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Effective Wednesday 9/4/24, Walk-in Flu clinic is open for all veterans at Jesse Brown VA main facility! 

Hours of operation: 0800-1530 at JBVA and 0900-1500 at CBOCs Monday-Friday except holidays. 

Flu clinic is located in VISION conference room, 2nd floor Damen Building. No appointment is required. 

Minority Veteran care

VA Chicago health care works to increase local awareness of minority Veteran-related issues, to increase participation in VA benefits, and to ensure that we provide equitable benefits and services without barriers to access. Our care coordinator can help you find the resources you need.

Connect with a care coordinator

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Debbie Rafael Shanley LCSW

Minority Veteran Program Coordinator

VA Chicago health care

Phone:

Email: Debbie.RafaelShanley@va.gov

Care we provide at VA Chicago health care

Our Minority Veterans Program serves all Veterans, including Black Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans, including American Indians, Alaskan Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Island Americans. We focus on: 

  • Management of the medical center in their efforts to address the needs of minority Veterans
  • The needs of minority Veterans in the local community
  • Identifying barriers and creating a more accessible environment for minority Veterans
  • Informing Veterans of VA benefits, services, and programs

Our role

The Minority Veterans Program is dedicated to ensuring that all Veterans are aware of benefits, services, and programs offered by VA. The program is designed to act as a mediator and facilitator. We do not process claims, handle equal employment complaints, or employee-related issues.

  • When to contact a patient advocate at VA Chicago health care and how they can help.

  • If you're on active duty in the United States uniformed services, including active National Guard and Reserve, you may be eligible for benefits both during service and after separation or retirement. Find out which benefits you qualify for and when to apply.

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