Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital has expanded operating hours at its six outpatient clinics in suburban Chicago, with the final locations implementing new schedules in late September.
The expanded hours seek to improve access to care and accommodate the diverse needs of community veterans. The locations and updated hours are:
•Aurora VA Clinic: 161 South Lincolnway, Suite 120, North Aurora.
Telephone: 630-859-2504
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday and Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
First Saturday of each month: 8 a.m. to noon
•Hoffman Estates VA Clinic: 4885 Hoffman Boulevard, Hoffman Estates.
Telephone: 847-645-1443
Monday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday and Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Third Saturday of each month: 8 a.m. to noon
- Joliet VA Clinic: 1201 Eagle Street, Joliet.
Telephone: 815-740-8100
Monday and Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Second Saturday of each month: 8 a.m. to noon
- Kankakee VA Clinic: 581 William Latham Drive, Suite 301, Bourbonnais.
Telephone: 815-932-3823
Monday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•LaSalle VA Clinic: 4461 Progress Boulevard, Peru.
Telephone: 833-933-1107
Monday and Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m.
Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday and Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fifth Saturday of each month when available: 8 a.m. to noon
•Oak Lawn VA Clinic: 10201 South Cicero Avenue, Oak Lawn.
Telephone: 708-499-3675
Monday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fourth Saturday of each month: 8 a.m. to noon
Veterans can schedule appointments by contacting each clinic directly or calling 708-202-8387.
Since expanding hours, patient visits have collectively increased due to military veterans having more flexibility in scheduling around work and personal commitments.
“We are committed to providing the best possible care for our Veterans, and that includes making our services more accessible,” said James Doelling, director of Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital. “By extending our clinic hours, we can see more patients and offer greater convenience to those we serve. The positive response we’ve received so far reinforces that this was the right decision for our Veteran community.”
—Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital