]]>Stress: When the demands of life are greater than our ability to cope with the demands, this state is commonly called stress. Although the experience of stress varies from one individual to another, stress often affects attention, thoughts, brain activity, and emotion; parts of the body regulated by the autonomic nervous system (heart rate, breathing, palmar sweat, blood pressure, digestion); and the muscular system (typically resulting in muscle tension, and either increased or decreased movement); and hormones (cortisol, norepinephrine, and growth hormone).]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Stress_Management_Suggestions_1322854876593 http://www.northernindiana.va.gov/NORTHERNINDIANA/images/stressthumb.jpg Man and Women with arms stretched out together smiling "learn to manage and reduce stress" Stress: When the demands of life are greater than our ability to cope with the demands, this state is commonly called stress. Although the experience of stress varies from one individual to another, stress often affects attention, thoughts, brain activity, and emotion; parts of the body regulated by the autonomic nervous system (heart rate, breathing, palmar sweat, blood pressure, digestion); and the muscular system (typically resulting in muscle tension, and either increased or decreased movement); and hormones (cortisol, norepinephrine, and growth hormone). Stress Stress: When the demands of life are greater than our ability to cope with the demands, this state is commonly called stress. Although the experience of stress varies from one individual to another, stress often affects attention, thoughts, brain activity, and emotion; parts of the body regulated by the autonomic nervous system (heart rate, breathing, palmar sweat, blood pressure, digestion); and the muscular system (typically resulting in muscle tension, and either increased or decreased movement); and hormones (cortisol, norepinephrine, and growth hormone). http://www.northernindiana.va.gov/NORTHERNINDIANA/features/HealthyWeight.asp Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:00:00 EST

]]>Maintaining a healthy weight will help you prevent and control many diseases and conditions. Learn more about all the health benefits of keeping your weight under control. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/HealthyWeight_1321471676036 http://www.northernindiana.va.gov/NORTHERNINDIANA/images/hlicon.jpg Healthy living illustration with words Manage Weight Maintaining a healthy weight will help you prevent and control many diseases and conditions. Learn more about all the health benefits of keeping your weight under control. Live Well: Strive for A Health Maintaining a healthy weight will help you prevent and control many diseases and conditions. Learn more about all the health benefits of keeping your weight under control. http://www.northernindiana.va.gov/NORTHERNINDIANA/features/BCA.asp Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EDT

]]>Cancer is a disease in which cells become abnormal and form more cells in an uncontrolled way. With breast cancer, the cancer begins in cells that make up the breasts — usually in the tubes that carry milk to the nipple or the glands that make milk. The cancerous cells form a mass of tissue called a tumor. Sometimes, the cancer spreads to other parts of the body. Read more from the Cancer Institute at: www.cancer.gov .]]> templatedata/content/features/data/BCA_1318008159257 http://www.northernindiana.va.gov/NORTHERNINDIANA/images/bclogo.jpg Breast Cancer Awarness Pink Ribbon Logo Cancer is a disease in which cells become abnormal and form more cells in an uncontrolled way. With breast cancer, the cancer begins in cells that make up the breasts — usually in the tubes that carry milk to the nipple or the glands that make milk. The cancerous cells form a mass of tissue called a tumor. Sometimes, the cancer spreads to other parts of the body. Read more from the Cancer Institute at: www.cancer.gov . What is Breast Cancer? Cancer is a disease in which cells become abnormal and form more cells in an uncontrolled way. With breast cancer, the cancer begins in cells that make up the breasts — usually in the tubes that carry milk to the nipple or the glands that make milk. The cancerous cells form a mass of tissue called a tumor. Sometimes, the cancer spreads to other parts of the body. Read more from the Cancer Institute at: www.cancer.gov . http://www.northernindiana.va.gov/NORTHERNINDIANA/features/Social.asp Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EDT

]]>VA Northern Indiana Health Care System (VANIHCS) is pleased to announce its entry into the world of social media! Providing effective care requires effective communication among Veterans, their families, other stakeholders, and employees. As a facility, we will develop and use any communication tool that we need to accomplish this. Our first initiative is the unveiling of our VANIHCS Facebook page: www.facebook.com/VANorthernIndiana . ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Social_1315425626188 http://www.northernindiana.va.gov/NORTHERNINDIANA/images/fb.jpg Facebook logo VA Northern Indiana Health Care System (VANIHCS) is pleased to announce its entry into the world of social media! Providing effective care requires effective communication among Veterans, their families, other stakeholders, and employees. As a facility, we will develop and use any communication tool that we need to accomplish this. Our first initiative is the unveiling of our VANIHCS Facebook page: www.facebook.com/VANorthernIndiana . The World of Social Media VA Northern Indiana Health Care System (VANIHCS) is pleased to announce its entry into the world of social media! Providing effective care requires effective communication among Veterans, their families, other stakeholders, and employees. As a facility, we will develop and use any communication tool that we need to accomplish this. Our first initiative is the unveiling of our VANIHCS Facebook page: www.facebook.com/VANorthernIndiana . http://www.northernindiana.va.gov/NORTHERNINDIANA/features/HighBloodPressure.asp Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EDT

]]>Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against your blood vessels. If this pressure rises and stays high over time, it is called hypertension ("Hi-pur-TEN-shun"). If it is not controlled, high blood pressure can cause:  Stroke  Kidney problems  Heart failure  Heart attack  Eye problems Most people with high blood pressure feel healthy and don't have symptoms. The only way to know if you have high blood pressure is to have your blood pressure checked. Read more…]]> templatedata/content/features/data/HighBloodPressure_1314903471362 http://www.northernindiana.va.gov/NORTHERNINDIANA/images/6A9DCEA0.jpg The systolic and diastolic numbers are important for your provider to evaluate to see the "big picture" of your health. The systolic pressure means the pressure exerted upon your blood vessels as blood is sent out from your heart to all your vital organs and limbs. The diastolic pressure relates to Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against your blood vessels. If this pressure rises and stays high over time, it is called hypertension ("Hi-pur-TEN-shun"). If it is not controlled, high blood pressure can cause:  Stroke  Kidney problems  Heart failure  Heart attack  Eye problems Most people with high blood pressure feel healthy and don't have symptoms. The only way to know if you have high blood pressure is to have your blood pressure checked. Read more… High blood pressure danger Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against your blood vessels. If this pressure rises and stays high over time, it is called hypertension ("Hi-pur-TEN-shun"). If it is not controlled, high blood pressure can cause:  Stroke  Kidney problems  Heart failure  Heart attack  Eye problems Most people with high blood pressure feel healthy and don't have symptoms. The only way to know if you have high blood pressure is to have your blood pressure checked. Read more… http://www.northernindiana.va.gov/NORTHERNINDIANA/features/rural.asp Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EDT

]]>VA Northern Indiana Health Care System (VANIHCS) is the newest community based outpatient clinic (CBOC) in Peru, Indiana. It has been a very successful year thanks to the efforts made by many outstanding people. , VA Northern Indiana Health Care System (VANIHCS) had the grand opening of its newest community based outpatient clinic (CBOC) in Peru, Indiana. It has been a very successful year thanks to the efforts made by many outstanding people. The Peru site is the only VANIHCS CBOC with the designation of a Rural Health Clinic. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/rural_1313612535896 http://www.northernindiana.va.gov/NORTHERNINDIANA/images/orhlogo.jpg VHA Office of Rural Health logo VA Northern Indiana Health Care System (VANIHCS) is the newest community based outpatient clinic (CBOC) in Peru, Indiana. It has been a very successful year thanks to the efforts made by many outstanding people. , VA Northern Indiana Health Care System (VANIHCS) had the grand opening of its newest community based outpatient clinic (CBOC) in Peru, Indiana. It has been a very successful year thanks to the efforts made by many outstanding people. The Peru site is the only VANIHCS CBOC with the designation of a Rural Health Clinic. Peru Rural Health Clinic VA Northern Indiana Health Care System (VANIHCS) is the newest community based outpatient clinic (CBOC) in Peru, Indiana. It has been a very successful year thanks to the efforts made by many outstanding people. , VA Northern Indiana Health Care System (VANIHCS) had the grand opening of its newest community based outpatient clinic (CBOC) in Peru, Indiana. It has been a very successful year thanks to the efforts made by many outstanding people. The Peru site is the only VANIHCS CBOC with the designation of a Rural Health Clinic. http://www.northernindiana.va.gov/NORTHERNINDIANA/features/Cholesterol_Level.asp Fri, 03 Dec 2010 08:00:00 EDT

]]>About one out of every six Americans has high blood cholesterol, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This increases the risk of heart disease, which is the number-one killer of women in the United States. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Cholesterol_Level_1291403632821 http://www.northernindiana.va.gov/NORTHERNINDIANA/images/choleslights.jpg Red Yellow Green lights representing red highest cholesterol, yellow middle and green good levels. About one out of every six Americans has high blood cholesterol, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This increases the risk of heart disease, which is the number-one killer of women in the United States. Cholesterol About one out of every six Americans has high blood cholesterol, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This increases the risk of heart disease, which is the number-one killer of women in the United States. http://www.northernindiana.va.gov/NORTHERNINDIANA/features/Caregiver2010.asp Fri, 05 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EDT

]]>All caregivers deserve to be recognized for the wonderful, self-less care they provide to our Veterans. Every day they give their time, patience, energy, and a piece of themselves in their quest to help another human being. We honor and thank them for the wonderful care they provide. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Caregiver2010_1288979531676 http://www.northernindiana.va.gov/NORTHERNINDIANA/images/hearthand.jpg Logo of a holding hands molded into a heart All caregivers deserve to be recognized for the wonderful, self-less care they provide to our Veterans. Every day they give their time, patience, energy, and a piece of themselves in their quest to help another human being. We honor and thank them for the wonderful care they provide. Family Caregiver Month All caregivers deserve to be recognized for the wonderful, self-less care they provide to our Veterans. Every day they give their time, patience, energy, and a piece of themselves in their quest to help another human being. We honor and thank them for the wonderful care they provide. http://www.northernindiana.va.gov/NORTHERNINDIANA/features/Third_Annual_Muncie_Stand_Down_Event.asp Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:30:00 EDT

]]>VA Northern Health Care System (NIHCS) was one of the sponsors of the third annual Muncie Stand Down on Friday, September 24, 2010. Several staff from NIHCS along with many community services participated in the event that was held at the Muncie Mission.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Third_Annual_Muncie_Stand_Down_Event_1287083315437 http://www.northernindiana.va.gov/NORTHERNINDIANA/images/MuncieStandDown180.jpg Dr. Jeanine Green examines William McConnaughey during Muncie Stand Down Friday. She was giving free dental screenings. VA Northern Health Care System (NIHCS) was one of the sponsors of the third annual Muncie Stand Down on Friday, September 24, 2010. Several staff from NIHCS along with many community services participated in the event that was held at the Muncie Mission. Third Annual Muncie Stand Down VA Northern Health Care System (NIHCS) was one of the sponsors of the third annual Muncie Stand Down on Friday, September 24, 2010. Several staff from NIHCS along with many community services participated in the event that was held at the Muncie Mission.