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		<title>Local Features - Louisville VA Medical Center</title>
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			<title>2012 Summer Student Volunteer Program</title> 
			<link>http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/features/2012_Summer_Student_Volunteer_Program.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:30:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/images/StudentVolunteer-thum.jpg" alt="an image of a female student volunteer" title="an image of a female student volunteer"><div>]]>Students, age 14 years and over, interested in working in support of Veterans are invited to participate in the Summer Student Volunteer Program.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">Students, age 14 years and over, interested in working in support of Veterans are invited to participate in the Summer Student Volunteer Program.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Student Volunteer Program</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Students, age 14 years and over, interested in working in support of Veterans are invited to participate in the Summer Student Volunteer Program.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Veterans Memorial Ceremony</title> 
			<link>http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/features/Veterans_Memorial_Ceremony.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/images/features/VMC-Feature-180x130.jpg" alt="Veterans Memorial Ceremony banner" title="Veterans Memorial Ceremony banner"><div>]]>Come and support our Veterans&#8217; families and friends as we celebrate the life and service of our Veterans who have died in the last six months.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">The Chaplain Service together with the Hospice and Palliative Care Team invite you to come and support our Veterans&#8217; families and friends as we celebrate the life and service of our Veterans who have died in the last six months.  </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Veterans Memorial</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Come and support our Veterans&#8217; families and friends as we celebrate the life and service of our Veterans who have died in the last six months.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Re-Creation presents &#39;Everyday People&#39;</title> 
			<link>http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/features/Re_Creation_presents_Everyday_People.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/images/features/recreation-thumb.gif" alt="The Re-Creation&#39; logo." title="The Re-Creation&#39; logo."><div>]]>&#8220;Re-Creation&#8221; &#8212; a musical group venture developed to deliver professional live entertainment for veterans recuperating in VA Hospitals will perform at Robley Rex VA Medical Center.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">The Re-Creation&#39; logo.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">&#8220;Re-Creation&#8221; &#8212; a musical group venture developed to deliver professional live entertainment for veterans recuperating in VA Hospitals will perform at Robley Rex VA Medical Center.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">&#39;Everyday People&#39; WIll Perform</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>&#8220;Re-Creation&#8221; &#8212; a musical group venture developed to deliver professional live entertainment for veterans recuperating in VA Hospitals will perform at Robley Rex VA Medical Center.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Support And Family Education Program (S.A.F.E.)</title> 
			<link>http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/features/SAFE.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/images/features/safe1.jpg" alt="A group of people in white stand before an American flag." title="A group of people in white stand before an American flag."><div>]]>The Mental Health Staff of the Robley Rex VA Medical Center want to support the family and friends of our Veterans! S.A.F.E. is a support and education group for family members and friends of Veterans coping with symptoms related to mental health issues.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">A group of people in white stand before an American flag.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The Mental Health Staff of the Robley Rex VA Medical Center want to support the family and friends of our Veterans! S.A.F.E. is a support and education group for family members and friends of Veterans coping with symptoms related to mental health issues.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">S.A.F.E. Program</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The Mental Health Staff of the Robley Rex VA Medical Center want to support the family and friends of our Veterans! S.A.F.E. is a support and education group for family members and friends of Veterans coping with symptoms related to mental health issues.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>March is National Nutrition Month</title> 
			<link>http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/features/March_is_National_Nutrition_Month.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:00:00 EST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/images/features/Nutrition_Month-front.jpg" alt="The Nutrition Month logo of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics" title="The Nutrition Month logo of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics"><div>]]>&#8220;Get Your Plate in Shape,&#8221; focuses on creating well-balanced meals by incorporating each food group in their appropriate portion sizes.  Building a healthy plate will benefit you by consuming a variety of foods&#8212;especially fruits and vegetables. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">&#8220;Get Your Plate in Shape,&#8221; focuses on creating well-balanced meals by incorporating each food group in their appropriate portion sizes.  Building a healthy plate will benefit you by consuming a variety of foods&#8212;especially fruits and vegetables. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Get Your Plate in Shape</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>&#8220;Get Your Plate in Shape,&#8221; focuses on creating well-balanced meals by incorporating each food group in their appropriate portion sizes.  Building a healthy plate will benefit you by consuming a variety of foods&#8212;especially fruits and vegetables. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Valentines for Veterans</title> 
			<link>http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/features/Valentines_for_Veterans.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:30:00 EST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/images/features/Yarmuth_thum.jpg" alt="Congressman John Yarmuth hands a Valentine card to a Veteran." title="Congressman John Yarmuth hands a Valentine card to a Veteran."><div>]]>Congressman John Yarmuth spent a portion of his Valentine&#8217;s Day at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center, where he handed out hundreds of valentines to Veterans, and personally thanking them for their service.  <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Congressman John Yarmuth hands a Valentine card to a Veteran.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Congressman John Yarmuth spent a portion of his Valentine&#8217;s Day at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center, where he handed out hundreds of valentines to Veterans, and personally thanking them for their service.  </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Valentines for Veterans</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Congressman John Yarmuth spent a portion of his Valentine&#8217;s Day at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center, where he handed out hundreds of valentines to Veterans, and personally thanking them for their service.  </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Local Veterans Groups Join Forces to Help Fellow Veterans</title> 
			<link>http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/features/Local_Veterans_Groups_Join_Forces_to_Help_Fellow_Veterans.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:00:00 EST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/images/features/0127f.gif" alt="From left to right: Larry French, Wayne L. Pfeffer and Don Harshey" title="From left to right: Larry French, Wayne L. Pfeffer and Don Harshey"><div>]]>This very generous donation will help support annual events such as &#8220;Stand Down for Homeless Veterans&#8221; and &#8220;Welcome Home Events&#8221; honoring Veterans who have recently served in an active combat zone.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">From left to right: Larry French, Wayne L. Pfeffer and Don Harshey</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">On Tuesday, January 10, 2012, the Veterans Task Force of Kentuckiana, a group that has actively supported Veterans and the Robley Rex VA Medical Center for the past five years, made a &#39;very generous donation&#39; to the Louisville VAMC.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Veterans Group Donates</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>This very generous donation will help support annual events such as &#8220;Stand Down for Homeless Veterans&#8221; and &#8220;Welcome Home Events&#8221; honoring Veterans who have recently served in an active combat zone.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Veterans Christmas Project Delivers Happy Holidays</title> 
			<link>http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/features/VETERANS_CHRISTMAS_PROJECT.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:00:00 EST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/images/features/lou_christmas_project_tn.png" alt="A man dressed as Santa Claus holds a pair of gifts." title="A man dressed as Santa Claus holds a pair of gifts."><div>]]>The holiday season can be very harsh and cold for individuals who don&#8217;t have the warmth and companionship of close family and friends. Medical Center staff, volunteers, and supporters from throughout the community came together to make the season brighter for Veterans in need.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">A man dressed as Santa Claus holds a pair of gifts.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The holiday season can be very harsh and cold for individuals who don&#8217;t have the warmth and companionship of close family and friends. Medical Center staff, volunteers, and supporters from throughout the community came together to make the season brighter for Veterans in need.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Veterans Christmas Project</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The holiday season can be very harsh and cold for individuals who don&#8217;t have the warmth and companionship of close family and friends. Medical Center staff, volunteers, and supporters from throughout the community came together to make the season brighter for Veterans in need.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>&#39;I CARE&#39; at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center</title> 
			<link>http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/features/I_CARE_at_the_Robley_Rex_VA_Medical_Center.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:00:00 EST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/images/features/I-CARE-logo.jpg" alt="I CARE Logo" title="I CARE Logo"><div>]]>I would like to take this opportunity to make you aware of a very exciting initiative recently implemented by Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Eric K. Shinseki<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">VA has recently adopted a set of Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The VA Core Values: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence (I CARE) define who we are.  </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">I CARE</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>I would like to take this opportunity to make you aware of a very exciting initiative recently implemented by Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Eric K. Shinseki</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>New VHA Health Eligibility Center Health Benefits Website</title> 
			<link>http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/features/health_eligibility_center.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/images/2011HEC_tn.jpg" alt="Graphic announcing the new website will be available on November 11." title="Graphic announcing the new website will be available on November 11."><div>]]>VHA Health Eligibility Center (HEC) is enhancing its ability to communicate with the Veteran community by launching a new Health Benefits website.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Graphic announcing the new website will be available on November 11.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">VHA Health Eligibility Center (HEC) is enhancing its ability to communicate with the Veteran community by launching a new Health Benefits website.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">New Health Eligibility Website</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>VHA Health Eligibility Center (HEC) is enhancing its ability to communicate with the Veteran community by launching a new Health Benefits website.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Robley Rex VA to Host Homeless Veterans Summit</title> 
			<link>http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/features/homeless_veterans_summit.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/images/homlessthumb.jpg" alt="homeless veteran" title="homeless veteran"><div>]]>The Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville, KY is hosting a Homeless Veterans Summit on Monday, November 7th from 1:00pm to 3:30pm at Metro United Way 334 E. Broadway (Community Room, Second Floor).  <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">The Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville, KY is hosting a Homeless Veterans Summit on Monday, November 7th from 1:00pm to 3:30pm at Metro United Way 334 E. Broadway (Community Room, Second Floor).  </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Homeless Veterans Summit</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville, KY is hosting a Homeless Veterans Summit on Monday, November 7th from 1:00pm to 3:30pm at Metro United Way 334 E. Broadway (Community Room, Second Floor).  </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Open House Recognized Women Veterans</title> 
			<link>http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/features/Open_House_Recognized_Women_Veterans.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/images/OpenHouse-tn.jpg" alt="Guests are welcomed at the 1ST Annual Women Veterans Open House." title="Guests are welcomed at the 1ST Annual Women Veterans Open House."><div>]]>On Saturday, August 13, 2011, Robley Rex VA Medical Center held an Open House to recognize the fastest growing population of Veterans &#8211; women. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Guests are welcomed at the 1ST Annual Women Veterans Open House.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">On Saturday, August 13, 2011, Robley Rex VA Medical Center held an Open House to recognize the fastest growing population of Veterans &#8211; women.  Women Veterans entered the medical center to find that the first floor had been transformed to provide an elegant environment in their honor. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Women Veterans Recognized</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>On Saturday, August 13, 2011, Robley Rex VA Medical Center held an Open House to recognize the fastest growing population of Veterans &#8211; women. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Songwriting Workshop</title> 
			<link>http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/features/KYcenterAIH.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/images/features/KyCtrArts.jpg" alt="the Kentucky Center Arts in Healing logo" title="the Kentucky Center Arts in Healing logo"><div>]]>Songwriting Workshop offered by the &#34;Arts in Healing&#34; partnership.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">the Kentucky Center Arts in Healing logo</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Come and learn the basics of songwriting with John Gage. Explore techniques for writing blues lyrics as a means of self expression in dealing with feelings, issues, or telling a story. Participants will learn a process for identifying a subject, determining what to say about it, and morphing that into a song lyric with the basic blues format and melody.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Songwriting Workshop</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Songwriting Workshop offered by the &#34;Arts in Healing&#34; partnership.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Rural Health Care - Bringing the Experts to You</title> 
			<link>http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/features/rural_health_care.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/images/features/rural_robley_tn.jpg" alt="Mark Clark, Physical Therapist works with Veteran patient, Eugene Viau at Carroll County CBOC" title="Mark Clark, Physical Therapist works with Veteran patient, Eugene Viau at Carroll County CBOC"><div>]]>Since 2007, VA&#39;s Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Office of Rural Health has been developing and implementing strategies, specifically designed to improve the quality of and access to health care for rural Veterans.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Mark Clark, Physical Therapist works with Veteran patient, Eugene Viau at Carroll County CBOC</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The Robley Rex VA has implemented a number of services that are extensions of the VA&#39;s Rural Health Care initiative. Community Based Outpatient Clinics provide services closer to our rural Veterans and our new tele-health technology is the next step beyond &#34;brick and mortar&#34; services.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Rural Health Care</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Since 2007, VA&#39;s Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Office of Rural Health has been developing and implementing strategies, specifically designed to improve the quality of and access to health care for rural Veterans.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>The Kentucky Center - Arts in Healing</title> 
			<link>http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/features/theKentucky_Center_Arts_in_Healing.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/images/features/artistsinhealing-tn.gif" alt="thumb" title="thumb"><div>]]>Robley Rex VA Medical Center is partnering with the Kentucky Center for the Arts to bring &#8220;Arts in Healing&#8221; to the medical center and community based outpatient clinics.  Staff, Veterans and visitors are invited.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">There will be Hands-on Drumming, Singing, and Dancing.  Come learn how to play a West African djembe drum--easy for all! Adults and children welcome, drums will be provided.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Drumming Workshop</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Robley Rex VA Medical Center is partnering with the Kentucky Center for the Arts to bring &#8220;Arts in Healing&#8221; to the medical center and community based outpatient clinics.  Staff, Veterans and visitors are invited.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>ROBLEY REX VAMC SICU RIBBON CUTTING AND OPEN HOUSE</title> 
			<link>http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/features/ROBLEY_REX_VAMC.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/images/SICU_tn.jpg" alt="Left to Right: Wayne L. Pfeffer, Medical Center Director, Earl Gaar, Chief of Surgery, Randell Johnson, Acting Associate Director, Marylee Rothschild, Chief of Staff" title="Left to Right: Wayne L. Pfeffer, Medical Center Director, Earl Gaar, Chief of Surgery, Randell Johnson, Acting Associate Director, Marylee Rothschild, Chief of Staff"><div>]]>On July 8th, the Robley Rex VA Medical Center (VAMC) proudly unveiled its newly renovated Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU).  This $2,543,381 renovation project pairs state-of-the-art medical equipment with the latest advancements in technology to create a soothing &#34;patient-centered&#34; environment conducive to healing.   <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Left to Right: Wayne L. Pfeffer, Medical Center Director, Earl Gaar, Chief of Surgery, Randell Johnson, Acting Associate Director, Marylee Rothschild, Chief of Staff</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">On July 8th, the Robley Rex VA Medical Center (VAMC) proudly unveiled its newly renovated Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU).  This $2,543,381 renovation project pairs state-of-the-art medical equipment with the latest advancements in technology to create a soothing &#34;patient-centered&#34; environment conducive to healing.   </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">SICU Ribbon Cutting</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>On July 8th, the Robley Rex VA Medical Center (VAMC) proudly unveiled its newly renovated Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU).  This $2,543,381 renovation project pairs state-of-the-art medical equipment with the latest advancements in technology to create a soothing &#34;patient-centered&#34; environment conducive to healing.   </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>New Water Tower for Robley Rex VAMC on the Horizon</title> 
			<link>http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/features/new_water_tower.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:15:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/images/water_tower_construction.jpg" alt="Water construction can be seen rising in the distance from the Robley Rex VAMC" title="Water construction can be seen rising in the distance from the Robley Rex VAMC"><div>]]>We have received many inquiries regarding the current construction taking place on the north east end of the campus.  So, just what is that tower we see rising above the hilltop. A NEW WATER TOWER!<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Water construction can be seen rising in the distance from the Robley Rex VAMC</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">We have received many inquiries regarding the current construction taking place on the north east end of the campus.  So, just what is that tower we see rising above the hilltop. A NEW WATER TOWER!</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">New Water Tower</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>We have received many inquiries regarding the current construction taking place on the north east end of the campus.  So, just what is that tower we see rising above the hilltop. A NEW WATER TOWER!</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>VA Caregiver Support</title> 
			<link>http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/features/VA_Caregiver_Support.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:30:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/images/VACareGiverSupport_tn.jpg" alt="VA Caregiver support" title="VA Caregiver support"><div>]]>On Monday, May 9th, VA began accepting applications for a new Caregiver Program designed to assist Caregivers of Veterans injured Post 9/11.  How can Veterans or caregivers apply for these comprehensive benefits?<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">VA Caregiver support</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">On Monday, May 9th, VA began accepting applications for a new Caregiver Program designed to assist Caregivers of Veterans injured Post 9/11.  How can Veterans or caregivers apply for these comprehensive benefits?</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">VA Caregiver Support</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>On Monday, May 9th, VA began accepting applications for a new Caregiver Program designed to assist Caregivers of Veterans injured Post 9/11.  How can Veterans or caregivers apply for these comprehensive benefits?</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>National Caregiver Support Line Now Available</title> 
			<link>http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/features/National_Caregiver_Support_Line_Now_Available.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/images/VA_caregivers_tn.jpg" alt="Veteran and caregiver" title="Veteran and caregiver"><div>]]>The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is increasing its support to caregivers with a new, toll-free telephone line for the caregivers of Veterans of all eras. (1-855-260-3274)<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Veteran and caregiver</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is increasing its support to caregivers with a new, toll-free telephone line for the caregivers of Veterans of all eras. The National Caregiver Support Line -- 1-855-260-3274 -- will serve as the primary resource and referral center to assist caregivers, Veterans and others seeking caregiver information.  
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			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Caregiver Support Line</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is increasing its support to caregivers with a new, toll-free telephone line for the caregivers of Veterans of all eras. (1-855-260-3274)</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>March Celebrates Social Work Appreciation Month</title> 
			<link>http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/features/March_Celebrates_Social_Work_Appreciation_Month.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/images/social_work_tn.jpg" alt="Social worker talking with veteran" title="Social worker talking with veteran"><div>]]>Since the first social work class was taught at Columbia University in 1898, social workers in the United States and across the world have laid the groundwork for organizations and services to serve people in need. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Social worker talking with veteran</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Since the first social work class was taught at Columbia University in 1898, social workers in the United States and across the world have laid the groundwork for organizations and services to serve people in need. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Social Work Appreciation Month</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Since the first social work class was taught at Columbia University in 1898, social workers in the United States and across the world have laid the groundwork for organizations and services to serve people in need. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Presidential Proclamation--National African American History Month</title> 
			<link>http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/features/Presidential_Proclamation_National_African_American_History_Month.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:30:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/images/presidential_seal.png" alt="Presidential Seal" title="Presidential Seal"><div>]]>During National African American History Month, we recognize the extraordinary achievements of African Americans and their essential role in shaping the story of America.  In honor of their courage and contributions, let us resolve to carry forward together the promise of America for our children<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Presidential Seal</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">During National African American History Month, we recognize the extraordinary achievements of African Americans and their essential role in shaping the story of America.  In honor of their courage and contributions, let us resolve to carry forward together the promise of America for our children.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">African American History Month</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>During National African American History Month, we recognize the extraordinary achievements of African Americans and their essential role in shaping the story of America.  In honor of their courage and contributions, let us resolve to carry forward together the promise of America for our children</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Robley Rex VA Medical Center plays Santa</title> 
			<link>http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/features/vamc_plays_santa.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:50:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/images/gifts.jpg" alt="Voluntary Service area was transformed into Santa&#39;s Workshop" title="Voluntary Service area was transformed into Santa&#39;s Workshop"><div>]]>In the spirit of the holiday season, Robley Rex VAMC, Voluntary Service, hosted a Veterans Gift Tree to help make the holiday season brighter for homeless Veterans and for needy Veterans and Veteran families in our local community.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Voluntary Service area was transformed into Santa&#39;s Workshop</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">In the spirit of the holiday season, Robley Rex VAMC, Voluntary Service, hosted a Veterans Gift Tree to help make the holiday season brighter for homeless Veterans and for needy Veterans and Veteran families in our local community.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">VA Medical Center plays Santa</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>In the spirit of the holiday season, Robley Rex VAMC, Voluntary Service, hosted a Veterans Gift Tree to help make the holiday season brighter for homeless Veterans and for needy Veterans and Veteran families in our local community.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Congressman visits Grayson, KY</title> 
			<link>http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/features/grayson_visit.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/images/Congressman_Visit_Grayson_tn.jpg" alt="From left to right:  Mr. Clint Smiley, Ms. Beth Brown, Ms. Devore and Mr. Devore." title="From left to right:  Mr. Clint Smiley, Ms. Beth Brown, Ms. Devore and Mr. Devore."><div>]]>On November 23, Congressman Brett Guthrie (R-KY) and others, attended a very distinctive presentation held at the VA Healthcare Center in Grayson County, KY.  <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagelink type="url">http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/images/Congressman_Visit_Grayson_tn.jpg</hfs:imagelink> 
			<hfs:imagealt type="string">From left to right:  Mr. Clint Smiley, Ms. Beth Brown, Ms. Devore and Mr. Devore.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">On November 23, Congressman Brett Guthrie (R-KY) and others, attended a very distinctive presentation held at the VA Healthcare Center in Grayson County, KY.  </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Congressman visits Grayson</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>On November 23, Congressman Brett Guthrie (R-KY) and others, attended a very distinctive presentation held at the VA Healthcare Center in Grayson County, KY.  </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Celebrating National Caregivers Month</title> 
			<link>http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/features/caregivers_month.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/images/Caregivers_Month_tn.jpg" alt="Mrs. Pallo meeting with Caregiver Coordinator, Ms. Susan Taylor." title="Mrs. Pallo meeting with Caregiver Coordinator, Ms. Susan Taylor."><div>]]>Carl &#34;Duke&#34; Pallo is a 75 year old, service-connected, post-Korean Veteran, who lives at home with his wife of twenty-six years, Virginia.  Due to his declining health, &#34;Duke&#34; now requires around-the-clock care.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Mrs. Pallo meeting with Caregiver Coordinator, Ms. Susan Taylor.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Carl &#34;Duke&#34; Pallo is a 75 year old, service-connected, post-Korean Veteran, who lives at home with his wife of twenty-six years, Virginia.  Due to his declining health, &#34;Duke&#34; now requires around-the-clock care.
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			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Family Caregivers Month</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Carl &#34;Duke&#34; Pallo is a 75 year old, service-connected, post-Korean Veteran, who lives at home with his wife of twenty-six years, Virginia.  Due to his declining health, &#34;Duke&#34; now requires around-the-clock care.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Miss World Visit</title> 
			<link>http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/features/miss_world_visit.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/images/miss_world_visit_tn.jpg" alt="Miss World 2010, Alexandria Mills visits with Veterans at the Robley Rex VAMC" title="Miss World 2010, Alexandria Mills visits with Veterans at the Robley Rex VAMC"><div>]]>On November 12th, Veterans at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center (VAMC) received a visit from a charming young woman, who was simply &#34;out of this world&#34;.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Miss World 2010, Alexandria Mills visits with Veterans at the Robley Rex VAMC</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">On November 12th, Veterans at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center (VAMC) received a visit from a charming young woman, who was simply &#34;out of this world&#34;.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Miss World Visit</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>On November 12th, Veterans at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center (VAMC) received a visit from a charming young woman, who was simply &#34;out of this world&#34;.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Making Strides Against Breast Cancer &#8212; 5K Walk</title> 
			<link>http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/features/making_strides.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/images/making_strides_2010_tn.jpg" alt="Participants representing Robley Rex VAEA group photo" title="Participants representing Robley Rex VAEA group photo"><div>]]>The VA Employee Association (VAEA) of the Robley Rex VA Medical Center, coordinated employee participation in this year&#39;s 5K Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk held on October 22nd at Waterfront Park. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Participants representing Robley Rex VAEA group photo</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The VA Employee Association (VAEA) of the Robley Rex VA Medical Center, coordinated employee participation in this year&#39;s 5K Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk held on October 22nd at Waterfront Park. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Making Strides - 5K Walk</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The VA Employee Association (VAEA) of the Robley Rex VA Medical Center, coordinated employee participation in this year&#39;s 5K Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk held on October 22nd at Waterfront Park. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Patient Aligned Care Team &#8212; Coming Soon to a CBOC Near You! </title> 
			<link>http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/features/pact.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.louisville.va.gov/LOUISVILLE/images/PACT_tn.jpg" alt="Patient filling out form" title="Patient filling out form"><div>]]>PACT is a patient-driven, team based approach to providing total health care and delivers efficient, comprehensive and continuous care through active communication and coordination of resources.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Patient filling out form</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Along with VA, the Robley Rex VA Medical Center is currently undertaking one of the biggest cultural change efforts in recent history. Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACT) are in the process of being implemented at all VA Primary Care sites.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Patient Aligned Care Teams</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>PACT is a patient-driven, team based approach to providing total health care and delivers efficient, comprehensive and continuous care through active communication and coordination of resources.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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