Joan Ricard, head of Hines Veterans Hospital in suburban Chicago, will retire after a tenure that included being drawn into a national scandal over secret patient waiting lists.

Report lists nearly 90 safety improvements for Hines VA Hospital A report lists nearly 90 recommendations to improve safety for veterans and staff at Hines VA Hospital's Mental Health Unit.

2 charged with dealing fentanyl-laced heroin at Chicago VA hospital The ... dealing fentanyl-laced heroin at a Chicago Veterans Affairs hospital. Hines VA hospital shuts down mental health unit ...