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Read about what's happening in our VA Northern Indiana health care community.

VA Northern Indiana now offers Tele-Emergency Care Services for local enrolled Veterans

Did you know that you can receive same-day care benefits through your VA for a wide variety of injuries and illnesses – often from the comfort of your own home?

Woman speaking with her healthcare provider over video chat on her mobile phone.

VANIHCS Nurse honored with Daisy Award

In a ceremony this week, VA Northern Indiana Health Care System (VANIHCS) celebrated our first Daisy Award recipient, Megan Kern, RN.

Nurse presented with Daisy Award.

VA Northern Indiana employee selected to attend VHA Veterans Day ceremony

VA Northern Indiana Health Care System (VANIHCS) is incredibly proud to have Naomi represent the VHA and VANIHCS.

Naomi Nicastro represent Veteran Health Administration (VHA) at this year’s Veterans Day Ceremony at the Arlington Cemetery.

Memorial Day Murph Fundraiser

The "Murph" is a popular CrossFit workout named after Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy.

Jackie Walorski VA Clinic accepting a large donation from the Memorial Day Murph Fundraiser

VA Northern Indiana helps celebrate Veteran's 105th Birthday

Last week VA Northern Indiana Health Care System had the honor of helping Sergeant Lawrence W. Butler, a WWII Veteran celebrate his 105th birthday.

Lawrence W. Butler, a WWII Veteran celebrate his 105th birthday

VA Northern Indiana employees go above and beyond

This week, we celebrated our September ICARE ceremony. VA ICARE values describe how VANIHCS will accomplish its mission and inform every interaction with our customers.

ICARE award winners

Drive-Thru Flu/COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic 2023

Getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever this year to minimize the risk of illness and possible hospitalization.

Man wearing a mask and showing a bandaid on his arm.

VANIHCS presented 2023 Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence

Every year the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) awards the Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence in six different categories.

VA Northern Indiana employees posing with Indiana Governor, Eric Holcomb.

Mishawaka WWII Veteran receives Quilt of Valor

Today, September 5, Sergeant Lawrence E. Butler, a WWII Veteran was presented with a Quilt of Valor (QOV) at the Jackie Walorski VA clinic (JWC).

Veteran has quilt wrapped around his shoulders

VANIHCS Optometry Resident Named Optometry Student of the Year

Mary ‘Araba’ Otoo OD was named the 2022 Optometry student of the year by the American Optometric Association (AOA).

African American woman standing next to optometry equipment.