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		<title>Local Features - VA Salt Lake City Health Care System</title>
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			<title>VA Womens Health Fair 2013</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/VAWomensHealthFair2013.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 11:00:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/females_180x130.jpg" alt="generations of females" title="generations of females"><div>]]>Join us for the 2013
VA Women&#8217;s Health Fair
&#34;Reproductive Health Across the Lifespan&#34;
To learn more about VA and Community services available to women.
Thursday, May 16, 2013 <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">Join us for the 2013
VA Women&#8217;s Health Fair
&#34;Reproductive Health Across the Lifespan&#34;
To learn more about VA and Community services available to women.
Thursday, May 16, 2013 </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">VA Womens Health Fair 2013</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Join us for the 2013
VA Women&#8217;s Health Fair
&#34;Reproductive Health Across the Lifespan&#34;
To learn more about VA and Community services available to women.
Thursday, May 16, 2013 </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>VA&#39;s New Look</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/NewLook.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:00:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/VAMC_Redesign_180x130.jpg" alt="Web page screen shot of newly redesigned web page" title="Web page screen shot of newly redesigned web page"><div>]]>We&#8217;ve Re-Designed Our Entire Website for One Reason&#8230;.You!!
Our new look is designed to help you easily and quickly access information with intuitive and easy-to-use navigation.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">We&#8217;ve Re-Designed Our Entire Website for One Reason&#8230;.You!!
Our new look is designed to help you easily and quickly access information with intuitive and easy-to-use navigation.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">We&#8217;ve Re-Designed Our Page</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>We&#8217;ve Re-Designed Our Entire Website for One Reason&#8230;.You!!
Our new look is designed to help you easily and quickly access information with intuitive and easy-to-use navigation.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>It Takes a Warrior</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/It_Takes_a_Warrior.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:30:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/JohnnyPSA_180x130.jpg" alt="Iraq War Veteran dealing with PTSD" title="Iraq War Veteran dealing with PTSD"><div>]]>Coming to the VA for Mental Health Care can be difficult for any Veteran, but in the end it&#39;s all worth it. We want you to remember &#34;You are not alone&#34;. Listen to one of our Veterans talk about his experiences in receiving care this video.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">Coming to the VA for Mental Health Care can be difficult for any Veteran, but in the end it&#39;s all worth it. We want you to remember &#34;You are not alone&#34;. Listen to one of our Veterans talk about his experiences in receiving care this video.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">It Takes a Warrior</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Coming to the VA for Mental Health Care can be difficult for any Veteran, but in the end it&#39;s all worth it. We want you to remember &#34;You are not alone&#34;. Listen to one of our Veterans talk about his experiences in receiving care this video.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>National Nutrition Month</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/NationalNutritionMonth.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:42:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/NutritionMonth2013.jpg" alt="National Nutrition Month" title="National Nutrition Month"><div>]]>National Nutrition Month&#174; is a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">National Nutrition Month</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">National Nutrition Month&#174; is a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Nutrition Month</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>National Nutrition Month&#174; is a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Women Veterans PSA</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/WomenVeteransPSA.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:10:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/WomensPSA180x130.jpg" alt="Line of Female Veterans" title="Line of Female Veterans"><div>]]>VA remains at the forefront of women&#39;s health nationally, surpassing the private sector in screenings, reducing gender disparities in care, and exceeding patient expectations.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">VA remains at the forefront of women&#39;s health nationally, surpassing the private sector in screenings, reducing gender disparities in care, and exceeding patient expectations.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Women Veterans PSA</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>VA remains at the forefront of women&#39;s health nationally, surpassing the private sector in screenings, reducing gender disparities in care, and exceeding patient expectations.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>&#8220;Warrior One&#8221;</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/Warrior_One.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:15:00 MST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/Yoga180x130.jpg" alt="Veterans participating in Yoga" title="Veterans participating in Yoga"><div>]]>It&#8217;s called &#8220;trauma sensitive&#8221; yoga, but these Vets don&#8217;t care what you call it, they just say it works. The hour long sessions of stretching and meditation are easing the minds of those struggling with moral injury.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">It&#8217;s called &#8220;trauma sensitive&#8221; yoga, but these Vets don&#8217;t care what you call it, they just say it works. The hour long sessions of stretching and meditation are easing the minds of those struggling with moral injury.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">&#8220;Warrior One&#8221;</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>It&#8217;s called &#8220;trauma sensitive&#8221; yoga, but these Vets don&#8217;t care what you call it, they just say it works. The hour long sessions of stretching and meditation are easing the minds of those struggling with moral injury.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Integrative Health at VA</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/Integrative_Health_at_VA.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:00:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/Acupuncture180x130.jpg" alt="Veteran receving acupuncture from VA provider" title="Veteran receving acupuncture from VA provider"><div>]]>The principals behind an integrative approach are to treat the whole self; mind, body, and spirit. To approach health from a wellness model, not an illness model.  The belief is that each individual is in control of their own health, thus must do the work to change their lifestyle, beliefs, and old habits in order to facilitate healing.
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Veteran receving acupuncture from VA provider</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The principals behind an integrative approach are to treat the whole self; mind, body, and spirit. To approach health from a wellness model, not an illness model.  The belief is that each individual is in control of their own health, thus must do the work to change their lifestyle, beliefs, and old habits in order to facilitate healing.
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			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Integrative Health at VA</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The principals behind an integrative approach are to treat the whole self; mind, body, and spirit. To approach health from a wellness model, not an illness model.  The belief is that each individual is in control of their own health, thus must do the work to change their lifestyle, beliefs, and old habits in order to facilitate healing.
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			<title>MVP Milestone</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/MVP.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:30:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/MVP-Photo-180x130.JPG" alt="Veteran signing up for MVP" title="Veteran signing up for MVP"><div>]]>VA Salt Lake City Health Care System took part in helping the Department of Veterans Affairs Million Veteran Program achieve nationwide enrollment of the 100,000th Veteran volunteer, marking a major milestone in the nearly 90-year history of VA research.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Veteran signing up for MVP</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">VA Salt Lake City Health Care System took part in helping the Department of Veterans Affairs Million Veteran Program achieve nationwide enrollment of the 100,000th Veteran volunteer, marking a major milestone in the nearly 90-year history of VA research.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">MVP Milestone</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>VA Salt Lake City Health Care System took part in helping the Department of Veterans Affairs Million Veteran Program achieve nationwide enrollment of the 100,000th Veteran volunteer, marking a major milestone in the nearly 90-year history of VA research.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>First VASLCHCS baby celebrates first birthday</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/FirstBabyBornatVASLCHCS_Celebrates1stBirthday.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:30:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/First-B-day180x130.jpg" alt="1st VASLCHCS baby with family" title="1st VASLCHCS baby with family"><div>]]>VA Salt Lake City&#8217;s first baby born under our in-house Maternity Program is a year old already. Veteran Tammy New, Alicia Marie and the rest of her family celebrated with us (her VASLC family) in the Women&#8217;s Clinic.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">1st VASLCHCS baby with family</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">VA Salt Lake City&#8217;s first baby born under our in-house Maternity Program is a year old already. Veteran Tammy New, Alicia Marie and the rest of her family celebrated with us (her VASLC family) in the Women&#8217;s Clinic.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Celebrating a 1st birthday</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>VA Salt Lake City&#8217;s first baby born under our in-house Maternity Program is a year old already. Veteran Tammy New, Alicia Marie and the rest of her family celebrated with us (her VASLC family) in the Women&#8217;s Clinic.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>First baby born at VASLCHCS celebrates 1st birthday</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/First_baby_born_at_VASLCHCS_celebrates_1st_birthday.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:00:00 MST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/Baby-New180x130.jpg" alt="VA Secretary Eric Shinseki visits with baby Alicia and family" title="VA Secretary Eric Shinseki visits with baby Alicia and family"><div>]]>VA Salt Lake City&#8217;s first baby born under our in-house Maternity Program is a year old already. 
Since her birth last January, 41 more babies have been born under our program and right now we have 20 pregnant Veterans. 

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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">VA Secretary Eric Shinseki visits with baby Alicia and family</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">VA Salt Lake City&#8217;s first baby born under our in-house Maternity Program is a year old already. 
Since her birth last January, 41 more babies have been born under our program and right now we have 20 pregnant Veterans. 

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			<hfs:titleshort type="string">First baby born at VASLCHCS</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>VA Salt Lake City&#8217;s first baby born under our in-house Maternity Program is a year old already. 
Since her birth last January, 41 more babies have been born under our program and right now we have 20 pregnant Veterans. 

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			<title>MVP Milestone</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/MVPMilestone.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:30:00 MST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/MVP-Photo-180x130.JPG" alt="Veteran Signs up for MVP" title="Veteran Signs up for MVP"><div>]]>VA Salt Lake City Health Care System took part in helping the Department of Veterans Affairs Million Veteran Program achieve nationwide enrollment of the 100,000th Veteran volunteer, marking a major milestone in the nearly 90-year history of VA research. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Veteran Signs up for MVP</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">VA Salt Lake City Health Care System took part in helping the Department of Veterans Affairs Million Veteran Program achieve nationwide enrollment of the 100,000th Veteran volunteer, marking a major milestone in the nearly 90-year history of VA research. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">MVP Milestone</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>VA Salt Lake City Health Care System took part in helping the Department of Veterans Affairs Million Veteran Program achieve nationwide enrollment of the 100,000th Veteran volunteer, marking a major milestone in the nearly 90-year history of VA research. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Veterans receive assist from Mo Williams</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/Veteras_assist_from_Mo_Williams.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:30:00 MST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/Mo-Williams180x130.jpg" alt="Utah Jazz Guard Mo Williams visits VA Salt Lake City" title="Utah Jazz Guard Mo Williams visits VA Salt Lake City"><div>]]>Look who stopped by??!! &#160;Utah Jazz &#160;Point Guard Mo Williams paid a special holiday visit to our Vets!&#160; He &#160;autographed over 60 mini Jazz balls, shook hands with our heroes and talked a little basketball with the diehards. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Utah Jazz Guard Mo Williams visits VA Salt Lake City</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Look who stopped by??!! &#160;Utah Jazz &#160;Point Guard Mo Williams paid a special holiday visit to our Vets!&#160; He &#160;autographed over 60 mini Jazz balls, shook hands with our heroes and talked a little basketball with the diehards. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Mo Williams visits VASLCHCS</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Look who stopped by??!! &#160;Utah Jazz &#160;Point Guard Mo Williams paid a special holiday visit to our Vets!&#160; He &#160;autographed over 60 mini Jazz balls, shook hands with our heroes and talked a little basketball with the diehards. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Hit it out of the Park</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/Hit_it_out_of_the_Park.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:20:00 MST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/Poinsettia2012_180x130.jpg" alt="Cottonwood High Baseball Players deliver poinsettias to Veterans at hospital." title="Cottonwood High Baseball Players deliver poinsettias to Veterans at hospital."><div>]]>What do you get when you have 30 high school baseball players with big hearts and over 200 poinsettias?  A festive VA Medical Center and our Veterans over flowing with holiday spirit.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Cottonwood High Baseball Players deliver poinsettias to Veterans at hospital.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">What do you get when you have 30 high school baseball players with big hearts and over 200 poinsettias?  A festive VA Medical Center and our Veterans over flowing with holiday spirit.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Poinsettia delivery to Vets</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>What do you get when you have 30 high school baseball players with big hearts and over 200 poinsettias?  A festive VA Medical Center and our Veterans over flowing with holiday spirit.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Unite For Veterans Info-Thon</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/Unite_For_Veterans_Info_Thon.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:00:00 MST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/2012-Telethon18-180x130.jpg" alt="Unite for Veterans Tele-Thon" title="Unite for Veterans Tele-Thon"><div>]]>VA Salt Lake City Health Care System Unite for Veterans was a HUGE SUCCESS! We took over 450 calls from Veterans and their families, which is the most ever in our four years of doing this! It doesn&#39;t get any better than helping Veterans alongside dedicated Colleagues.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">VA Salt Lake City Health Care System Unite for Veterans was a HUGE SUCCESS! We took over 450 calls from Veterans and their families, which is the most ever in our four years of doing this! It doesn&#39;t get any better than helping Veterans alongside dedicated Colleagues.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Unite For Veterans</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>VA Salt Lake City Health Care System Unite for Veterans was a HUGE SUCCESS! We took over 450 calls from Veterans and their families, which is the most ever in our four years of doing this! It doesn&#39;t get any better than helping Veterans alongside dedicated Colleagues.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>10th Annual Homeless Veterans Stand Down</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/Veterans_Standdown.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:00:00 MST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/2012StandDown-180x130.jpg" alt="Homeless Veterans receiving his Flu shot" title="Homeless Veterans receiving his Flu shot"><div>]]>This is VA Salt Lake City Health Care System&#39;s annual event held to provide health care, dental services, help with taxes, social security or legal issues, help with filing claims for service connected disabilities, information on other available resources<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Homeless Veterans receiving his Flu shot</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">This is VA Salt Lake City Health Care System&#39;s annual event held to provide health care, dental services, help with taxes, social security or legal issues, help with filing claims for service connected disabilities, information on other available resources</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Veterans Stand Down</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>This is VA Salt Lake City Health Care System&#39;s annual event held to provide health care, dental services, help with taxes, social security or legal issues, help with filing claims for service connected disabilities, information on other available resources</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Veterans Day Meals &amp; Deals</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/VeteransDayMeals.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 13:20:00 MST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/VeteransDay_Discounts_180x130.jpg" alt="Veterans Day " title="Veterans Day "><div>]]>Veterans Day is soon approaching and there are many restaurants and companies who want to thank our Veterans by providing them with discounts or a free meal. To those companies offering Veterans a free meal or discount, the military community gives a collective thanks!<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Veterans Day </hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Veterans Day is soon approaching and there are many restaurants and companies who want to thank our Veterans by providing them with discounts or a free meal. To those companies offering Veterans a free meal or discount, the military community gives a collective thanks!</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Free Meals on Veterans Day</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Veterans Day is soon approaching and there are many restaurants and companies who want to thank our Veterans by providing them with discounts or a free meal. To those companies offering Veterans a free meal or discount, the military community gives a collective thanks!</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Veterans Day Meals &amp; Discounts</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/Veterans_Day_Meals_Discounts.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:00:00 MST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/VeteransDay_Discounts_180x130.jpg" alt="Veterans Day 2012" title="Veterans Day 2012"><div>]]>Veterans Day is soon approaching and there are many restaurants and companies who want to thank our Veterans by providing them with discounts or a free meal. To those companies offering Veterans a free meal or discount, the military community gives a collective thanks!<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Veterans Day 2012</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Veterans Day is soon approaching and there are many restaurants and companies who want to thank our Veterans by providing them with discounts or a free meal. To those companies offering Veterans a free meal or discount, the military community gives a collective thanks!</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Free Meals on Veterans Day </hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Veterans Day is soon approaching and there are many restaurants and companies who want to thank our Veterans by providing them with discounts or a free meal. To those companies offering Veterans a free meal or discount, the military community gives a collective thanks!</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Womens Celebration</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/Womens_Celebration.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:00:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/Womens_Celebration_180x130.jpg" alt="VASLCHCS Womens Celebration" title="VASLCHCS Womens Celebration"><div>]]>This year we&#8217;re highlighting the service of women who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Come learn about their experiences, changing roles in the military and welcome them to the Veteran family. This free annual event, in recognition of Veterans Day, honors the service of all women; active, Guard, Reserve and Veterans in the state of Utah.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">VASLCHCS Womens Celebration</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">This year we&#8217;re highlighting the service of women who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Come learn about their experiences, changing roles in the military and welcome them to the Veteran family. This free annual event, in recognition of Veterans Day, honors the service of all women; active, Guard, Reserve and Veterans in the state of Utah.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Womens Celebration</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>This year we&#8217;re highlighting the service of women who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Come learn about their experiences, changing roles in the military and welcome them to the Veteran family. This free annual event, in recognition of Veterans Day, honors the service of all women; active, Guard, Reserve and Veterans in the state of Utah.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Hiring Our Heroes</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/Hiring_Our_Heroes.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:25:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/HOH180x130.jpg" alt="Service Member Saluting the American Flag" title="Service Member Saluting the American Flag"><div>]]>Join us November 8th, 2012 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, for a job fair for Veteran job seekers, active duty military members, Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses, at the South Towne Expo Center, Sandy, UT.  This event will be a one-of-a-kind FREE hiring fair for both employers and job seekers.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Service Member Saluting the American Flag</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Join us November 8th, 2012 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, for a job fair for Veteran job seekers, active duty military members, Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses, at the South Towne Expo Center, Sandy, UT.  This event will be a one-of-a-kind FREE hiring fair for both employers and job seekers.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Hiring Our Heroes </hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Join us November 8th, 2012 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, for a job fair for Veteran job seekers, active duty military members, Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses, at the South Towne Expo Center, Sandy, UT.  This event will be a one-of-a-kind FREE hiring fair for both employers and job seekers.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Welcome Home Vets!</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/Welcome_Home.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:30:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/Welcome-home180x130.JPG" alt="military troops saluting US flag" title="military troops saluting US flag"><div>]]>Our OEF/OIF/OND Team wants to meet with you!  If you are a returning combat Veteran and haven&#8217;t found out about your healthcare benefits yet, what are you waiting for?<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">Our OEF/OIF/OND Team wants to meet with you!  If you are a returning combat Veteran and haven&#8217;t found out about your healthcare benefits yet, what are you waiting for?</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Welcome Home</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Our OEF/OIF/OND Team wants to meet with you!  If you are a returning combat Veteran and haven&#8217;t found out about your healthcare benefits yet, what are you waiting for?</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>New Building, New Hope for Veterans</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/New_Building_New_Hope_for_Veterans.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:30:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/Bldg16_180x130.jpg" alt="Exterior photo of Mental Health Outpatient Care building" title="Exterior photo of Mental Health Outpatient Care building"><div>]]>The dedication kicks off a new era in VA, one that promises to do more than ever for Veterans struggling with post deployment, mental health issues.  The new building boasts 38 thousand square feet of space to facilitate the ever increasing demand for treatment.  <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagelink type="url">http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/Bldg16_180x130.jpg</hfs:imagelink> 
			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Exterior photo of Mental Health Outpatient Care building</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The dedication kicks off a new era in VA, one that promises to do more than ever for Veterans struggling with post deployment, mental health issues.  The new building boasts 38 thousand square feet of space to facilitate the ever increasing demand for treatment.  </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">New Building, New Hope for Vet</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The dedication kicks off a new era in VA, one that promises to do more than ever for Veterans struggling with post deployment, mental health issues.  The new building boasts 38 thousand square feet of space to facilitate the ever increasing demand for treatment.  </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>The next step in tele-health</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/The_next_step_in_tele-health.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:00:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/Telehealth180x130.jpeg" alt="Dr. Rose consulting with a patient via Tele-health" title="Dr. Rose consulting with a patient via Tele-health"><div>]]>Our Womens Clinic has taken the next step in tele-health with tele-OB/GYN appointments.  This technology is invaluable for our rural female Veterans who have trouble accessing quality care and are not always able to drive long distances for appointments.  <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Dr. Rose consulting with a patient via Tele-health</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Our Womens Clinic has taken the next step in tele-health with tele-OB/GYN appointments.  This technology is invaluable for our rural female Veterans who have trouble accessing quality care and are not always able to drive long distances for appointments.  </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">The next step in tele-health</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Our Womens Clinic has taken the next step in tele-health with tele-OB/GYN appointments.  This technology is invaluable for our rural female Veterans who have trouble accessing quality care and are not always able to drive long distances for appointments.  </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record (VLER) Health Program</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/Virtual_Lifetime_Electronic_Record_VLER_Health_Program.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 11:40:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/VLER180x130.jpg" alt="VA Doctor with Veteran" title="VA Doctor with Veteran"><div>]]>Are you receiving medical care outside the VA?

In addition to the VA, do you receive health care from other local Utah health care facilities?  If so, you are eligible to participate in the Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record (VLER) Health Program.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">VA Doctor with Veteran</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Are you receiving medical care outside the VA?

In addition to the VA, do you receive health care from other local Utah health care facilities?  If so, you are eligible to participate in the Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record (VLER) Health Program.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">VLER</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Are you receiving medical care outside the VA?

In addition to the VA, do you receive health care from other local Utah health care facilities?  If so, you are eligible to participate in the Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record (VLER) Health Program.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Mother&#39;s Room Dedicated </title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/MothersRoomDedicated.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:05:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/BabyShower180x1302.jpg" alt="Veteran Mother&#39;s cutting ribbon to new VA nursing room." title="Veteran Mother&#39;s cutting ribbon to new VA nursing room."><div>]]>We&#8217;ve come a long way baby!&#160;&#160; A new mother&#8217;s room offers our women Veterans and female employees a quiet place to nurse their babies inside our medical center.&#160; <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Veteran Mother&#39;s cutting ribbon to new VA nursing room.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">We&#8217;ve come a long way baby!&#160;&#160; A new mother&#8217;s room offers our women Veterans and female employees a quiet place to nurse their babies inside our medical center.&#160; </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Mother&#39;s Room Dedication</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>We&#8217;ve come a long way baby!&#160;&#160; A new mother&#8217;s room offers our women Veterans and female employees a quiet place to nurse their babies inside our medical center.&#160; </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>CRISP</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/CRISP.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:50:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/crisp180x130.jpg" alt="CRISP (Continuous Readiness in Information Program) Logo" title="CRISP (Continuous Readiness in Information Program) Logo"><div>]]>The Department of Veterans Affairs is not taking any chances with our Veterans sensitive information.  We are embarking on a mission to transform the way we protect you and other vital VA information. Introducing CRISP: Continuous, Readiness in Information Security Program. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">CRISP (Continuous Readiness in Information Program) Logo</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The Department of Veterans Affairs is not taking any chances with our Veterans sensitive information.  We are embarking on a mission to transform the way we protect you and other vital VA information. Introducing CRISP: Continuous, Readiness in Information Security Program. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">CRISP</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The Department of Veterans Affairs is not taking any chances with our Veterans sensitive information.  We are embarking on a mission to transform the way we protect you and other vital VA information. Introducing CRISP: Continuous, Readiness in Information Security Program. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>One Veterans Perspective on Sports Therapy</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/One_Veterans_Perspective_on_Sports_Therapy.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:05:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/Beus180x130.jpg" alt="Veteran uses Sports Therapy" title="Veteran uses Sports Therapy"><div>]]>&#8220;I have been a cross country skier for most of my life, but after I lost my eye sight two years ago I just didn&#8217;t think I could do it anymore. The VA told me I couldn&#8217;t do anything for a year after my stroke.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Veteran uses Sports Therapy</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">&#8220;I have been a cross country skier for most of my life, but after I lost my eye sight two years ago I just didn&#8217;t think I could do it anymore. The VA told me I couldn&#8217;t do anything for a year after my stroke.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Perspective on Sports Therapy</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>&#8220;I have been a cross country skier for most of my life, but after I lost my eye sight two years ago I just didn&#8217;t think I could do it anymore. The VA told me I couldn&#8217;t do anything for a year after my stroke.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>The Utah State Veterans Home Wins $150,000</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/Utah_State_Veterans_Home_Wins.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:00:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/Nursing_Home180x130.jpg" alt="Home Depot volunteers help with a garden project for the Veterans Home residents" title="Home Depot volunteers help with a garden project for the Veterans Home residents"><div>]]>The Utah State Veterans Nursing Home took 2nd place and won $150,000 in the Home Depot Foundations year long &#8220;Aprons in Action&#8221; Facebook vote contest.  They competed against 11 other organizations across the country in a month long contest.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagelink type="url">http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/Nursing_Home180x130.jpg</hfs:imagelink> 
			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Home Depot volunteers help with a garden project for the Veterans Home residents</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The Utah State Veterans Nursing Home took 2nd place and won $150,000 in the Home Depot Foundations year long &#8220;Aprons in Action&#8221; Facebook vote contest.  They competed against 11 other organizations across the country in a month long contest.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Utah State Veterans Home Wins</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The Utah State Veterans Nursing Home took 2nd place and won $150,000 in the Home Depot Foundations year long &#8220;Aprons in Action&#8221; Facebook vote contest.  They competed against 11 other organizations across the country in a month long contest.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>The Utah State Veterans Home WINS $150,000</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/The_Utah_State_Veterans_Home_WINS_150_000.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:33:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/Nursing_Home180x130.jpg" alt="Home Depot volunteers help with a garden project for Veterans home residents" title="Home Depot volunteers help with a garden project for Veterans home residents"><div>]]>The Utah State Veterans Nursing Home took 2nd place and won $150,000 in the Home Depot Foundations year long &#8220;Aprons in Action&#8221; Facebook vote contest.  They competed against 11 other organizations across the country in a month long contest.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagelink type="url">http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/Nursing_Home180x130.jpg</hfs:imagelink> 
			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Home Depot volunteers help with a garden project for Veterans home residents</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The Utah State Veterans Nursing Home took 2nd place and won $150,000 in the Home Depot Foundations year long &#8220;Aprons in Action&#8221; Facebook vote contest.  They competed against 11 other organizations across the country in a month long contest.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Utah State Veterans Home wins</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The Utah State Veterans Nursing Home took 2nd place and won $150,000 in the Home Depot Foundations year long &#8220;Aprons in Action&#8221; Facebook vote contest.  They competed against 11 other organizations across the country in a month long contest.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>One Veterans Perspective on Sports Therapy</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/Perspective_on_Sports_Therapy.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:30:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/Beus180x130.jpg" alt="Veteran Kevin Beus uses cross country skiing as therapy" title="Veteran Kevin Beus uses cross country skiing as therapy"><div>]]>&#8220;I have been a cross country skier for most of my life, but after I lost my eye sight two years ago I just didn&#8217;t think I could do it anymore. The VA told me I couldn&#8217;t do anything for a year after my stroke.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Veteran Kevin Beus uses cross country skiing as therapy</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">&#8220;I have been a cross country skier for most of my life, but after I lost my eye sight two years ago I just didn&#8217;t think I could do it anymore. The VA told me I couldn&#8217;t do anything for a year after my stroke.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Perspective on Sports Therapy</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>&#8220;I have been a cross country skier for most of my life, but after I lost my eye sight two years ago I just didn&#8217;t think I could do it anymore. The VA told me I couldn&#8217;t do anything for a year after my stroke.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Seize this opportunity to support Utah Veterans</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/The_Time_is_Now_Seize_this_opportunity_to_support_Utah_Vet.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:40:00 MST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/Nursing_Home180x130.jpg" alt="Utah State Veterans Home resident with Home Depot employee&#39;s" title="Utah State Veterans Home resident with Home Depot employee&#39;s"><div>]]>The Utah State Veterans Nursing Home is competing for $250,000.00 in a Home Depot Facebook vote contest for the entire month of March.   Our competition:  ten other organizations from around the country vying for the same pot of cash! The group with the most Facebook votes wins.  

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			<hfs:intro type="string">The Utah State Veterans Nursing Home is competing for $250,000.00 in a Home Depot Facebook vote contest for the entire month of March.   Our competition:  ten other organizations from around the country vying for the same pot of cash! The group with the most Facebook votes wins.  

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			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Utah State Veterans Home</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The Utah State Veterans Nursing Home is competing for $250,000.00 in a Home Depot Facebook vote contest for the entire month of March.   Our competition:  ten other organizations from around the country vying for the same pot of cash! The group with the most Facebook votes wins.  

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			<title>Veterans Justice Outreach</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/Veterans_Justice_Outreach.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:55:00 MST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/gavel180x130.jpg" alt="Hand holding gavel with U.S. flag behind" title="Hand holding gavel with U.S. flag behind"><div>]]>The Veterans Justice Outreach Program (VJO) is a VA based initiative focused on partnering with local law enforcement, jails and courts to assist eligible veterans access the treatment they need.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">The Veterans Justice Outreach Program (VJO) is a VA based initiative focused on partnering with local law enforcement, jails and courts to assist eligible veterans access the treatment they need.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Veterans Justice Outreach</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The Veterans Justice Outreach Program (VJO) is a VA based initiative focused on partnering with local law enforcement, jails and courts to assist eligible veterans access the treatment they need.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>VA Treating Veterans Mental Health</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/VA_Treating_Veterans_Mental_Health.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:40:00 MST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/PTSD-Patch180x130.jpg" alt="PTSD Patch" title="PTSD Patch"><div>]]>VA has set a high standard to ensure that Veterans receive timely access to mental health services. We know from independent reports that access to VA mental health care is equal to or better than private medical practices, and we continue to research ways to improve the measurement of that access.

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			<hfs:intro type="string">VA has set a high standard to ensure that Veterans receive timely access to mental health services. We know from independent reports that access to VA mental health care is equal to or better than private medical practices, and we continue to research ways to improve the measurement of that access.

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			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Treating Mental Health</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>VA has set a high standard to ensure that Veterans receive timely access to mental health services. We know from independent reports that access to VA mental health care is equal to or better than private medical practices, and we continue to research ways to improve the measurement of that access.

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			<title>Million Veteran Program Is Now Enrolling In Salt Lake City</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/Million_Veteran_Program_Is_Now_Enrolling.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:40:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/MVP180x130.jpg" alt="MVP, Million Veteran Program Logo" title="MVP, Million Veteran Program Logo"><div>]]>MVP is a national, voluntary research program conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Research &amp; Development, that collects genetic and health information to help lead to new ways of preventing and treating illness.  MVP will provide a better understanding of how genes affect health and illness, with the goal of improving health care for Veterans.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">MVP is a national, voluntary research program conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Research &amp; Development, that collects genetic and health information to help lead to new ways of preventing and treating illness.  MVP will provide a better understanding of how genes affect health and illness, with the goal of improving health care for Veterans.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Million Veteran Program</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>MVP is a national, voluntary research program conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Research &amp; Development, that collects genetic and health information to help lead to new ways of preventing and treating illness.  MVP will provide a better understanding of how genes affect health and illness, with the goal of improving health care for Veterans.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>A Warm Welcome in Store for Families and Veterans!</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/A_Warm_Welcome_in_Store_for_Families_and_Veterans.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:45:00 MST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/FisherHouse180x130.jpg" alt="Front view of new Salt Lake City Fisher House" title="Front view of new Salt Lake City Fisher House"><div>]]>The VA Salt Lake City Health Care System is proud to announce the upcoming Fisher House grand opening. After four years of gathering community donations and support, this &#8220;home away from home,&#8221; will finally become a reality to Veterans and military service members in need. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Front view of new Salt Lake City Fisher House</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The VA Salt Lake City Health Care System is proud to announce the upcoming Fisher House grand opening. After four years of gathering community donations and support, this &#8220;home away from home,&#8221; will finally become a reality to Veterans and military service members in need. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">VA SLC Fisher House </hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The VA Salt Lake City Health Care System is proud to announce the upcoming Fisher House grand opening. After four years of gathering community donations and support, this &#8220;home away from home,&#8221; will finally become a reality to Veterans and military service members in need. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>VA Caregiver Support</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/Caregiver_Support.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:00:00 MST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/caregiverlogo180x130.jpg" alt="Caregiver Support Logo" title="Caregiver Support Logo"><div>]]>Are you caring for a Veteran? Let us help you with the support and services you need and deserve you. Whether you and the Veteran you care for could use some help at home or you just need someone to listen, we&#39;re here to support you. Caregiver stress is normal but you don&#8217;t have to experience it alone. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">Are you caring for a Veteran? Let us help you with the support and services you need and deserve you. Whether you and the Veteran you care for could use some help at home or you just need someone to listen, we&#39;re here to support you. Caregiver stress is normal but you don&#8217;t have to experience it alone. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">VA Caregiver Support Program</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Are you caring for a Veteran? Let us help you with the support and services you need and deserve you. Whether you and the Veteran you care for could use some help at home or you just need someone to listen, we&#39;re here to support you. Caregiver stress is normal but you don&#8217;t have to experience it alone. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Veterans Crisis Line</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/Veterans_Crisis_Line.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:00:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/wakingup-180x130.jpg" alt="Veteran and his family" title="Veteran and his family"><div>]]>The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Veteran and his family</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Crisis Line</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Veterans Crisis Line</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/Veterans_Crisis_Line.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:30:00 MST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/wakingup-180x130.jpg" alt="Veteran with his family" title="Veteran with his family"><div>]]>The caring professionals at the Veterans Crisis Line are specially trained and experienced in helping Veterans of all ages and circumstances.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Veteran with his family</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The caring professionals at the Veterans Crisis Line are specially trained and experienced in helping Veterans of all ages and circumstances.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Crisis line</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The caring professionals at the Veterans Crisis Line are specially trained and experienced in helping Veterans of all ages and circumstances.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Unite for Veterans Info-Thon</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/Unite_for_Veterans.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:30:00 MST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/Infothon31-180x130.jpg" alt="VA Employees calling answering veterans calls" title="VA Employees calling answering veterans calls"><div>]]>Join us on 11-11-11 for our annual &#8220;Unite For Veterans&#8221; Campaign with KUTV Channel 2.  Call in and have your benefit questions answered by one of our VA experts or stop by the Channel 2 studios in person. Bring your service record and enroll in VA healthcare or file a VA claim right on the spot.  Call 1-877-908-0680 from 6am-630pm on Friday November 11, Veterans. Day. We are honored to serve you! <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">Join us on 11-11-11 for our annual &#8220;Unite For Veterans&#8221; Campaign with KUTV Channel 2.  Call in and have your benefit questions answered by one of our VA experts or stop by the Channel 2 studios in person. Bring your service record and enroll in VA healthcare or file a VA claim right on the spot.  Call 1-877-908-0680 from 6am-630pm on Friday November 11, Veterans. Day. We are honored to serve you! </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Unite for Veterans</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Join us on 11-11-11 for our annual &#8220;Unite For Veterans&#8221; Campaign with KUTV Channel 2.  Call in and have your benefit questions answered by one of our VA experts or stop by the Channel 2 studios in person. Bring your service record and enroll in VA healthcare or file a VA claim right on the spot.  Call 1-877-908-0680 from 6am-630pm on Friday November 11, Veterans. Day. We are honored to serve you! </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Operation Baby Shower</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/Operation_Baby_Shower.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:21:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/BabyShower19-180x130.jpg" alt="Women Veterans Participating in OPeration Baby Shower" title="Women Veterans Participating in OPeration Baby Shower"><div>]]>The VASLCHCS recently hosted a baby shower to expectant veteran mothers. Operation baby shower is part of the Women&#8217;s Clinic here at VA Salt Lake City Health Care System. With more and more women serving in todays military it is important for the VA to be able to keep up with the changes and provide health care services to help meet their specific needs. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">The VASLCHCS recently hosted a baby shower to expectant veteran mothers. Operation baby shower is part of the Women&#8217;s Clinic here at VA Salt Lake City Health Care System. With more and more women serving in todays military it is important for the VA to be able to keep up with the changes and provide health care services to help meet their specific needs. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Operation Baby Shower</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The VASLCHCS recently hosted a baby shower to expectant veteran mothers. Operation baby shower is part of the Women&#8217;s Clinic here at VA Salt Lake City Health Care System. With more and more women serving in todays military it is important for the VA to be able to keep up with the changes and provide health care services to help meet their specific needs. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Valor House: Homeless Veteran Safe Haven</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/Valor_House_Homeless_Veteran_Safe_Haven.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:49:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/ValorHouse_180x130.jpg" alt="Ground breaking ceremony at VA Valor House" title="Ground breaking ceremony at VA Valor House"><div>]]>18 months from now a dusty lot will be transformed into a home for 72 homeless Veterans. Valor house will start to take shape and so will the uncertain future of so many of our nation&#8217;s heroes.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Ground breaking ceremony at VA Valor House</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">18 months from now a dusty lot will be transformed into a home for 72 homeless Veterans. Valor house will start to take shape and so will the uncertain future of so many of our nation&#8217;s heroes.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Valor House: Homeless Veteran </hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>18 months from now a dusty lot will be transformed into a home for 72 homeless Veterans. Valor house will start to take shape and so will the uncertain future of so many of our nation&#8217;s heroes.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Elko Re-Grand Opening!</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/Elko_Re_Grand_Opening.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Sat, 27 Aug 2011 15:19:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/Elko_180x130.jpg" alt="Elko Ribbon Cutting" title="Elko Ribbon Cutting"><div>]]>More space, more services, more Veterans! Our new clinic is open for business in Elko Nevada. Over 100 Veterans and other invited guests helped us cut the ribbon on this brand new facility. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Elko Ribbon Cutting</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">More space, more services, more Veterans! Our new clinic is open for business in Elko Nevada. Over 100 Veterans and other invited guests helped us cut the ribbon on this brand new facility. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Elko Re-Grand Opening!</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>More space, more services, more Veterans! Our new clinic is open for business in Elko Nevada. Over 100 Veterans and other invited guests helped us cut the ribbon on this brand new facility. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Our PACT with you! </title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/Our_PACT_with_you.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:53:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/PACT_180x130.jpg" alt="PACT Team Doctor " title="PACT Team Doctor "><div>]]>You are our MVP when it comes to the PACT team.  Our Patient Aligned Care Teams are anxious unleash a life-long health and wellness plan that works for each individual Veteran. PACT functions as a partnership between you and your health care team to make sure you receive whole-person care. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagelink type="url">http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/PACT_180x130.jpg</hfs:imagelink> 
			<hfs:imagealt type="string">PACT Team Doctor </hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">You are our MVP when it comes to the PACT team.  Our Patient Aligned Care Teams are anxious unleash a life-long health and wellness plan that works for each individual Veteran. PACT functions as a partnership between you and your health care team to make sure you receive whole-person care. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Our PACT With You! </hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>You are our MVP when it comes to the PACT team.  Our Patient Aligned Care Teams are anxious unleash a life-long health and wellness plan that works for each individual Veteran. PACT functions as a partnership between you and your health care team to make sure you receive whole-person care. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Pardon Our Dust</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/Pardon_Our_Dust_Please.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:31:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/PardonOurDust_180x130.jpg" alt="Pardon Our Dust" title="Pardon Our Dust"><div>]]>A lot of new buildings and structures are going to start to taking shape around the medical center this summer. The good news is we will have a new Fisher House, a new parking garage, and a brand new Valor House very soon; the bad news is there will definitely be some growing pains.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Pardon Our Dust</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">A lot of new buildings and structures are going to start to taking shape around the medical center this summer. The good news is we will have a new Fisher House, a new parking garage, and a brand new Valor House very soon; the bad news is there will definitely be some growing pains.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Pardon Our Dust</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>A lot of new buildings and structures are going to start to taking shape around the medical center this summer. The good news is we will have a new Fisher House, a new parking garage, and a brand new Valor House very soon; the bad news is there will definitely be some growing pains.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Pardon Our Dust</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/Please_Pardon_Our_Dust.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:00:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/PardonOurDust_180x130.jpg" alt="Pardon our dust " title="Pardon our dust "><div>]]>A lot of new buildings and structures are going to start to taking shape around the medical center this summer.  The good news is we will have a new Fisher House, a new parking garage, and a brand new Valor House very soon; the bad news is there will definitely be some growing pains.  <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Pardon our dust </hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">A lot of new buildings and structures are going to start to taking shape around the medical center this summer.  The good news is we will have a new Fisher House, a new parking garage, and a brand new Valor House very soon; the bad news is there will definitely be some growing pains.  </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Pardon Our Dust</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>A lot of new buildings and structures are going to start to taking shape around the medical center this summer.  The good news is we will have a new Fisher House, a new parking garage, and a brand new Valor House very soon; the bad news is there will definitely be some growing pains.  </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>U of U Military Couples Study</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/U_of_U_Military_Couples_Study.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:00:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/PTSD_STUDY_180x130.jpg" alt="soldiers silhouette" title="soldiers silhouette"><div>]]>The University Of Utah Military Couples Study is looking at the effects of PTSD on the romantic relationships and cardiovascular health of OEF/OIF Veterans and their spouses/partners and is looking for volunteers. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">soldiers silhouette</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The University Of Utah Military Couples Study is looking at the effects of PTSD on the romantic relationships and cardiovascular health of OEF/OIF Veterans and their spouses/partners and is looking for volunteers. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">U of U Military Couples Study</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The University Of Utah Military Couples Study is looking at the effects of PTSD on the romantic relationships and cardiovascular health of OEF/OIF Veterans and their spouses/partners and is looking for volunteers. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>VA2K is Coming Up! Sign Up Today!</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/VA2K_is_Coming_Up_Sign_Up_Today.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 09:27:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/VA2K-Logo_180x130.jpg" alt="V A 2 K logo" title="V A 2 K logo"><div>]]>There will be a VA2K on Thursday, June 2, at the George E. Wahlen VAMC. The event will be held from 8:00am until 1:00pm at the Gem Court Garden. To help out homeless Veterans, we are asking for donations of items listed below which can be brought before the event or dropped off at designated locations throughout the VAMC.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">V A 2 K logo</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">There will be a VA2K on Thursday, June 2, at the George E. Wahlen VAMC. The event will be held from 8:00am until 1:00pm at the Gem Court Garden. To help out homeless Veterans, we are asking for donations of items listed below which can be brought before the event or dropped off at designated locations throughout the VAMC.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Register for VA2K!</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>There will be a VA2K on Thursday, June 2, at the George E. Wahlen VAMC. The event will be held from 8:00am until 1:00pm at the Gem Court Garden. To help out homeless Veterans, we are asking for donations of items listed below which can be brought before the event or dropped off at designated locations throughout the VAMC.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Pardon Our Dust</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/Pardon_Our_Dust.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 13:20:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/PardonOurDust_180x130.jpg" alt="Pardon Our Dust " title="Pardon Our Dust "><div>]]>A lot of new buildings and structures are going to start to taking shape around the medical center this summer.  The good news is we will have a new Fisher House, a new parking garage, and a brand new Valor House very soon; the bad news is there will definitely be some growing pains.  <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Pardon Our Dust </hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">A lot of new buildings and structures are going to start to taking shape around the medical center this summer.  The good news is we will have a new Fisher House, a new parking garage, and a brand new Valor House very soon; the bad news is there will definitely be some growing pains.  </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Pardon Our Dust</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>A lot of new buildings and structures are going to start to taking shape around the medical center this summer.  The good news is we will have a new Fisher House, a new parking garage, and a brand new Valor House very soon; the bad news is there will definitely be some growing pains.  </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Mark your calendar and get out your walking shoes!</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/Mark_your_calendar_and_get_out_your_walking_shoes.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 08:00:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/VA2K-Logo_180x130.jpg" alt="V A 2 K logo" title="V A 2 K logo"><div>]]>There will be a VA2K on Thursday, June 2, at the George E. Wahlen VAMC. The event will be held from 8:00am until 1:00pm at the Gem Court Garden. To help out homeless Veterans, we are asking for donations of items listed below which can be brought before the event or dropped off at designated locations throughout the VAMC.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagelink type="url">http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/VA2K-Logo_180x130.jpg</hfs:imagelink> 
			<hfs:imagealt type="string">V A 2 K logo</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">There will be a VA2K on Thursday, June 2, at the George E. Wahlen VAMC. The event will be held from 8:00am until 1:00pm at the Gem Court Garden. To help out homeless Veterans, we are asking for donations of items listed below which can be brought before the event or dropped off at designated locations throughout the VAMC.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Register for VA2K!</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>There will be a VA2K on Thursday, June 2, at the George E. Wahlen VAMC. The event will be held from 8:00am until 1:00pm at the Gem Court Garden. To help out homeless Veterans, we are asking for donations of items listed below which can be brought before the event or dropped off at designated locations throughout the VAMC.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Second Chances: Veterans Justice Outreach Program </title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/Second_Chances_Veterans_Justice_Outreach_Program.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:00:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/Amy_Earle_180x130.jpg" alt="Amy Earle Veterans Justice Outreach Program" title="Amy Earle Veterans Justice Outreach Program"><div>]]>The Veterans Justice Outreach Program is a VA based initiative focused on partnering with local law enforcement, jails and courts to get eligible Veterans the treatment they need. Eligible Veterans have access to mental health care, substance abuse treatment and other VA services.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Amy Earle Veterans Justice Outreach Program</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The Veterans Justice Outreach Program is a VA based initiative focused on partnering with local law enforcement, jails and courts to get eligible Veterans the treatment they need. Eligible Veterans have access to mental health care, substance abuse treatment and other VA services.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Veterans Justice Outreach </hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The Veterans Justice Outreach Program is a VA based initiative focused on partnering with local law enforcement, jails and courts to get eligible Veterans the treatment they need. Eligible Veterans have access to mental health care, substance abuse treatment and other VA services.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>My Mommy is a Hero</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/My_Mommy_is_a_Hero.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:20:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/BabyShower_180x130.jpg" alt="New and expecting mothers enrolled in VA Health Care were invtied to VA&#39;s first Baby Shower. " title="New and expecting mothers enrolled in VA Health Care were invtied to VA&#39;s first Baby Shower. "><div>]]>The George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center has a total of 25 pregnant Veterans enrolled in its system and the list is growing.  To welcome some of these new, and soon to be mothers, VA staff launched &#34;Operation Baby Shower&#34;.  New and soon to be mommies enrolled in VA Health Care were invited to participate in VA&#39;s first Baby Shower.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">New and expecting mothers enrolled in VA Health Care were invtied to VA&#39;s first Baby Shower. </hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center has a total of 25 pregnant Veterans enrolled in its system and the list is growing.  To welcome some of these new, and soon to be mothers, VA staff launched &#34;Operation Baby Shower&#34;.  New and soon to be mommies enrolled in VA Health Care were invited to participate in VA&#39;s first Baby Shower.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">My Mommy is a Hero</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center has a total of 25 pregnant Veterans enrolled in its system and the list is growing.  To welcome some of these new, and soon to be mothers, VA staff launched &#34;Operation Baby Shower&#34;.  New and soon to be mommies enrolled in VA Health Care were invited to participate in VA&#39;s first Baby Shower.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>MFH, A New Home for Vets</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/MFH_A_New_Home_for_Vets.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:46:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/mfh_home_180x130.jpg" alt="Medical Foster Home" title="Medical Foster Home"><div>]]>The Salt Lake City VA Health Care System implemented the Medical Foster Home Program (MFH) two years ago to offer veterans an alternative to nursing home placement.  The MFH program is a voluntary program that offers safe, long-term care to Veterans who are unable to adequately care for themselves and is less expensive than nursing homes.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Medical Foster Home</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The Salt Lake City VA Health Care System implemented the Medical Foster Home Program (MFH) two years ago to offer veterans an alternative to nursing home placement.  The MFH program is a voluntary program that offers safe, long-term care to Veterans who are unable to adequately care for themselves and is less expensive than nursing homes.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Medical Foster Home</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The Salt Lake City VA Health Care System implemented the Medical Foster Home Program (MFH) two years ago to offer veterans an alternative to nursing home placement.  The MFH program is a voluntary program that offers safe, long-term care to Veterans who are unable to adequately care for themselves and is less expensive than nursing homes.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>What Veterans Need to Know!</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/What_Veterans_Need_to_Know.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 10:10:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/VetConnection-180x130.jpg" alt="Stu Shipley on the cover of Vet Connection" title="Stu Shipley on the cover of Vet Connection"><div>]]>The VA Salt Lake City Health Care System just launched a brand new patient newsletter called &#8220;Vet Connection.&#8221; Enjoy it electronically on our website year round. It features news about our facility and outlying clinics along with information on programs and services for our Veterans. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Stu Shipley on the cover of Vet Connection</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The VA Salt Lake City Health Care System just launched a brand new patient newsletter called &#8220;Vet Connection.&#8221; Enjoy it electronically on our website year round. It features news about our facility and outlying clinics along with information on programs and services for our Veterans. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">What Veterans Need to Know!</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The VA Salt Lake City Health Care System just launched a brand new patient newsletter called &#8220;Vet Connection.&#8221; Enjoy it electronically on our website year round. It features news about our facility and outlying clinics along with information on programs and services for our Veterans. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Veterans On the Move!</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/Veterans_On_the_Move.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:35:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/TAS180x130.jpg" alt="Utah TRAX" title="Utah TRAX"><div>]]>Transportation Accessible Skills (TAS) are key to an independent Veteran!This Veteran to Veteran training program will have you riding trax, the bus, or even Frontrunner with ease. Your instructor will focus on helping you learn the UTA lines closest to your home and the places you most frequently travel to. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Utah TRAX</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Transportation Accessible Skills (TAS) are key to an independent Veteran!This Veteran to Veteran training program will have you riding trax, the bus, or even Frontrunner with ease. Your instructor will focus on helping you learn the UTA lines closest to your home and the places you most frequently travel to. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Veterans On the Move!</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Transportation Accessible Skills (TAS) are key to an independent Veteran!This Veteran to Veteran training program will have you riding trax, the bus, or even Frontrunner with ease. Your instructor will focus on helping you learn the UTA lines closest to your home and the places you most frequently travel to. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>&#34;Altitude Adjustment&#34; Fresh Powder, Fresh Start for Some Veterans!</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/Altitude_Adjustment.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2011 09:30:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/AttitudeAdjustment180x130.jpg" alt="Desert Storm Veteran Bob skis down the slopes with the help of adpative equipment. " title="Desert Storm Veteran Bob skis down the slopes with the help of adpative equipment. "><div>]]>Bob and several other OEF/OIF Veterans like him are part of a new retreat program put on by therapists in mental health and Wasatch Adaptive Sports.  The retreats are held at Snowbird Resort and provide the opportunity for many different snow sports including adaptive, downhill and cross country skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Desert Storm Veteran Bob skis down the slopes with the help of adpative equipment. </hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Bob and several other OEF/OIF Veterans like him are part of a new retreat program put on by therapists in mental health and Wasatch Adaptive Sports.  The retreats are held at Snowbird Resort and provide the opportunity for many different snow sports including adaptive, downhill and cross country skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Altitude Adjustment</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Bob and several other OEF/OIF Veterans like him are part of a new retreat program put on by therapists in mental health and Wasatch Adaptive Sports.  The retreats are held at Snowbird Resort and provide the opportunity for many different snow sports including adaptive, downhill and cross country skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Veterans Justice Outreach Program</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/Veterans_Justice_Outreach_Program.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 14:30:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/gavel180x130.jpg" alt="Gavel being held in front of U.S. flag" title="Gavel being held in front of U.S. flag"><div>]]>The Veterans Justice Outreach Program (VJO) is a VA based initiative focused on partnering with local law enforcement, jails and courts to assist eligible veterans access the treatment they need.  <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagelink type="url">http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/gavel180x130.jpg</hfs:imagelink> 
			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Gavel being held in front of U.S. flag</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The Veterans Justice Outreach Program (VJO) is a VA based initiative focused on partnering with local law enforcement, jails and courts to assist eligible veterans access the treatment they need.  </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Vet Court</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The Veterans Justice Outreach Program (VJO) is a VA based initiative focused on partnering with local law enforcement, jails and courts to assist eligible veterans access the treatment they need.  </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>1,537 Christmas Cards for Veterans</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/ChristmasCards2010.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2010 08:00:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/ChristmasCards2010-180x130.jpg" alt="Volunteers and staff display Christmas cards that were collected for Veterans." title="Volunteers and staff display Christmas cards that were collected for Veterans."><div>]]>A Payson High School sophomore couldn&#8217;t stand the thought of Veterans being in the hospital over the holidays so she and other students decided to bring a little Christmas to them, including 1,537 Christmas cards.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagelink type="url">http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/ChristmasCards2010-180x130.jpg</hfs:imagelink> 
			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Volunteers and staff display Christmas cards that were collected for Veterans.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">A Payson High School sophomore couldn&#8217;t stand the thought of Veterans being in the hospital over the holidays so she and other students decided to bring a little Christmas to them, including 1,537 Christmas cards.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Christmas Cards for Veterans</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>A Payson High School sophomore couldn&#8217;t stand the thought of Veterans being in the hospital over the holidays so she and other students decided to bring a little Christmas to them, including 1,537 Christmas cards.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Tis&#8217; The Season of Veteran Giving!</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/season-of-veteran-giving.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 07:00:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/VolChristmas180x130.jpg" alt="Photo of Veteran stacking some donated blankets." title="Photo of Veteran stacking some donated blankets."><div>]]>We are so touched by the phone calls and inquiries we get this time of year from the community and other Veterans wondering how they can make the holiday season brighter for our Veterans.  There is much you can do!<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagelink type="url">http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/VolChristmas180x130.jpg</hfs:imagelink> 
			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Photo of Veteran stacking some donated blankets.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">We are so touched by the phone calls and inquiries we get this time of year from the community and other Veterans wondering how they can make the holiday season brighter for our Veterans.  There is much you can do!</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">The Season of Veteran Giving</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>We are so touched by the phone calls and inquiries we get this time of year from the community and other Veterans wondering how they can make the holiday season brighter for our Veterans.  There is much you can do!</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Attention Veterans who use Home Oxygen!</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/home-oxygen.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:00:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/patient-doctor-180x130.jpg" alt="Photo of patient and doctor" title="Photo of patient and doctor"><div>]]>There has been a minor change you need to be aware of on home oxygen.  You are now required to renew it yearly.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagelink type="url">http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/patient-doctor-180x130.jpg</hfs:imagelink> 
			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Photo of patient and doctor</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">There has been a minor change you need to be aware of on home oxygen.  You are now required to renew it yearly.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Home Oxygen Patients</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>There has been a minor change you need to be aware of on home oxygen.  You are now required to renew it yearly.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Big Hearts Go Towards Blankets for Boots</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/Big-Hearts-Blankets-Boots.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:00:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/Blankets-180x130.jpg" alt="Two individuals exchange a hug." title="Two individuals exchange a hug."><div>]]>One thousand blankets translates into a lot of warm hearts inside the George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.  A Hillcrest High School student launched an all out social media blitz and the end result was blankets by the truckload.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">One thousand blankets translates into a lot of warm hearts inside the George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.  A Hillcrest High School student launched an all out social media blitz and the end result was blankets by the truckload.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Big Hearts Go Towards Blankets</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>One thousand blankets translates into a lot of warm hearts inside the George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.  A Hillcrest High School student launched an all out social media blitz and the end result was blankets by the truckload.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Unite for Veterans</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/Unite-for-Veterans.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 08:00:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/Infotho180x***********.jpg" alt="Campaign staff and crew" title="Campaign staff and crew"><div>]]>The &#34;Unite For Veterans&#34; Campaign interacted with hundreds of Veterans and their families.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">The &#34;Unite For Veterans&#34; Campaign interacted with hundreds of Veterans and their families.</hfs:intro> 
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			<hfs:indexdescription>The &#34;Unite For Veterans&#34; Campaign interacted with hundreds of Veterans and their families.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Help and Hug a Caregiver Today!</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/caregivers-2010.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 23:00:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/caregiver-logo180x130.gif" alt="Caregiver logo" title="Caregiver logo"><div>]]>November is National Caregiver Support Month.  The VA Salt Lake City Health Care System is offering adult day care to assist the caregivers of Veterans with their respite needs.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">November is National Caregiver Support Month.  The VA Salt Lake City Health Care System is offering adult day care to assist the caregivers of Veterans with their respite needs.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Help and Hug a Caregiver Today</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>November is National Caregiver Support Month.  The VA Salt Lake City Health Care System is offering adult day care to assist the caregivers of Veterans with their respite needs.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>VASLCHCS Homeless Stand Down</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/Homeless_Stand_Down_2010.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 22:30:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/SLC-StandDown180x130.jpg" alt="Hospital staff and volunteers assist Veterans during Stand Down." title="Hospital staff and volunteers assist Veterans during Stand Down."><div>]]>It is a tragedy for any Veteran who has served our country with honor and pride to be homeless.  That&#39;s why the VA has made a commitment to end Veteran homelessness within the next five years.  On Friday, November 5th, the George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center is hosting Stand Down 2010.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Hospital staff and volunteers assist Veterans during Stand Down.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">It is a tragedy for any Veteran who has served our country with honor and pride to be homeless.  That&#39;s why the VA has made a commitment to end Veteran homelessness within the next five years.  On Friday, November 5th, the George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center is hosting Stand Down 2010.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">VASLCHCS Homeless Stand Down</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>It is a tragedy for any Veteran who has served our country with honor and pride to be homeless.  That&#39;s why the VA has made a commitment to end Veteran homelessness within the next five years.  On Friday, November 5th, the George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center is hosting Stand Down 2010.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>VASLCHCS Providing Hope for Homeless Veterans</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/Providing_Hope_for_Homeless_Veterans.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:30:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/SLC-ValorHouse180x130.jpg" alt="Sketch of Valor House" title="Sketch of Valor House"><div>]]>The VA Salt Lake City Health Care System will house 72 more Homeless Veterans in Valor House. Our annual Homeless Stand Down coming up Friday, November 5th will be give physicals, dental services, glasses and offer crucial access to other services vital to getting Veterans back on track.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Sketch of Valor House</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The VA Salt Lake City Health Care System will house 72 more Homeless Veterans in Valor House. Our annual Homeless Stand Down coming up Friday, November 5th will be give physicals, dental services, glasses and offer crucial access to other services vital to getting Veterans back on track.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Hope for Homeless Veterans</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The VA Salt Lake City Health Care System will house 72 more Homeless Veterans in Valor House. Our annual Homeless Stand Down coming up Friday, November 5th will be give physicals, dental services, glasses and offer crucial access to other services vital to getting Veterans back on track.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>One VA Hopes to Unite Utah for Veterans!</title> 
			<link>http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/features/One_VA_Hopes_to_Unite_Utah_for_Veterans.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:00:00 MDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/SALTLAKECITY/images/SLC-Telethon180x130.jpg" alt="VA experts take your phone calls about benefits this Veterans Day" title="VA experts take your phone calls about benefits this Veterans Day"><div>]]>On November 11th, Veterans Day, the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System will team up with the Utah Department of Veterans Affairs and KUTV channel 2 to take your questions on Veterans benefits and services.  Experts will be on hand to answer any of your questions about Veteran care and benefits.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">VA experts take your phone calls about benefits this Veterans Day</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">On November 11th, Veterans Day, the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System will team up with the Utah Department of Veterans Affairs and KUTV channel 2 to take your questions on Veterans benefits and services.  Experts will be on hand to answer any of your questions about Veteran care and benefits.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">One VA Hopes to Unite</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>On November 11th, Veterans Day, the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System will team up with the Utah Department of Veterans Affairs and KUTV channel 2 to take your questions on Veterans benefits and services.  Experts will be on hand to answer any of your questions about Veteran care and benefits.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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