” It was February, 1943, in the Kasserine Pass in Tunisia. Edelman, a member of 1st Armored Division, was captured. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Wheelchair_athlete_donates_medals_to_supporters.asp Wed, 12 Aug 2015 15:45:00 CDT Every medal Veteran athlete Steve Aoyagi has won over the years competing in wheelchair sports comes with a host of good memories as well as the proverbial “blood, sweat and tears.” Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Wheelchair_athlete_donates_medals_to_supporters_1439411762510 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2015/Wg180x130.jpg Veteran Steve Aoyagi competes in nine ball at the wheelchair games. Every medal Veteran athlete Steve Aoyagi has won over the years competing in wheelchair sports comes with a host of good memories as well as the proverbial “blood, sweat and tears.” Medals Donated Every medal Veteran athlete Steve Aoyagi has won over the years competing in wheelchair sports comes with a host of good memories as well as the proverbial “blood, sweat and tears.” http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/GI_Ribbon_Cutting.asp Tue, 02 Jun 2015 15:00:00 CDT New GI clinic features advanced endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) with 3-D imaging, a dedicated hepatitis clinic, double the square footage, state-of-the-art procedure rooms and a six-bed holding/post-anesthesia care unit. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/GI_Ribbon_Cutting_1433275856672 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2015/GI180x130.jpg Glenn Duka, RN, prepares a recovery room in the newly remodeled GI section. New GI clinic features advanced endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) with 3-D imaging, a dedicated hepatitis clinic, double the square footage, state-of-the-art procedure rooms and a six-bed holding/post-anesthesia care unit. Newly renovated GI clinic New GI clinic features advanced endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) with 3-D imaging, a dedicated hepatitis clinic, double the square footage, state-of-the-art procedure rooms and a six-bed holding/post-anesthesia care unit. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Patient_experience_at_Lovell_FHCC.asp Thu, 07 May 2015 12:15:00 CDT At Lovell FHCC, we are proud to place you, our patients, at the center of our services. Practicing Patient-Centered Care ensures we meet our goal of providing you with safe, quality care during every interaction. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Patient_experience_at_Lovell_FHCC_1431019845766 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2015/PatientCentered180x130.jpg Navy Veteran David Brown is shown here with one of his regular nurses, Wendy Superable. Brown is a resident patient at Lovell FHCC. At Lovell FHCC, we are proud to place you, our patients, at the center of our services. Practicing Patient-Centered Care ensures we meet our goal of providing you with safe, quality care during every interaction. Patient-Centered Care At Lovell FHCC, we are proud to place you, our patients, at the center of our services. Practicing Patient-Centered Care ensures we meet our goal of providing you with safe, quality care during every interaction. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Lovell_FHCC_Volunteer_Recognition.asp Fri, 17 Apr 2015 10:00:00 CDT While it is impossible to calculate the amount of caring and sharing that volunteers provide, our Lovell FHCC volunteers are a priceless asset to our Veterans and to the Lovell Federal Health Care Center. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Lovell_FHCC_Volunteer_Recognition_1429282474260 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2015/Vol1.jpg Random Acts of Flowers volunteers Brooke MacLean, Andrea Lutz, Lisa Dufey and Melissa Kirk brought dozens of bunches of fresh flowers to patients this week While it is impossible to calculate the amount of caring and sharing that volunteers provide, our Lovell FHCC volunteers are a priceless asset to our Veterans and to the Lovell Federal Health Care Center. Volunteer Recognition While it is impossible to calculate the amount of caring and sharing that volunteers provide, our Lovell FHCC volunteers are a priceless asset to our Veterans and to the Lovell Federal Health Care Center. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Lovell_FHCC_celebrates_Women_s_History_Month.asp Tue, 31 Mar 2015 14:00:00 CDT Lovell FHCC celebrates Women’s History Month by honoring “Women of Impact” at our facility. These women influence us every day and lead us in our mission of “Readying Warriors and Caring for Heroes.” Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Lovell_FHCC_celebrates_Women_s_History_Month_1427828381727 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2015/WomenHist180x130.jpg Keynote speaker, Janice Muhammed, Lovell FHCC Women Veteran Program manager, spoke about the significance of mentorship. Lovell FHCC celebrates Women’s History Month by honoring “Women of Impact” at our facility. These women influence us every day and lead us in our mission of “Readying Warriors and Caring for Heroes.” Lovell FHCC celebrates Women Lovell FHCC celebrates Women’s History Month by honoring “Women of Impact” at our facility. These women influence us every day and lead us in our mission of “Readying Warriors and Caring for Heroes.” http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Lovell_FHCC_Annual_Creative_Arts_Festival.asp Wed, 25 Mar 2015 16:00:00 CDT Veterans and military patients of Lovell FHCC competed in the annual Creative Arts Festival in categories which included music, instrumental, creative writing, poetry, painting, drawing and photography to name a few. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Lovell_FHCC_Annual_Creative_Arts_Festival_1427317128903 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2015/CAF180x130.jpg Anthony Stetsina shows one of his photographs that he took when he was in Viet Nam. Veterans and military patients of Lovell FHCC competed in the annual Creative Arts Festival in categories which included music, instrumental, creative writing, poetry, painting, drawing and photography to name a few. Creative Arts Festival Veterans and military patients of Lovell FHCC competed in the annual Creative Arts Festival in categories which included music, instrumental, creative writing, poetry, painting, drawing and photography to name a few. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/VRU_and_Rush_partnership_trains_Veterans.asp Thu, 19 Feb 2015 11:45:00 CDT The EN-Abled Veterans Program provides six-month health care information technology internships for Veterans, or the family members of Veterans unable to work. The program trains Veterans transitioning back home. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VRU_and_Rush_partnership_trains_Veterans_1424367803597 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2015/james180x130.jpg Navy Veteran James Wigfall, today a computer operator, was helped by the EN-Abled Veterans Program and the FHCC Vocational Rehabilitation Unit. (Photo by Rush Photo Group) The EN-Abled Veterans Program provides six-month health care information technology internships for Veterans, or the family members of Veterans unable to work. The program trains Veterans transitioning back home. Partnership trains Veterans The EN-Abled Veterans Program provides six-month health care information technology internships for Veterans, or the family members of Veterans unable to work. The program trains Veterans transitioning back home. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Focus_of_transitional_residences_is_recovery.asp Tue, 03 Feb 2015 12:15:00 CDT The focus of Compensated Work Therapy/Transitional Residences is recovery. Residents are recovering addicts, and/or living with mental illnesses, which resulted in them losing their jobs, their homes and their families. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Focus_of_transitional_residences_is_recovery_1422987274019 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2015/CWT180x130.jpg Veterans receiving treatment through the Compensated Work Therapy/Transitional Residence embrace during a group meeting in one of the four homes. The focus of Compensated Work Therapy/Transitional Residences is recovery. Residents are recovering addicts, and/or living with mental illnesses, which resulted in them losing their jobs, their homes and their families. Focusing on Recovery The focus of Compensated Work Therapy/Transitional Residences is recovery. Residents are recovering addicts, and/or living with mental illnesses, which resulted in them losing their jobs, their homes and their families. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Equine_assisted_therapy_helps_Vets_with_PTSD.asp Fri, 09 Jan 2015 11:00:00 CDT Equine-assisted therapy helps Veterans recovering from PTSD regain confidence and remember their lives before. Veterans come from other states to receive PTSD treatment at the nation’s only federal health care center. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Equine_assisted_therapy_helps_Vets_with_PTSD_1420822618698 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2015/Equine180x130.jpg A Veteran in the Lovell FHCC PTSD program learning horsemanship at BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding & Educational Center. Photo by Jayna Legg Equine-assisted therapy helps Veterans recovering from PTSD regain confidence and remember their lives before. Veterans come from other states to receive PTSD treatment at the nation’s only federal health care center. Equine-assisted Therapy Equine-assisted therapy helps Veterans recovering from PTSD regain confidence and remember their lives before. Veterans come from other states to receive PTSD treatment at the nation’s only federal health care center. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Veterans_celebrate_the_season.asp Fri, 19 Dec 2014 12:10:00 CDT Lovell FHCC Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (PRRC) Veterans, their families, and PRRC staff gathered to enjoy a scrumptious meal planned and prepared by the Veterans themselves. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Veterans_celebrate_the_season_1419012503652 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/PRRC180x130.jpg Veteran Tony Puchalski plays a Native American flute at the annual Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (PRRC) holiday party at Lovell FHCC. Listening is social work intern Justin Padaoan. Lovell FHCC Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (PRRC) Veterans, their families, and PRRC staff gathered to enjoy a scrumptious meal planned and prepared by the Veterans themselves. Veterans in recovery celebrate Lovell FHCC Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (PRRC) Veterans, their families, and PRRC staff gathered to enjoy a scrumptious meal planned and prepared by the Veterans themselves. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Lovell_FHCC_helps_visually_impaired_Veterans.asp Wed, 26 Nov 2014 11:00:00 CDT Lovell FHCC helped to promote awareness of Veterans with visual impairments by sponsoring an information table promoting White Cane Day. The display raised awareness about Vets who are legally blind or have low vision. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Lovell_FHCC_helps_visually_impaired_Veterans_1417020845664 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/VIS180x130.jpg The Ruby has many adjustments that allow visually impaired people to change text magnification, font and background colors and contrast. (Photo by Jayna Legg) Lovell FHCC helped to promote awareness of Veterans with visual impairments by sponsoring an information table promoting White Cane Day. The display raised awareness about Vets who are legally blind or have low vision. FHCC helps visually impaired Lovell FHCC helped to promote awareness of Veterans with visual impairments by sponsoring an information table promoting White Cane Day. The display raised awareness about Vets who are legally blind or have low vision. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Lovell_FHCC_Honors_Veterans.asp Mon, 10 Nov 2014 10:30:00 CDT Lovell FHCC holds ceremony celebrating the service, sacrifice and enduring achievements of almost 22 million living Americans who served our nation in uniform – at home and abroad – during times of both war and peace. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Lovell_FHCC_Honors_Veterans_1415636527789 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/VetsDay180x130.jpg Marine Air Control Group 48 (MACG-48) Commanding Officer Col. Jeffrey Goodes cuts the cake in celebration of the 239th birthday of the Marine Corps during a Veterans Day ceremony at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC). (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Darren Moore) Lovell FHCC holds ceremony celebrating the service, sacrifice and enduring achievements of almost 22 million living Americans who served our nation in uniform – at home and abroad – during times of both war and peace. Lovell FHCC Honors Veterans Lovell FHCC holds ceremony celebrating the service, sacrifice and enduring achievements of almost 22 million living Americans who served our nation in uniform – at home and abroad – during times of both war and peace. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Lovell_FHCC_nurse_trains_Army_Reserve_unit.asp Thu, 06 Nov 2014 10:15:00 CDT The Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE) program at Lovell FHCC integrates nursing science, medical science and forensic science to support survivors of sexual assault in a patient-centered, gender-aware manner. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Lovell_FHCC_nurse_trains_Army_Reserve_unit_1415290073737 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/Shegog180x130.jpg Myna Shegog, Lovell FHCC Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) program coordinator, trains United States Army Reserve 85th Support Command on proper Department of Defense sexual assault forensic protocols. The Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE) program at Lovell FHCC integrates nursing science, medical science and forensic science to support survivors of sexual assault in a patient-centered, gender-aware manner. Lovell FHCC nurse trains unit The Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE) program at Lovell FHCC integrates nursing science, medical science and forensic science to support survivors of sexual assault in a patient-centered, gender-aware manner. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FHCC_Vets_Perform_at_Creative_Arts.asp Thu, 30 Oct 2014 14:15:00 CDT Three performers from Lovell FHCC are in Milwaukee this week for the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival. The festival will be capped off with an art show and stage show at the Milwaukee Theater Sunday, Nov. 2. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/FHCC_Vets_Perform_at_Creative_Arts_1414696118100 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/CAFNational180x130.jpg National Creative Arts Festival stage show tickets for Sunday November 2 Three performers from Lovell FHCC are in Milwaukee this week for the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival. The festival will be capped off with an art show and stage show at the Milwaukee Theater Sunday, Nov. 2. Creative Arts Festival 2014 Three performers from Lovell FHCC are in Milwaukee this week for the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival. The festival will be capped off with an art show and stage show at the Milwaukee Theater Sunday, Nov. 2. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FHCC_Breast_Clinic_staff_offer_services_support_a.asp Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:10:00 CDT Offering the latest advances in diagnostic and treatment services is only one part of what Lovell FHCC Breast Clinic staff offer. The FHCC team works with you to plan the best course of treatment. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/FHCC_Breast_Clinic_staff_offer_services_support_a_1413832089424 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/BreastCancer180x130.jpg October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Offering the latest advances in diagnostic and treatment services is only one part of what Lovell FHCC Breast Clinic staff offer. The FHCC team works with you to plan the best course of treatment. Advanced care offered Offering the latest advances in diagnostic and treatment services is only one part of what Lovell FHCC Breast Clinic staff offer. The FHCC team works with you to plan the best course of treatment. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Lovell_FHCC_Mental_Health_Council.asp Tue, 14 Oct 2014 11:05:00 CDT Lovell FHCC’s new Mental Health Council gives the people we serve a voice and advocating for their needs when it comes to the mental health care and services they receive at the FHCC. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Lovell_FHCC_Mental_Health_Council_1413306508589 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/MentalHealth180x130.jpg Lovell FHCC's Green Ribbon representing support for mental health recovery Lovell FHCC’s new Mental Health Council gives the people we serve a voice and advocating for their needs when it comes to the mental health care and services they receive at the FHCC. FHCC Mental Health Council Lovell FHCC’s new Mental Health Council gives the people we serve a voice and advocating for their needs when it comes to the mental health care and services they receive at the FHCC. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Physician_Assistants_Week.asp Mon, 06 Oct 2014 16:20:00 CDT Lovell FHCC supports the mission of the Department of Defense and the Veterans Healthcare Administration (VHA), creating an exciting opportunity for physician assistants(PAs) in uniform and civilian PAs. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Physician_Assistants_Week_1412630396323 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/PAWeek180x130.jpg Congratulations to the Lovell FHCC physician assistants, civilian and military. Lovell FHCC supports the mission of the Department of Defense and the Veterans Healthcare Administration (VHA), creating an exciting opportunity for physician assistants(PAs) in uniform and civilian PAs. Physician Assistants Week Lovell FHCC supports the mission of the Department of Defense and the Veterans Healthcare Administration (VHA), creating an exciting opportunity for physician assistants(PAs) in uniform and civilian PAs. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Walk_In_Flu_Shot_Clinics.asp Thu, 02 Oct 2014 15:00:00 CDT The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center is offering free flu shots this Saturday, October 4, for active duty military, active duty family members, military retirees and eligible Veterans. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Walk_In_Flu_Shot_Clinics_1412279651492 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/flushot180x130.gif Lovell FHCC Walk In Flu Shot Clinics The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center is offering free flu shots this Saturday, October 4, for active duty military, active duty family members, military retirees and eligible Veterans. Get your flu shot Saturday. The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center is offering free flu shots this Saturday, October 4, for active duty military, active duty family members, military retirees and eligible Veterans. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Happy_4th_Birthday_Lovell_FHCC.asp Wed, 01 Oct 2014 07:00:00 CDT October 1, 2010, Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center is stood up as the nation’s first federal health care center. This historic integration was the culmination of years of planning between VA and DoD. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Happy_4th_Birthday_Lovell_FHCC_1412111822369 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/LovellFHCC2_180x130.jpg Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center October 1, 2010, Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center is stood up as the nation’s first federal health care center. This historic integration was the culmination of years of planning between VA and DoD. Happy 4th Birthday Lovell FHCC October 1, 2010, Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center is stood up as the nation’s first federal health care center. This historic integration was the culmination of years of planning between VA and DoD. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/POW_MIA_Remembrance.asp Tue, 23 Sep 2014 10:00:00 CDT Air Force Veteran Ernest Shavitz said he feared he would be shot by his Russian guards when he was a prisoner of war in 1945. Shavitz was guest speaker and told his story at the Lovell FHCC POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/POW_MIA_Remembrance_1411484380647 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/POW180x130.jpg Veterans salute the Lovell Federal Health Care Center color guard during the annual POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony at the North Chicago facility. Air Force Veteran Ernest Shavitz said he feared he would be shot by his Russian guards when he was a prisoner of war in 1945. Shavitz was guest speaker and told his story at the Lovell FHCC POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony. POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony Air Force Veteran Ernest Shavitz said he feared he would be shot by his Russian guards when he was a prisoner of war in 1945. Shavitz was guest speaker and told his story at the Lovell FHCC POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Change_of_Command_2014.asp Fri, 05 Sep 2014 15:45:00 CDT Hundreds gathered today at the nation’s first and only federal health care center to witness the change of command from Navy Captain José A. Acosta to Captain Robert G. Buckley. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Change_of_Command_2014_1409949994724 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/ChangofCommand180x130.jpg Capt. José Acosta is saluted as he approaches the stage for his change of command at Lovell Federal Health Care Center Friday. He turned over his command to Capt. Robert Buckley. Hundreds gathered today at the nation’s first and only federal health care center to witness the change of command from Navy Captain José A. Acosta to Captain Robert G. Buckley. Lovell FHCC Change of Command Hundreds gathered today at the nation’s first and only federal health care center to witness the change of command from Navy Captain José A. Acosta to Captain Robert G. Buckley. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/First_telecardiology_patient_seen_in_McHenry.asp Wed, 03 Sep 2014 15:30:00 CDT Lovell FHCC is expanding telehealth services to offer our Veterans telecardiology, telepharmacy and teleretinal imaging. We want to provide easy, accessible care using the latest technology. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/First_telecardiology_patient_seen_in_McHenry_1409775281315 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/Telehealth180x130.jpg Telehealth clinical technician Terese Bush, left, conducts a mock exam with a fellow staff member at the Lovell FHCC McHenry Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) using a new teleretinal imaging camera. Lovell FHCC is expanding telehealth services to offer our Veterans telecardiology, telepharmacy and teleretinal imaging. We want to provide easy, accessible care using the latest technology. First telecardiology patient Lovell FHCC is expanding telehealth services to offer our Veterans telecardiology, telepharmacy and teleretinal imaging. We want to provide easy, accessible care using the latest technology. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Patients_warned_of_phone_scam.asp Mon, 25 Aug 2014 11:00:00 CDT Aug. 23-24 Lovell received dozens of automated phone calls on several lines. The automated calls claimed to be from “North States Bank,” and asked for personal banking information, including account numbers, pin codes. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Patients_warned_of_phone_scam_1408981586048 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2013/LifeWIRE180x130.jpg Beware of phone scam. Aug. 23-24 Lovell received dozens of automated phone calls on several lines. The automated calls claimed to be from “North States Bank,” and asked for personal banking information, including account numbers, pin codes. Patients warned of phone scam Aug. 23-24 Lovell received dozens of automated phone calls on several lines. The automated calls claimed to be from “North States Bank,” and asked for personal banking information, including account numbers, pin codes. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Lovell_Legends_bring_home_20_medals.asp Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:20:00 CDT Lovell Legends brought home 20 medals from 34th National Veterans Wheelchair Games. It was the eighth consecutive year Lovell FHCC competed, and the athletes’ efforts were richly rewarded. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Lovell_Legends_bring_home_20_medals_1408735236845 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/2Wheelchair180x130.jpg Lovell Legend Karen Van Benschoten competes in 9-ball at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Philadelphia. Lovell Legends brought home 20 medals from 34th National Veterans Wheelchair Games. It was the eighth consecutive year Lovell FHCC competed, and the athletes’ efforts were richly rewarded. 20 Medals for Lovell Team Lovell Legends brought home 20 medals from 34th National Veterans Wheelchair Games. It was the eighth consecutive year Lovell FHCC competed, and the athletes’ efforts were richly rewarded. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Town_Hall_for_patients_community_on_Sept_3.asp Mon, 18 Aug 2014 11:00:00 CDT Lovell FHCC to host Town Hall for patients and community on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014. The Town Hall is designed to allow feedback from Veterans, family members and other beneficiaries. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Town_Hall_for_patients_community_on_Sept_3_1408375335837 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/Town-Hall-flier-Sep-2014-180x130.jpg Town Hall flier Lovell FHCC to host Town Hall for patients and community on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014. The Town Hall is designed to allow feedback from Veterans, family members and other beneficiaries. Town Hall on Sept. 3 Lovell FHCC to host Town Hall for patients and community on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014. The Town Hall is designed to allow feedback from Veterans, family members and other beneficiaries. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Lovell_FHCC_holds_send_off_for_Lovell_Legends.asp Sun, 10 Aug 2014 12:05:00 CDT Lovell FHCC held a send off for the Lovell Legends Wheelchair athletes as they gear up for the 34th National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Philadelphia August 12th through 17th. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Lovell_FHCC_holds_send_off_for_Lovell_Legends_1407690269907 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/WheelChair180x130.jpg Navy Capt. José Acosta, acting Lovell FHCC Director and commanding officer, presented each athlete with his commander’s coin. Lovell FHCC held a send off for the Lovell Legends Wheelchair athletes as they gear up for the 34th National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Philadelphia August 12th through 17th. Lovell Legends team send off Lovell FHCC held a send off for the Lovell Legends Wheelchair athletes as they gear up for the 34th National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Philadelphia August 12th through 17th. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Sailors_fix_meal_for_Veterans.asp Mon, 14 Jul 2014 16:00:00 CDT Preparing a meal takes on a special meaning for two sailors who volunteered their lunchtime to prepare a special meal for area Veterans at the Chicago organization A Just Harvest’s “One Pot Meal” event. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Sailors_fix_meal_for_Veterans_1405370557801 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/OnePot180x130.jpg Culinary Specialist Seaman Ashley Blackmon Bailey, from the Lovell Federal Health Care Center, slices peppers while preparing a meal for A Just Harvest’s One Pot Meal. Preparing a meal takes on a special meaning for two sailors who volunteered their lunchtime to prepare a special meal for area Veterans at the Chicago organization A Just Harvest’s “One Pot Meal” event. Sailors fix meal for Veterans Preparing a meal takes on a special meaning for two sailors who volunteered their lunchtime to prepare a special meal for area Veterans at the Chicago organization A Just Harvest’s “One Pot Meal” event. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/PTSD_support_group.asp Tue, 24 Jun 2014 16:15:00 CDT I felt like there was something missing, said Dr. Jen Griffin, talking about life as the spouse of Veteran diagnosed with PTSD. The Partners Empowerment Program filled that gap. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/PTSD_support_group_1403644340272 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/PTSD180x130.jpg June is PTSD Awareness Month I felt like there was something missing, said Dr. Jen Griffin, talking about life as the spouse of Veteran diagnosed with PTSD. The Partners Empowerment Program filled that gap. PTSD support group helps I felt like there was something missing, said Dr. Jen Griffin, talking about life as the spouse of Veteran diagnosed with PTSD. The Partners Empowerment Program filled that gap. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Lovell_Federal_Health_Care_Center_Breaks_Ground.asp Fri, 30 May 2014 15:00:00 CDT World War II Army Veteran and former prisoner of war Calvin Whitney was pleased to be asked to help break ground May 16 on the new Lovell Federal Health Care Center McHenry Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Lovell_Federal_Health_Care_Center_Breaks_Ground_1401480021373 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/McHenryOpenhouse180x130.jpg Dozens of McHenry area Veterans gathered May 16 for the groundbreaking for the soon-to-be relocated McHenry Community Based Outpatient Clinic at 3715 W. Municipal Drive. World War II Army Veteran and former prisoner of war Calvin Whitney was pleased to be asked to help break ground May 16 on the new Lovell Federal Health Care Center McHenry Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). Lovell FHCC Breaks Ground World War II Army Veteran and former prisoner of war Calvin Whitney was pleased to be asked to help break ground May 16 on the new Lovell Federal Health Care Center McHenry Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Lovell_FHCC_Open_House.asp Fri, 16 May 2014 13:55:00 CDT Open House at Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center highlights special programs and services available to Veterans, active duty personnel, reservists, retirees, their beneficiaries and the public. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Lovell_FHCC_Open_House_1400266493541 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/OPenHouse180x130.jpg Relay Health LT Laura Barrett registers a patient Open House at Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center highlights special programs and services available to Veterans, active duty personnel, reservists, retirees, their beneficiaries and the public. Lovell FHCC Open House Open House at Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center highlights special programs and services available to Veterans, active duty personnel, reservists, retirees, their beneficiaries and the public. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Final_Salute_honors_Holocaust_survivor_Veteran.asp Mon, 28 Apr 2014 15:45:00 CDT Navy Sailors in the blue camouflage uniform of the day and dozens of civilian employees lined both sides of the hallway, heads down, hands clasped as Korean War Air Force Veteran Paul Argiewicz began his last journey. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Final_Salute_honors_Holocaust_survivor_Veteran_1398717945682 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/finalsalute180x130.jpg Navy Sailors in the Sailors wait in a hallway on the medical-surgical floor at Lovell FHCC for the body of Holocaust survivor and Korean War Air Force Veteran Paul Argiewicz to be wheeled to the elevators.blue camouflage uniform of the day and dozens of civilian employees lined both sides of the lon Navy Sailors in the blue camouflage uniform of the day and dozens of civilian employees lined both sides of the hallway, heads down, hands clasped as Korean War Air Force Veteran Paul Argiewicz began his last journey. Final Salute Navy Sailors in the blue camouflage uniform of the day and dozens of civilian employees lined both sides of the hallway, heads down, hands clasped as Korean War Air Force Veteran Paul Argiewicz began his last journey. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Military_Sexual_Trauma_Awareness.asp Mon, 14 Apr 2014 10:15:00 CDT Lovell FHCC is hosting the “Clothesline Project” to increase understanding and recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The Project displays t- shirts painted by survivors of Military Sexual Trauma. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Military_Sexual_Trauma_Awareness_1397489099741 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/MST180x130.jpg Military members view t-shirts from the Clothesline Project on display in the outpatient clinic area Lovell FHCC is hosting the “Clothesline Project” to increase understanding and recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The Project displays t- shirts painted by survivors of Military Sexual Trauma. Military Sexual Trauma Lovell FHCC is hosting the “Clothesline Project” to increase understanding and recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The Project displays t- shirts painted by survivors of Military Sexual Trauma. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FHCC_Veterans_Court_help_Vets_chart_new_path.asp Tue, 08 Apr 2014 11:45:00 CDT Veterans Treatment Assistance Court (VTAC) provides an opportunity for “justice-involved” Active Duty military members and Veterans to address their needs through treatment interventions, instead of incarceration. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/FHCC_Veterans_Court_help_Vets_chart_new_path_1396975198282 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/VTAC180x130.jpg From left, Master-at-Arms 1st Class Cisco Rivera, Mullen Buries and Stefon Pawlowski say the Pledge of Allegiance at graduation from the Veterans Treatment Assistance Court at the 19th Judicial Circuit of Lake County. Lovell FHCC partners with the county to offer VTAC, which helps Veterans in the co Veterans Treatment Assistance Court (VTAC) provides an opportunity for “justice-involved” Active Duty military members and Veterans to address their needs through treatment interventions, instead of incarceration. Court partners to help Vets Veterans Treatment Assistance Court (VTAC) provides an opportunity for “justice-involved” Active Duty military members and Veterans to address their needs through treatment interventions, instead of incarceration. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/CreativeArtsFestival.asp Wed, 19 Mar 2014 12:50:00 CDT “I’m not trying to scare you with this…it’s a reality check…how soldiers in combat gotta deal with this mess,” rapped Anthony Sarpy, an Army Veteran and participant in Lovell FHCC’s Veterans’ Creative Arts Festival. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/CreativeArtsFestival_1395251072430 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/CAF180x130.jpg Oil painting by Veteran Leticia Knight receives blue ribbon for first place at the Lovell FHCC's Veterans' Creative Arts Festival “I’m not trying to scare you with this…it’s a reality check…how soldiers in combat gotta deal with this mess,” rapped Anthony Sarpy, an Army Veteran and participant in Lovell FHCC’s Veterans’ Creative Arts Festival. Veterans show creative side “I’m not trying to scare you with this…it’s a reality check…how soldiers in combat gotta deal with this mess,” rapped Anthony Sarpy, an Army Veteran and participant in Lovell FHCC’s Veterans’ Creative Arts Festival. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Homeless_Veterans_Summit_2014.asp Tue, 04 Mar 2014 14:55:00 CDT Lovell FHCC’s annual Homeless Veterans Summit served as a stage for collaboration to continue the effort to end homelessness among Veterans, a goal set by Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Eric Shinseki. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Homeless_Veterans_Summit_2014_1393966769974 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/Summit180x130.jpg Bill Flood, head of homeless programs at Lovell FHCC, explains what services are available through Lovell FHCC at the annual Lovell FHCC Homeless Veterans Summit 2014. Lovell FHCC’s annual Homeless Veterans Summit served as a stage for collaboration to continue the effort to end homelessness among Veterans, a goal set by Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Eric Shinseki. Homeless Veterans Summit Lovell FHCC’s annual Homeless Veterans Summit served as a stage for collaboration to continue the effort to end homelessness among Veterans, a goal set by Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Eric Shinseki. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Lovell_salutes_hospitalized_Veterans.asp Fri, 21 Feb 2014 15:15:00 CDT Colorful and heartfelt handmade Valentines still decorate the halls and clinics of the Lovell FHCC in honor of the National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans week, which annually coincides with Valentine’s Day. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Lovell_salutes_hospitalized_Veterans_1393018025056 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/Salute180x130.jpg National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Colorful and heartfelt handmade Valentines still decorate the halls and clinics of the Lovell FHCC in honor of the National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans week, which annually coincides with Valentine’s Day. Lovell FHCC honors Vets Colorful and heartfelt handmade Valentines still decorate the halls and clinics of the Lovell FHCC in honor of the National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans week, which annually coincides with Valentine’s Day. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/TeamSTEPPS_methods_improve_patient_safety.asp Wed, 12 Feb 2014 13:45:00 CDT Lovell FHCC establishes the TeamSTEPPS staff training program with the goals of decreasing safety incidents and increasing effective communication and teamwork throughout the facility. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/TeamSTEPPS_methods_improve_patient_safety_1392234215019 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/teamstepps180x130.jpg Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Robert Trottman, a TeamSTEPPS trainer, leads a training session for current Lovell Federal Health Care Center staff on different TeamSTEPPS communication tools. (Photo by Mary Waterman) Lovell FHCC establishes the TeamSTEPPS staff training program with the goals of decreasing safety incidents and increasing effective communication and teamwork throughout the facility. TeamSTEPPS initiative Lovell FHCC establishes the TeamSTEPPS staff training program with the goals of decreasing safety incidents and increasing effective communication and teamwork throughout the facility. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Health_and_fitness_resolutions_doing_it_the_right.asp Mon, 03 Feb 2014 17:00:00 CDT Health and physical fitness are elements of life that are very familiar to Sailors and employees at the Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Ill. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Health_and_fitness_resolutions_doing_it_the_right_1391466730975 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/fitnessphoto180x130.jpg Sailors completing command physical fitness training. Health and physical fitness are elements of life that are very familiar to Sailors and employees at the Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Ill. Health and fitness resolutions Health and physical fitness are elements of life that are very familiar to Sailors and employees at the Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Ill. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/LovellMLKCelebration.asp Fri, 24 Jan 2014 14:15:00 CDT Sailors and employees were invited to write essays on how Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. influenced their lives and these were read at the Lovell FHCC celebration honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/LovellMLKCelebration_1390594565843 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/MLK180x130.jpg Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Elisha R. Greasham, from the Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center USS Tranquility’s recruit evaluation unit, sings a cappella “A Change is Gonna Come,” by Sam Cooke, during a celebration program honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sailors and employees were invited to write essays on how Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. influenced their lives and these were read at the Lovell FHCC celebration honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Sailors and employees were invited to write essays on how Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. influenced their lives and these were read at the Lovell FHCC celebration honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/EvanstonVetCenterRelocates.asp Fri, 17 Jan 2014 12:00:00 CDT The Evanston Vet Center has helped more than 9,000 Veterans and their family members since it opened its doors in 1985. The Center moved to a new building located at 1901 Howard Street in Evanston. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/EvanstonVetCenterRelocates_1389981533219 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/VetCenter180x130.jpg The Evanston Vet Center has helped more than 9,000 Veterans and their family members since it opened its doors in 1985. The Evanston Vet Center has helped more than 9,000 Veterans and their family members since it opened its doors in 1985. The Center moved to a new building located at 1901 Howard Street in Evanston. Evanston Vet Center Relocates The Evanston Vet Center has helped more than 9,000 Veterans and their family members since it opened its doors in 1985. The Center moved to a new building located at 1901 Howard Street in Evanston. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/creative_arts_festival_2014.asp Wed, 15 Jan 2014 17:45:00 CDT Lovell Federal Health Care Center will host a Veterans arts festival on February 27. Area Veterans are encouraged to submit artwork. Winning pieces will compete at national competition. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/creative_arts_festival_2014_1389829353850 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/CAF-2014-180x130.jpg Creative Arts Festival previous winner Lovell Federal Health Care Center will host a Veterans arts festival on February 27. Area Veterans are encouraged to submit artwork. Winning pieces will compete at national competition. Veterans, submit your artwork! Lovell Federal Health Care Center will host a Veterans arts festival on February 27. Area Veterans are encouraged to submit artwork. Winning pieces will compete at national competition. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/NewYearsMessageFromTheDirector.asp Tue, 07 Jan 2014 14:57:00 CDT Our fourth year as Lovell FHCC promises to be just as exciting as the last three years, as we continue to integrate Dept. of Veterans Affairs and Dept. of Defense health care services and grow as a health care facility. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/NewYearsMessageFromTheDirector_1389128349444 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/Director180x130.jpg New Year 2014 Our fourth year as Lovell FHCC promises to be just as exciting as the last three years, as we continue to integrate Dept. of Veterans Affairs and Dept. of Defense health care services and grow as a health care facility. New Year’s message Our fourth year as Lovell FHCC promises to be just as exciting as the last three years, as we continue to integrate Dept. of Veterans Affairs and Dept. of Defense health care services and grow as a health care facility. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Holiday_Music_for_Veteran_patients.asp Mon, 23 Dec 2013 18:00:00 CDT Harpist Arilyn Mitchell, 13, from the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, will be volunteering her time to play at Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Holiday_Music_for_Veteran_patients_1387835428246 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/Harpist180x130.jpg Harpist Arilyn Mitchell playing music Harpist Arilyn Mitchell, 13, from the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, will be volunteering her time to play at Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Holiday Music for Vet patients Harpist Arilyn Mitchell, 13, from the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, will be volunteering her time to play at Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Annual_Holiday_Gift_Shop.asp Thu, 12 Dec 2013 15:58:00 CDT Volunteers from local Auxiliary units and American Legion posts gather to run the annual Holiday Gift Shop for inpatients to “shop” for presents to be packaged and mailed to their family members. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Annual_Holiday_Gift_Shop_1386885707962 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/HolidayGiftShop180x130.jpg Lavera Davis, American Legion Auxiliary 10th District president, helps set up for the annual Holiday Gift Shop put on by the Illinois American Legion Auxiliary at Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center. Volunteers from local Auxiliary units and American Legion posts gather to run the annual Holiday Gift Shop for inpatients to “shop” for presents to be packaged and mailed to their family members. Holiday Gift Shop for Veterans Volunteers from local Auxiliary units and American Legion posts gather to run the annual Holiday Gift Shop for inpatients to “shop” for presents to be packaged and mailed to their family members. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/A_date_which_will_live_in_infamy.asp Fri, 06 Dec 2013 21:00:00 CDT Have you seen the recent addition to the Lovell FHCC display case near the canteen? Lovell FHCC is proud to showcase a photograph from December 7, 1941, loaned to us by a resident Veteran. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/A_date_which_will_live_in_infamy_1386362173047 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/pearl-harbor-180x130.jpg Jim Frohnapfel proudlys displays his photo from Pearl Harbor Have you seen the recent addition to the Lovell FHCC display case near the canteen? Lovell FHCC is proud to showcase a photograph from December 7, 1941, loaned to us by a resident Veteran. Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Have you seen the recent addition to the Lovell FHCC display case near the canteen? Lovell FHCC is proud to showcase a photograph from December 7, 1941, loaned to us by a resident Veteran. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Lovell_FHCC_completes_successful_year_of_research.asp Wed, 27 Nov 2013 12:00:00 CDT Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center medical research staff published over a dozen studies and meta-analyses in distinguished, peer-reviewed journals in the past year. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Lovell_FHCC_completes_successful_year_of_research_1385567976343 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/Gazmuri-photo180x130.jpg Dr. Raul Gazmuri and his team review data. Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center medical research staff published over a dozen studies and meta-analyses in distinguished, peer-reviewed journals in the past year. Lovell FHCC completes successf Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center medical research staff published over a dozen studies and meta-analyses in distinguished, peer-reviewed journals in the past year. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Navy_program_harbors_help_for_wounded_warriors.asp Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:55:00 CDT The Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW) – Safe Harbor program assists with the non-medical care of seriously wounded, ill and injured Sailors, Coast Guardsmen and their families as they transition to their new way of life. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Navy_program_harbors_help_for_wounded_warriors_1385063689098 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/SafeHarbor180x130.jpg Stephan C. Vanostrand browses on his laptop computer. The Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW) – Safe Harbor program worked with Salute Inc. to provide Vanostrand, who was diagnosed with Aplastic Anemia with the laptop so he could communicate. The Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW) – Safe Harbor program assists with the non-medical care of seriously wounded, ill and injured Sailors, Coast Guardsmen and their families as they transition to their new way of life. Wounded Warrior - Safe Harbor The Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW) – Safe Harbor program assists with the non-medical care of seriously wounded, ill and injured Sailors, Coast Guardsmen and their families as they transition to their new way of life. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Lovell_FHCC_employee_TeleMoves_into_healthier_life.asp Thu, 14 Nov 2013 11:45:00 CDT TeleMOVE! is an at-home derivative of the Department of Veterans Affairs MOVE! weight management program offered through Lovell FHCC Telehealth services. It assists Veterans who want to lead a healthy lifestyle. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Lovell_FHCC_employee_TeleMoves_into_healthier_life_1384451548618 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/move180x130.jpg Lovell FHCC Telehealth Navy Veteran Terri A. Washburn, a mail clerk at Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, decided it was time to take back control of her health and sign up for TeleMOVE! TeleMOVE! is an at-home derivative of the Department of Veterans Affairs MOVE! weight management program offered through Lovell FHCC Telehealth services. It assists Veterans who want to lead a healthy lifestyle. TeleMOVE! to a healthier life TeleMOVE! is an at-home derivative of the Department of Veterans Affairs MOVE! weight management program offered through Lovell FHCC Telehealth services. It assists Veterans who want to lead a healthy lifestyle. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Every_day_is_Veterans_Day.asp Fri, 08 Nov 2013 10:00:00 CDT Thursday, Nov. 7, the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center hosted a special program to celebrate Veterans Day and the Marine Corps birthday, guest speakers included Captain James A. Lovell. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Every_day_is_Veterans_Day_1383924706233 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/Lovell-Vet-Day-2013-180x130v2.jpg Captain Lovell speaks to attendees at a Veterans Day program at Lovell FHCC. Thursday, Nov. 7, the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center hosted a special program to celebrate Veterans Day and the Marine Corps birthday, guest speakers included Captain James A. Lovell. Every day is Veterans Day Thursday, Nov. 7, the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center hosted a special program to celebrate Veterans Day and the Marine Corps birthday, guest speakers included Captain James A. Lovell. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Walk_In_Center_for_Homeless_Veterans.asp Fri, 01 Nov 2013 16:00:00 CDT At the Walk-In Center for Homeless Veterans, staff help fill in the gaps and better coordinate services available to help Veterans who are homeless or who are at risk of becoming homeless in this area. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Walk_In_Center_for_Homeless_Veterans_1383340303155 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/Walk-InHomelessCenter2.jpg Walk-In Center for Homeless Veterans At the Walk-In Center for Homeless Veterans, staff help fill in the gaps and better coordinate services available to help Veterans who are homeless or who are at risk of becoming homeless in this area. Homeless Vets Walk-In Center At the Walk-In Center for Homeless Veterans, staff help fill in the gaps and better coordinate services available to help Veterans who are homeless or who are at risk of becoming homeless in this area. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Lovell_FHCC_patients_and_ACA.asp Tue, 29 Oct 2013 22:00:00 CDT Are you a Veteran and/or TRICARE beneficiary with questions about how the Affordable Care Act affects you, your family and your care at Lovell Federal Health Care Center? Click the link above for important information. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Lovell_FHCC_patients_and_ACA_1383082974287 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/registration.jpg Register for VA health care benefits Are you a Veteran and/or TRICARE beneficiary with questions about how the Affordable Care Act affects you, your family and your care at Lovell Federal Health Care Center? Click the link above for important information. Lovell FHCC patients and ACA Are you a Veteran and/or TRICARE beneficiary with questions about how the Affordable Care Act affects you, your family and your care at Lovell Federal Health Care Center? Click the link above for important information. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/53_Year_Old_Time_Capsule_Opened.asp Fri, 11 Oct 2013 15:35:00 CDT The Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center celebrated the third anniversary of its integration Oct. 10, 2013, by opening a 53-year-old time capsule from the former Naval Hospital Great Lakes that preceded it. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/53_Year_Old_Time_Capsule_Opened_1381524144017 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2014/TimeCapsule180x130.jpg Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center Commanding Officer and Deputy Director Capt. José Acosta receives items removed from a time capsule from Lt. Cmdr. Karen Suftko during a celebration of Lovell FHCC’s third anniversary of its integration. The Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center celebrated the third anniversary of its integration Oct. 10, 2013, by opening a 53-year-old time capsule from the former Naval Hospital Great Lakes that preceded it. 53 year-old time capsule The Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center celebrated the third anniversary of its integration Oct. 10, 2013, by opening a 53-year-old time capsule from the former Naval Hospital Great Lakes that preceded it. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/NoVeteranDiesAlone.asp Thu, 03 Oct 2013 11:30:00 CDT It takes a very special person to be with a Veteran making his or her last journey, and Lovell Federal Health Care Center hopes to find many such volunteers to join the “No Veteran Dies Alone” (NVDA) initiative. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/NoVeteranDiesAlone_1380817984595 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2013/NoVeteranDieAlone180x130.jpg Volunteers needed for "No Veteran Dies Alone" Initiative It takes a very special person to be with a Veteran making his or her last journey, and Lovell Federal Health Care Center hopes to find many such volunteers to join the “No Veteran Dies Alone” (NVDA) initiative. No Veteran Dies Alone It takes a very special person to be with a Veteran making his or her last journey, and Lovell Federal Health Care Center hopes to find many such volunteers to join the “No Veteran Dies Alone” (NVDA) initiative. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/September_is_Suicide_Awareness_Month_ACT.asp Tue, 03 Sep 2013 13:00:00 CDT Suicide is a tragic, complex health issue and is the result of a combination of several risk factors. Anyone may find themselves in a situation to prevent someone from attempting suicide. Dont ignore the warning signs. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/September_is_Suicide_Awareness_Month_ACT_1378231738227 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2013/suicide180x130.jpg Picture of individual Know the warning signs Suicide is a tragic, complex health issue and is the result of a combination of several risk factors. Anyone may find themselves in a situation to prevent someone from attempting suicide. Dont ignore the warning signs. Suicide Awareness Month Suicide is a tragic, complex health issue and is the result of a combination of several risk factors. Anyone may find themselves in a situation to prevent someone from attempting suicide. Dont ignore the warning signs. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/LifeWIRE_uses_texts_to_keep_patients_in_contact.asp Fri, 23 Aug 2013 11:40:00 CDT A text message could be a lifeline for some mental health patients, doctors at Lovell Federal Health Care Center have found. It’s the act of staying in contact after treatment that can make the difference. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/LifeWIRE_uses_texts_to_keep_patients_in_contact_1377276436719 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2013/LifeWIRE180x130.jpg Person text messaging on phone A text message could be a lifeline for some mental health patients, doctors at Lovell Federal Health Care Center have found. It’s the act of staying in contact after treatment that can make the difference. Text Messaging Innovation A text message could be a lifeline for some mental health patients, doctors at Lovell Federal Health Care Center have found. It’s the act of staying in contact after treatment that can make the difference. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/6thAnnualWelcomeHomeCelebration.asp Thu, 25 Jul 2013 12:45:00 CDT Thousands of Veterans, military members and their families will again gather at Soldier Field in Chicago this August for a Welcome Home celebration featuring a resource fair as well as entertainment for all ages. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/6thAnnualWelcomeHomeCelebration_1374774334976 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2013/WelcomeHome180x130.jpg Military person in boots Thousands of Veterans, military members and their families will again gather at Soldier Field in Chicago this August for a Welcome Home celebration featuring a resource fair as well as entertainment for all ages. Welcome Home! Thousands of Veterans, military members and their families will again gather at Soldier Field in Chicago this August for a Welcome Home celebration featuring a resource fair as well as entertainment for all ages. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/WheelChairGames2013.asp Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:00:00 CDT A trip to the National Veterans Wheelchair Games is motivation for Nate Davenport to “get stronger”. The Lovell FHCC’s Community Living Center resident has competed four other times. “It’s an adventure, that’s for sure. There’s nothing like it!” Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/WheelChairGames2013_1373999406912 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2013/WheelChair180x130.jpg Nate Davenport, a member of the Lovell Legends team from Lovell Federal Health Care Center, practices 9-ball before leaving for the National Veterans Wheelchair Games last week. This is Davenport’s fifth year competing in the games, which are taking place in Tampa this week. A trip to the National Veterans Wheelchair Games is motivation for Nate Davenport to “get stronger”. The Lovell FHCC’s Community Living Center resident has competed four other times. “It’s an adventure, that’s for sure. There’s nothing like it!” Lovell Legends to Games! A trip to the National Veterans Wheelchair Games is motivation for Nate Davenport to “get stronger”. The Lovell FHCC’s Community Living Center resident has competed four other times. “It’s an adventure, that’s for sure. There’s nothing like it!” http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Bldg200HDemolition.asp Thu, 11 Jul 2013 12:10:00 CDT Lt. Fred Wolter was admitted in 1961, seen by future Navy Surgeon General Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Bldg200HDemolition_1373561912950 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2013/bldg200.jpg Naval Hospital Great Lakes Bldg 200H Demolition Lt. Fred Wolter was admitted in 1961, seen by future Navy Surgeon General Bldg 200H Demolition Lt. Fred Wolter was admitted in 1961, seen by future Navy Surgeon General http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/HealthyKitchen.asp Mon, 08 Jul 2013 15:10:00 CDT Eating well on a budget isn’t always easy. For instance, deciding which vegetables to buy — fresh, frozen, or canned — can be a challenge. But graduates of Lovell FHCC's Healthy Teaching Kitchen program are ready for the challenge. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/HealthyKitchen_1373312975911 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2013/HealthyKitchen180x130.jpg Veteran Courtney Pinnick on the left, and McAlpin sit down to enjoy their meal of tacos, black beans and rice. Eating well on a budget isn’t always easy. For instance, deciding which vegetables to buy — fresh, frozen, or canned — can be a challenge. But graduates of Lovell FHCC's Healthy Teaching Kitchen program are ready for the challenge. Healthy Teaching Kitchen Eating well on a budget isn’t always easy. For instance, deciding which vegetables to buy — fresh, frozen, or canned — can be a challenge. But graduates of Lovell FHCC's Healthy Teaching Kitchen program are ready for the challenge. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/25thAnniversary_Domiciliary.asp Wed, 26 Jun 2013 10:00:00 CDT Lovell Federal Health Care Center to celebrates 25th anniversary of Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans Rehabilitation Program Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/25thAnniversary_Domiciliary_1372258402140 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2013/Dom180x130.jpg Lovell FHCC Domiciliary Building 66 Lovell Federal Health Care Center to celebrates 25th anniversary of Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans Rehabilitation Program 25 years of Domiciliary Care Lovell Federal Health Care Center to celebrates 25th anniversary of Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans Rehabilitation Program http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/VeteransMural.asp Wed, 08 May 2013 15:45:00 CDT With the unveiling of an expansive Veterans’ Mural today at Lovell FHCC – painted over the past year for Veterans by Veterans – the FHCC has completed the ground work to create a “corridor of support” in the mental health clinic, where the art will be on permanent display. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VeteransMural_1368042378179 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2013/MuralUnveil180x130.jpg Mural Painting of homecoming With the unveiling of an expansive Veterans’ Mural today at Lovell FHCC – painted over the past year for Veterans by Veterans – the FHCC has completed the ground work to create a “corridor of support” in the mental health clinic, where the art will be on permanent display. Veterans Mural Unveiled With the unveiling of an expansive Veterans’ Mural today at Lovell FHCC – painted over the past year for Veterans by Veterans – the FHCC has completed the ground work to create a “corridor of support” in the mental health clinic, where the art will be on permanent display. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/VolunteerAwards2013.asp Wed, 08 May 2013 14:45:00 CDT Dozens of FHCC volunteers can be seen just about everywhere, doing anything from manning information desks in the Caregiver Support Center and at entrances, to helping with recreational events, to bringing drinks, books, magazines, bananas and even therapy dogs to patients. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VolunteerAwards2013_1368030547890 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2013/Volunteer180x130.jpg Lovell FHCC Logo with hands supporting Dozens of FHCC volunteers can be seen just about everywhere, doing anything from manning information desks in the Caregiver Support Center and at entrances, to helping with recreational events, to bringing drinks, books, magazines, bananas and even therapy dogs to patients. Volunteers make the difference Dozens of FHCC volunteers can be seen just about everywhere, doing anything from manning information desks in the Caregiver Support Center and at entrances, to helping with recreational events, to bringing drinks, books, magazines, bananas and even therapy dogs to patients. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/MedalofHonor2013.asp Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:05:00 CDT We all have the opportunity to do something special with our lives, to leave a mark on history and create a legacy. Some of us are handed these opportunities with a golden spoon; some of us give our blood, sweat and tears to create such an opportunity, and sadly, others simply let their opportunity pass them by. It’s what we choose to do with it that molds the foundation of our legacies. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/MedalofHonor2013_1364496974466 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2013/medalofHonor180x130.jpg Cake honoring Medal of Honor Recipient Allen Lynch We all have the opportunity to do something special with our lives, to leave a mark on history and create a legacy. Some of us are handed these opportunities with a golden spoon; some of us give our blood, sweat and tears to create such an opportunity, and sadly, others simply let their opportunity pass them by. It’s what we choose to do with it that molds the foundation of our legacies. An Opportunity and a Legacy We all have the opportunity to do something special with our lives, to leave a mark on history and create a legacy. Some of us are handed these opportunities with a golden spoon; some of us give our blood, sweat and tears to create such an opportunity, and sadly, others simply let their opportunity pass them by. It’s what we choose to do with it that molds the foundation of our legacies. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/VeteransCreativeArtsFestival2013.asp Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:30:00 CDT Veteran musicians and artists from northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin shared their talents in a show and on the stage at the Annual Veterans Creative Arts Festival. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VeteransCreativeArtsFestival2013_1363638506739 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2013/CAF180x130.jpg From left to right, Lovell Federal Health Care employees Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Joseph Rohmfeld, Seaman Apprentice Tyler Smith and Capt. James Oxford, help Veteran Richard “Ricky” Kent Simmons perform in the Instrumental Solo or Group Drum/Percussion category, in which he won first place. Veteran musicians and artists from northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin shared their talents in a show and on the stage at the Annual Veterans Creative Arts Festival. Annual Creative Arts Festival Veteran musicians and artists from northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin shared their talents in a show and on the stage at the Annual Veterans Creative Arts Festival. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/The2013HiringOurHeroesCareerFair.asp Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:00:00 CDT The state’s largest veteran hiring fair is back! The 2013 Hiring Our Heroes Career Fair is set for March 21, and we need to spread the word to any and all veterans who may be interested. 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Thursday, March 21, 2013 Palmer House Hilton 17 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603 Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/The2013HiringOurHeroesCareerFair_1361982404337 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2013/flag180x130.jpg US Flag The state’s largest veteran hiring fair is back! The 2013 Hiring Our Heroes Career Fair is set for March 21, and we need to spread the word to any and all veterans who may be interested. 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Thursday, March 21, 2013 Palmer House Hilton 17 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603 Hiring Our Heroes Career Fair The state’s largest veteran hiring fair is back! The 2013 Hiring Our Heroes Career Fair is set for March 21, and we need to spread the word to any and all veterans who may be interested. 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Thursday, March 21, 2013 Palmer House Hilton 17 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/VAlentinesConcertforVeterans2013.asp Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:05:00 CDT 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. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VAlentinesConcertforVeterans2013_1359489092617 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 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. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FHCCResearchPosterDay.asp Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:30:00 CDT Lovell FHCC Research has planned the first annual Poster Day for Jan. 24, 2013. This is a joint venture between Research and Development, Academic Affairs and Rosalind Franklin University, in which we will showcase the research being conducted at the FHCC and at Rosalind Franklin University through Investigator Posters. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/FHCCResearchPosterDay_1358959155193 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2013/research180x130.jpg Image of Researcher looking through microscope Lovell FHCC Research has planned the first annual Poster Day for Jan. 24, 2013. This is a joint venture between Research and Development, Academic Affairs and Rosalind Franklin University, in which we will showcase the research being conducted at the FHCC and at Rosalind Franklin University through Investigator Posters. FHCC Research hosts Poster Day Lovell FHCC Research has planned the first annual Poster Day for Jan. 24, 2013. This is a joint venture between Research and Development, Academic Affairs and Rosalind Franklin University, in which we will showcase the research being conducted at the FHCC and at Rosalind Franklin University through Investigator Posters. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/EmployeesbringLasVegastoCriticalCarepatient.asp Thu, 06 Dec 2012 08:30:00 CDT Retired Marine Lt. Col. James Gallagher had planned a special 10th anniversary trip to Las Vegas with his spunky, blue-eyed bride, Cathy. But circumstances beyond his control called for a change of plans when Gallagher was unfortunately hospitalized at Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, with Cathy at his side. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/EmployeesbringLasVegastoCriticalCarepatient_1357830130968 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2013/LasVegas180x130.jpg Associate Chief Nurse Brenda Burke helps James Gallagher play the working slot machine in his room. Retired Marine Lt. Col. James Gallagher had planned a special 10th anniversary trip to Las Vegas with his spunky, blue-eyed bride, Cathy. But circumstances beyond his control called for a change of plans when Gallagher was unfortunately hospitalized at Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, with Cathy at his side. Las Vegas brought to patient Retired Marine Lt. Col. James Gallagher had planned a special 10th anniversary trip to Las Vegas with his spunky, blue-eyed bride, Cathy. But circumstances beyond his control called for a change of plans when Gallagher was unfortunately hospitalized at Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, with Cathy at his side. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/WomenWorldWarIIVeteranshonored.asp Sat, 01 Dec 2012 08:30:00 CDT They were young and adventurous. They were WACs, WAVES, SPARs, WASPs, Navy Nurses and Marines. Some ended up in war-torn Europe. Others flew planes. Some served stateside, compassionately caring for wounded servicemen. The thing they all had in common was their service to their country in its time of greatest need. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/WomenWorldWarIIVeteranshonored_1357828582302 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2013/WomenVet180x130.jpg Anita Marks, Army Nurse, and Elizabeth Kahnweiler, both WWII Veterans, were honored for their service. They were young and adventurous. They were WACs, WAVES, SPARs, WASPs, Navy Nurses and Marines. Some ended up in war-torn Europe. Others flew planes. Some served stateside, compassionately caring for wounded servicemen. The thing they all had in common was their service to their country in its time of greatest need. Women Veterans honored They were young and adventurous. They were WACs, WAVES, SPARs, WASPs, Navy Nurses and Marines. Some ended up in war-torn Europe. Others flew planes. Some served stateside, compassionately caring for wounded servicemen. The thing they all had in common was their service to their country in its time of greatest need. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Annual_American_Legion_and_Auxiliary_Gift_Shop.asp Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:55:00 CDT Volunteers from the American Legion and American Legion Ladies Auxiliary donned their elf hats, warm smiles and holiday spirit and helped Veteran patients of the Lovell FHCC do some early holiday shopping. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Annual_American_Legion_and_Auxiliary_Gift_Shop_1353531400289 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/giving/VOLImages/XmasGiftShop180x130.jpg Linda Regalado sets up the "Elf Corner," a place where Veterans can get something for themselves after picking out gifts for their family members. The Fox Lake Auxiliary sponsors Elf Corner Volunteers from the American Legion and American Legion Ladies Auxiliary donned their elf hats, warm smiles and holiday spirit and helped Veteran patients of the Lovell FHCC do some early holiday shopping. Annual Holiday Gift Shop Volunteers from the American Legion and American Legion Ladies Auxiliary donned their elf hats, warm smiles and holiday spirit and helped Veteran patients of the Lovell FHCC do some early holiday shopping. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Navy_Inspection_is_a_first_for_FHCC.asp Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:30:00 CDT Command inspections of uniforms instill pride, professionalism and allow leaders to evaluate Sailors’ appearance. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Navy_Inspection_is_a_first_for_FHCC_1352846206696 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2012/CommandInspec180x130.jpg Interim Executive Officer Captain Oxford and Command Master Chief Coffey conduct inspection Command inspections of uniforms instill pride, professionalism and allow leaders to evaluate Sailors’ appearance. Navy Inspection is FHCC First Command inspections of uniforms instill pride, professionalism and allow leaders to evaluate Sailors’ appearance. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/THEGREENHOUSEHOMES.asp Thu, 11 Oct 2012 15:50:00 CDT “We are creating a new world view about long-term nursing care,” said Dr. Christa Hojlo, Director of VA Community Living Centers (formerly VA nursing homes). “Our Community Living program is not a place to simply put people … in the Green House home, they are first, and then, foremost, home, and they are not a patient, but a resident.” Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/THEGREENHOUSEHOMES_1349988421291 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2012/GreenHouse180x130.jpg Residents and guests cut the ribbon on the new Lovell FHCC Green House Homes “We are creating a new world view about long-term nursing care,” said Dr. Christa Hojlo, Director of VA Community Living Centers (formerly VA nursing homes). “Our Community Living program is not a place to simply put people … in the Green House home, they are first, and then, foremost, home, and they are not a patient, but a resident.” Green House Homes Opening “We are creating a new world view about long-term nursing care,” said Dr. Christa Hojlo, Director of VA Community Living Centers (formerly VA nursing homes). “Our Community Living program is not a place to simply put people … in the Green House home, they are first, and then, foremost, home, and they are not a patient, but a resident.” http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/First_Change_of_Command_at_Lovell_FHCC.asp Sat, 11 Aug 2012 12:45:00 CDT Sailors dressed in whites lined the railings of the “upper deck” overlooking the ceremony floor, the Lovell Federal Health Care Center’s civilian director was “piped aboard” along with U.S. Navy leaders in the official party, and accolades included special thanks from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs when U.S. Navy Capt. David J. Beardsley changed command with new Deputy Director and Commanding Officer Capt. José A. Acosta. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/First_Change_of_Command_at_Lovell_FHCC_1344708120424 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/2012/ChangeofCommand180x130.jpg Adm. Elaine C. Wagner, Commander of Navy Medicine East and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, right, reads a letter of appreciation presented to Capt. David J. Beardsley signed by Dr. Jonathan Woodson, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Sailors dressed in whites lined the railings of the “upper deck” overlooking the ceremony floor, the Lovell Federal Health Care Center’s civilian director was “piped aboard” along with U.S. Navy leaders in the official party, and accolades included special thanks from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs when U.S. Navy Capt. David J. Beardsley changed command with new Deputy Director and Commanding Officer Capt. José A. Acosta. First Change of Command Sailors dressed in whites lined the railings of the “upper deck” overlooking the ceremony floor, the Lovell Federal Health Care Center’s civilian director was “piped aboard” along with U.S. Navy leaders in the official party, and accolades included special thanks from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs when U.S. Navy Capt. David J. Beardsley changed command with new Deputy Director and Commanding Officer Capt. José A. Acosta. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Panetta_Shinseki_announce_iEHR_milestones.asp Thu, 21 Jun 2012 11:45:00 CDT With the nation’s first federal health care center as a backdrop, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta joined Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki to announce milestones in the fielding of an electronic health care record that will follow military recruits from the day they enlist until the day they are buried with Veterans’ honors. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Panetta_Shinseki_announce_iEHR_milestones_1340297687174 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/PanettaVisit180x130.jpg Retired Astronaut and U.S. Navy Capt. James A. Lovell, center, was on hand for the visit of Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, right, and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki, left, May 21, at the Lovell Federal Health Care Center. With the nation’s first federal health care center as a backdrop, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta joined Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki to announce milestones in the fielding of an electronic health care record that will follow military recruits from the day they enlist until the day they are buried with Veterans’ honors. iEHR milestones announced With the nation’s first federal health care center as a backdrop, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta joined Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki to announce milestones in the fielding of an electronic health care record that will follow military recruits from the day they enlist until the day they are buried with Veterans’ honors. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Ribbon_cut_on_renovated_Community_Living_Center_spaces_at_Lo.asp Thu, 21 Jun 2012 11:30:00 CDT North Chicago Mayor Leon Rockingham joined Waukegan Mayor Bob Sabonjian and leaders from the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center June 7 to cut a ribbon commemorating the opening of renovated Community Living Center space at the North Chicago facility, appropriately called “Courage” and “Heroes Haven.” Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Ribbon_cut_on_renovated_Community_Living_Center_spaces_at_Lo_1340296226059 http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FeatureImages/CLCRibbonCutting180x130.jpg (Front, from left) Lovell FHCC Veteran Residents Gary Garland, Ron Larsen and Nate Davenport cut a ribbon to open the newly renovated spaces of the Community Living Center June 7, aptly called “Courage” and “Heroes Haven.” Observing the cutting are (back, from left) U.S .Navy Capt. Kersten, North Ch North Chicago Mayor Leon Rockingham joined Waukegan Mayor Bob Sabonjian and leaders from the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center June 7 to cut a ribbon commemorating the opening of renovated Community Living Center space at the North Chicago facility, appropriately called “Courage” and “Heroes Haven.” Renovated CLC spaces North Chicago Mayor Leon Rockingham joined Waukegan Mayor Bob Sabonjian and leaders from the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center June 7 to cut a ribbon commemorating the opening of renovated Community Living Center space at the North Chicago facility, appropriately called “Courage” and “Heroes Haven.” http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/ExpressiveArtsKeyToTherapyForLovellFHCCPatients.asp Thu, 10 May 2012 10:59:00 CDT 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. Read the full story

]]> 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 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. 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. Read the full story

]]> 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. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Lovell_FHCC_Veterans_build_birdhouses_with_Vet_Conservation.asp Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:50:00 CDT 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. Read the full story

]]> 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 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. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Lovell_FHCC_rolls_out_Strategic_Plan.asp Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:55:00 CDT Framework for future success belongs to every one of Lovell FHCC’s approximately 3,000 employees Read the full story

]]> 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 Framework for future success belongs to every one of Lovell FHCC’s approximately 3,000 employees 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 CDT 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. Read the full story

]]> 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 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. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Valentines_for_Veterans_Concert_2012.asp Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:30:00 CDT 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. Read the full story

]]> 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 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. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Lovell_FHCC_Prepares_for_Walgreens_departure_from_TRICARE.asp Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:00:00 CDT 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. Read the full story

]]> 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 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. 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 CDT 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. Read the full story

]]> 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. 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 CDT 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. Read the full story

]]> 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 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. 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 CDT Leadership at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center promoted 49 sailors in a “frocking” ceremony for non-commissioned officers today Read the full story

]]> 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 Leadership at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center promoted 49 sailors in a “frocking” ceremony for non-commissioned officers today http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/FHCC_Veterans_take_advantage_of_My_HealtheVet_website.asp Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:30:00 CDT 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. Read the full story

]]> 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 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. 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 CDT 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. Read the full story

]]> 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 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. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Happy_First_Birthday_Lovell_FHCC.asp Sat, 01 Oct 2011 13:00:00 CDT 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. Read the full story

]]> 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 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. 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. Read the full story

]]> 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. 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. Read the full story

]]> 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. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/WelcomeHomeeventhostedatSoldierFieldinChicago.asp Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:00:00 CDT 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. Read the full story

]]> 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 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. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/ContinuingPromiseMissionNearingEnd.asp Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:00:00 CDT Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center Navy team has provided medical, dental care to thousands. Read the full story

]]> 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 Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center Navy team has provided medical, dental care to thousands. 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. Read the full story

]]> 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. 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 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. Read the full story

]]> 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 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. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/LovellFHCCPharmacyOperationsFarBeyondDrugstores.asp Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:30:00 CDT 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. Read the full story

]]> 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 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. 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. Read the full story

]]> 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. 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. Read the full story

]]> 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. 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 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. Read the full story

]]> 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 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. 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 CDT 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. Read the full story

]]> 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 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. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/VAlentinesConcertforVeterans.asp Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:30:00 CDT 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. Read the full story

]]> 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 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. 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 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. Read the full story

]]> 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 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. 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. Read the full story

]]> 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. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/PatriotStoreFirstInNationCateringToMilitaryMembers.asp Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:15:00 CDT 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. Read the full story

]]> 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 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. 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. Read the full story

]]> 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. 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. Read the full story

]]> 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. http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/LOVELLFHCC/features/Telehealth_offers_technological_solution_to_caregivers.asp Thu, 04 Nov 2010 08:30:00 CDT Captain Lovell Federal Health Care Center delivers healthcare alternatives to ease care between visits Read the full story

]]> 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 Lovell Federal Health Care Center delivers healthcare alternatives to ease care between visits 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. Read the full story

]]> 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.