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		<title>Local Features - VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System</title>
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			<title>Veterans&#8230;Get the Healthcare You Deserve</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/Veterans_Get_the_Healthcare_You_Deserve.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/thumb_charlesGreen_180x130.jpg" alt="Charles O. Green - Associate Chief, GLA Outreach" title="Charles O. Green - Associate Chief, GLA Outreach"><div>]]>Get enrolled in VA Healthcare!  Greater Los Angeles Veterans, take full advantage of the health care benefits you&#8217;ve earned.  Charles Green, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System&#8217;s Associate Chief of outreach can help you understand your health care entitlements.  <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Charles O. Green - Associate Chief, GLA Outreach</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Get enrolled in VA Healthcare!  Greater Los Angeles Veterans, take full advantage of the health care benefits you&#8217;ve earned.  Charles Green, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System&#8217;s Associate Chief of outreach can help you understand your health care entitlements.  </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Get the Healthcare You Deserve</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Get enrolled in VA Healthcare!  Greater Los Angeles Veterans, take full advantage of the health care benefits you&#8217;ve earned.  Charles Green, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System&#8217;s Associate Chief of outreach can help you understand your health care entitlements.  </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Groundbreaking Benefitting LA Homeless Veterans</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/Groundbreaking_Benefitting_LA_Homeless_Veterans.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:00:00 PST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/story_thumb_B209-Ground-Breaking_180x130.jpg" alt="Left to right (front row): Congressman Henry Waxman, LA City Councilmember Bill Rosendahl, VA GLA Director Donna Beiter, VA Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Legislative Affairs Joan Mooney and LA County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky break ground on the Building 209 renovation project." title="Left to right (front row): Congressman Henry Waxman, LA City Councilmember Bill Rosendahl, VA GLA Director Donna Beiter, VA Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Legislative Affairs Joan Mooney and LA County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky break ground on the Building 209 renovation project."><div>]]>VA hosts groundbreaking ceremony at the West LA Medical Center for a project benefitting LA homeless Veterans on Jan. 25. Once renovation is complete, Building 209 will serve as a therapeutic and supportive residence for chronically homeless Veterans.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Left to right (front row): Congressman Henry Waxman, LA City Councilmember Bill Rosendahl, VA GLA Director Donna Beiter, VA Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Legislative Affairs Joan Mooney and LA County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky break ground on the Building 209 renovation project.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">VA hosts groundbreaking ceremony at the West LA Medical Center for a project benefitting LA homeless Veterans on Jan. 25. Once renovation is complete, Building 209 will serve as a therapeutic and supportive residence for chronically homeless Veterans.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Building 209 Groundbreaking</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>VA hosts groundbreaking ceremony at the West LA Medical Center for a project benefitting LA homeless Veterans on Jan. 25. Once renovation is complete, Building 209 will serve as a therapeutic and supportive residence for chronically homeless Veterans.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Innovation in Treatment</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/Innovation_in_Treatment.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/images/2012/story-thumb-innovation-in-treatment_180x130.jpg" alt="Dana Melching and Martha S. Waite" title="Dana Melching and Martha S. Waite"><div>]]>GLA is at the forefront of many mental health treatment innovations. One such innovation in treatment delivery is the integration of mental health into the primary care setting. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Dana Melching and Martha S. Waite</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">GLA is at the forefront of many mental health treatment innovations. One such innovation in treatment delivery is the integration of mental health into the primary care setting. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Innovation in Treatment</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>GLA is at the forefront of many mental health treatment innovations. One such innovation in treatment delivery is the integration of mental health into the primary care setting. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Meet Christopher Sandles</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/Meet_Christopher_Sandles.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 10:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/sandles-feat-thumb-180x130.jpg" alt="Christopher Sandles" title="Christopher Sandles"><div>]]>Christopher Sandles was appointed Assistant Director of GLA on February 26, 2012. As the newest member of the GLA executive team, he assumes responsibility for Human Resources, Environmental Management Service, Nutrition and Food Service, Safety/Emergency Management, Canteen, Prosthetics, and Policy/Correspondence.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Christopher Sandles</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Christopher Sandles was appointed Assistant Director of GLA on February 26, 2012. As the newest member of the GLA executive team, he assumes responsibility for Human Resources, Environmental Management Service, Nutrition and Food Service, Safety/Emergency Management, Canteen, Prosthetics, and Policy/Correspondence.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Meet Christopher Sandles</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Christopher Sandles was appointed Assistant Director of GLA on February 26, 2012. As the newest member of the GLA executive team, he assumes responsibility for Human Resources, Environmental Management Service, Nutrition and Food Service, Safety/Emergency Management, Canteen, Prosthetics, and Policy/Correspondence.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Roasted Beets and Saut&#233;ed Beet Greens</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/Roasted_Beets_and_Sauteed_Beet_Greens.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 15:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/beets_thumb_180x130.jpg" alt="David Damico and friends " title="David Damico and friends "><div>]]>Guess who is Sharing a Recipe? LAACC&#8217;s David Damico, MPH, RD, CDE. &#34;I often cook this dish for people who say they don&#39;t like vegetables, because beets are one of the sweetest vegetables there is. Beets are a good source of folate, Vitamin C, and Potassium and the greens offer fiber, Magnesium and Vitamin A.&#34;<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">Guess who is Sharing a Recipe? LAACC&#8217;s David Damico, MPH, RD, CDE. &#34;I often cook this dish for people who say they don&#39;t like vegetables, because beets are one of the sweetest vegetables there is. Beets are a good source of folate, Vitamin C, and Potassium and the greens offer fiber, Magnesium and Vitamin A.&#34;</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Guess who is Sharing a Recipe?</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Guess who is Sharing a Recipe? LAACC&#8217;s David Damico, MPH, RD, CDE. &#34;I often cook this dish for people who say they don&#39;t like vegetables, because beets are one of the sweetest vegetables there is. Beets are a good source of folate, Vitamin C, and Potassium and the greens offer fiber, Magnesium and Vitamin A.&#34;</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Graduation 2012 Arrives Early for Los Angeles County Veteran</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/Graduation_2012_Arrives_Early_for_Los_Angeles_County_Veteran.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/Vets-Court-180x130.jpg" alt="Judge Tynan speaking with Veterans" title="Judge Tynan speaking with Veterans"><div>]]>Famous, an Air Force Vietnam Veteran who spent nearly two decades in and out of the court system and on the streets, is one of seven GLA Veterans who successfully completed LA&#8217;s first and only Veteran&#8217;s Court program.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Judge Tynan speaking with Veterans</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Famous, an Air Force Vietnam Veteran who spent nearly two decades in and out of the court system and on the streets, is one of seven GLA Veterans who successfully completed LA&#8217;s first and only Veteran&#8217;s Court program.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Veterans Court Vets Graduate</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Famous, an Air Force Vietnam Veteran who spent nearly two decades in and out of the court system and on the streets, is one of seven GLA Veterans who successfully completed LA&#8217;s first and only Veteran&#8217;s Court program.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>A Flag&#39;s Journey to LA Veteran Dreamer</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/A_Flags_Journey_to_Dreamer.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:30:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/thumbnail_Dreamer_180x130.jpg" alt="Photo of Los Angeles Veteran and barber, Dreamer. " title="Photo of Los Angeles Veteran and barber, Dreamer. "><div>]]>Two VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLA) employees put out a Battle Cry to obtain an American flag for a veteran that volunteers at VA GLA as a barber, providing haircuts free to veterans. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Photo of Los Angeles Veteran and barber, Dreamer. </hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Two VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLA) employees put out a Battle Cry to obtain an American flag for a veteran that volunteers at VA GLA as a barber, providing haircuts free to veterans. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">A Flag&#39;s Journey to Dreamer</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Two VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLA) employees put out a Battle Cry to obtain an American flag for a veteran that volunteers at VA GLA as a barber, providing haircuts free to veterans. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>GLA Veterans and staff participate in the 2012 LA Marathon</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/GLA_Veterans_and_staff_participate_in_the_2012_LA_Marathon.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:45:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/GLA-Runner-180x130.jpg" alt="Team GLA Runner " title="Team GLA Runner "><div>]]>Nearly 40 GLA Veterans and staff competed in the 26.2-mile LA Marathon on March 18 starting at LA Dodger Stadium and ending in the city of Santa Monica.  The West LA Medical Center hosted water stations 20 and 21, providing cheers and plenty of H2O for participants!<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Team GLA Runner </hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Nearly 40 GLA Veterans and staff competed in the 26.2-mile LA Marathon on March 18 starting at LA Dodger Stadium and ending in the city of Santa Monica.  The West LA Medical Center hosted water stations 20 and 21, providing cheers and plenty of H2O for participants!</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Only Five More Miles to Go!</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Nearly 40 GLA Veterans and staff competed in the 26.2-mile LA Marathon on March 18 starting at LA Dodger Stadium and ending in the city of Santa Monica.  The West LA Medical Center hosted water stations 20 and 21, providing cheers and plenty of H2O for participants!</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>GLA Staff, Salvation Army and Veterans Participate in the LA Chinatown Firecracker 5K and 10K Race</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/GLA_Staff_Join_Salvation_Army_Veterans_in_the_LA_Chinatown_Firecracker_5K_and_10K_Race.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:45:00 PST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/firecracker_180x130.jpg" alt="Image of a dragon dance performance that opens the celebrations before the start of the race. " title="Image of a dragon dance performance that opens the celebrations before the start of the race. "><div>]]>VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLA) participated in the 34th Annual LA Chinatown Firecracker 5K/ 10K Race on Feb. 12, the official kick-off run for the LA Marathon.  In support of Veterans running the LA Marathon, 14 GLA staff and 4 Veterans from the Salvation Army ran and walked alongside 5,400 participants in the Firecracker race. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Image of a dragon dance performance that opens the celebrations before the start of the race. </hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLA) participated in the 34th Annual LA Chinatown Firecracker 5K/ 10K Race on Feb. 12, the official kick-off run for the LA Marathon.  In support of Veterans running the LA Marathon, 14 GLA staff and 4 Veterans from the Salvation Army ran and walked alongside 5,400 participants in the Firecracker race. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">LA Chinatown Firecracker Race</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLA) participated in the 34th Annual LA Chinatown Firecracker 5K/ 10K Race on Feb. 12, the official kick-off run for the LA Marathon.  In support of Veterans running the LA Marathon, 14 GLA staff and 4 Veterans from the Salvation Army ran and walked alongside 5,400 participants in the Firecracker race. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Helping Returning Veterans Navigate VA</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/Helping_Returning_Veterans_Navigate_VA.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/moussai-danilo-180x130.jpg" alt="Photo of Dr. Jacob Moussai" title="Photo of Dr. Jacob Moussai"><div>]]>GLA&#8217;s Post Deployment Clinic (PDC) is a &#8220;one-stop shop&#8221; providing integrative, trans-disciplinary, evidence-based treatment for Veterans from the OEF/OIF/OND era. Returning combat Veterans can walk into building 401, get enrolled in the healthcare system and receive information to help them navigate the VA.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Photo of Dr. Jacob Moussai</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">GLA&#8217;s Post Deployment Clinic (PDC) is a &#8220;one-stop shop&#8221; providing integrative, trans-disciplinary, evidence-based treatment for Veterans from the OEF/OIF/OND era. Returning combat Veterans can walk into building 401, get enrolled in the healthcare system and receive information to help them navigate the VA.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Helping Veterans Navigate VA</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>GLA&#8217;s Post Deployment Clinic (PDC) is a &#8220;one-stop shop&#8221; providing integrative, trans-disciplinary, evidence-based treatment for Veterans from the OEF/OIF/OND era. Returning combat Veterans can walk into building 401, get enrolled in the healthcare system and receive information to help them navigate the VA.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Veterans at WLA Community Living Center Receive Handmade Quilts </title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/Veterans_at_WLA_Community_Living_Center_Receive_Handmade_Quilts.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:30:00 PST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/story-thumb-QOV-180x130.jpg" alt="Veteran Bob Moore holding his quilt" title="Veteran Bob Moore holding his quilt"><div>]]>Sounds of Veterans cheering and clapping echoed the hallways as the team of three volunteers marched in the CLC Dining Facility carrying their precious cargo. Colorful arrays of blue, yellow, red, pink, green and brown fabrics sewed in clever little patterns were meticulously pulled out of the bags. One black quilt, designed with red and purple patterns received a cheerful applause while another Red, White and Blue quilt caught the eye of a World War II Veteran who cheerfully claimed the Patriotic throw as his own. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Veteran Bob Moore holding his quilt</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Sounds of Veterans cheering and clapping echoed the hallways as the team of three volunteers marched in the CLC Dining Facility carrying their precious cargo. Colorful arrays of blue, yellow, red, pink, green and brown fabrics sewed in clever little patterns were meticulously pulled out of the bags. One black quilt, designed with red and purple patterns received a cheerful applause while another Red, White and Blue quilt caught the eye of a World War II Veteran who cheerfully claimed the Patriotic throw as his own. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">WLA Veterans Receive Quilts</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Sounds of Veterans cheering and clapping echoed the hallways as the team of three volunteers marched in the CLC Dining Facility carrying their precious cargo. Colorful arrays of blue, yellow, red, pink, green and brown fabrics sewed in clever little patterns were meticulously pulled out of the bags. One black quilt, designed with red and purple patterns received a cheerful applause while another Red, White and Blue quilt caught the eye of a World War II Veteran who cheerfully claimed the Patriotic throw as his own. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Recipe Makeover - Oatmeal Muffins</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/Recipe_Makeover_Oatmeal_Muffins.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:00:00 PST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/oatmeal-muffin-180x130.jpg " alt="Image of oatmeal muffins" title="Image of oatmeal muffins"><div>]]>Traditional muffins are filled with refined carbohydrates and saturated fat. By making some simple substitutions these muffins are not only delicious but nutritious too, just make sure to be mindful of your portion. This improved recipe includes whole-wheat pastry flour, which is light like typical all-purpose flour, but filled with fiber and vitamins and minerals. Plus, by using canola oil and yogurt instead of butter, they are a heart healthy choice too.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">Traditional muffins are filled with refined carbohydrates and saturated fat. By making some simple substitutions these muffins are not only delicious but nutritious too, just make sure to be mindful of your portion. This improved recipe includes whole-wheat pastry flour, which is light like typical all-purpose flour, but filled with fiber and vitamins and minerals. Plus, by using canola oil and yogurt instead of butter, they are a heart healthy choice too.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Recipe Makeover </hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Traditional muffins are filled with refined carbohydrates and saturated fat. By making some simple substitutions these muffins are not only delicious but nutritious too, just make sure to be mindful of your portion. This improved recipe includes whole-wheat pastry flour, which is light like typical all-purpose flour, but filled with fiber and vitamins and minerals. Plus, by using canola oil and yogurt instead of butter, they are a heart healthy choice too.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Why should you get the flu shot?</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/Why_should_you_get_the_flu_shot.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:30:00 PST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/flu-shot-story-thumb-180x130.jpg" alt="Image of woman sneezing" title="Image of woman sneezing"><div>]]>Innumerable studies have shown a clear health benefit for the annual influenza vaccination and vaccination is now recommended for everyone over the age of six months. Unfortunately the viruses causing influenza tend to change each year, and the level of protective antibodies eventually wane and this is why it is necessary to get the flu shot each year. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Image of woman sneezing</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Innumerable studies have shown a clear health benefit for the annual influenza vaccination and vaccination is now recommended for everyone over the age of six months. Unfortunately the viruses causing influenza tend to change each year, and the level of protective antibodies eventually wane and this is why it is necessary to get the flu shot each year. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Ha-tchoo! </hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Innumerable studies have shown a clear health benefit for the annual influenza vaccination and vaccination is now recommended for everyone over the age of six months. Unfortunately the viruses causing influenza tend to change each year, and the level of protective antibodies eventually wane and this is why it is necessary to get the flu shot each year. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Sending 2000 Healing Cranes to Japan</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/Sending_2000_Healing_Cranes_to_Japan.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/Cranes-story-thumb-180x130.jpg" alt="Photo of GLA staff holding 2,000 " title="Photo of GLA staff holding 2,000 "><div>]]>For thousands of years in Japan and other parts of Asia, cranes have been considered sacred birds, which are capable of granting a wish to those that ask. Through the donation of 2,000 healing paper cranes, GLA staff sends hope to the children in Japan&#39;s Miyagi Prefecture. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Photo of GLA staff holding 2,000 </hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">For thousands of years in Japan and other parts of Asia, cranes have been considered sacred birds, which are capable of granting a wish to those that ask. Through the donation of 2,000 healing paper cranes, GLA staff sends hope to the children in Japan&#39;s Miyagi Prefecture. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">2000 Healing Cranes to Japan</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>For thousands of years in Japan and other parts of Asia, cranes have been considered sacred birds, which are capable of granting a wish to those that ask. Through the donation of 2,000 healing paper cranes, GLA staff sends hope to the children in Japan&#39;s Miyagi Prefecture. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>GLA Participates in the San Fernando Veterans Day Parade</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/GLA_Participates_in_the_San_Fernando_Veterans_Day_Parade.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:30:00 PST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/SFV-Parade-2011-thumb-180x130.jpg" alt="Image of the GLA float" title="Image of the GLA float"><div>]]>Over 50 Veterans, GLA staff, volunteers and family members marched alongside the &#8220;I CARE&#8221; outfitted float in the Eighth Annual San Fernando Veterans Day Parade. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagelink type="url">http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/SFV-Parade-2011-thumb-180x130.jpg</hfs:imagelink> 
			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Image of the GLA float</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Over 50 Veterans, GLA staff, volunteers and family members marched alongside the &#8220;I CARE&#8221; outfitted float in the Eighth Annual San Fernando Veterans Day Parade. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">SFV Veterans Day Parade</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Over 50 Veterans, GLA staff, volunteers and family members marched alongside the &#8220;I CARE&#8221; outfitted float in the Eighth Annual San Fernando Veterans Day Parade. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Haven and a Veterans Story</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/Haven_and_a_Veterans_Story.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:00:00 PST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/Edgar-Lopez-story-thumb-180x130.jpg" alt="Photo of Veteran Edgar Lopez-Colorado" title="Photo of Veteran Edgar Lopez-Colorado"><div>]]>With help from the Salvation Army Haven Program, Veteran Edgar Lopez-Colorado takes a journey toward recovery, greater self determination and leads a thriving independent life. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagelink type="url">http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/Edgar-Lopez-story-thumb-180x130.jpg</hfs:imagelink> 
			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Photo of Veteran Edgar Lopez-Colorado</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">With help from the Salvation Army Haven Program, Veteran Edgar Lopez-Colorado takes a journey toward recovery, greater self determination and leads a thriving independent life. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Haven and a Veterans Story</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>With help from the Salvation Army Haven Program, Veteran Edgar Lopez-Colorado takes a journey toward recovery, greater self determination and leads a thriving independent life. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Highway to Housing: Project 60</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/Highway_to_Housing_Project_60.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/VA-Home-Front-Michelle-Flora-180x130-thumb.jpg" alt="Michelle Wildy (VA) and Flora Krisiloff (LA County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky) discussing Project 60 at the VA Home Front Highway to Housing Event" title="Michelle Wildy (VA) and Flora Krisiloff (LA County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky) discussing Project 60 at the VA Home Front Highway to Housing Event"><div>]]>In collaboration with federal, county, local government and non-profit entities, Project 60 aims to move 60 of the most vulnerable, chronically homeless Veterans off the streets and into permanent supportive housing with a Housing First approach. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagelink type="url">http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/VA-Home-Front-Michelle-Flora-180x130-thumb.jpg</hfs:imagelink> 
			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Michelle Wildy (VA) and Flora Krisiloff (LA County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky) discussing Project 60 at the VA Home Front Highway to Housing Event</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">In collaboration with federal, county, local government and non-profit entities, Project 60 aims to move 60 of the most vulnerable, chronically homeless Veterans off the streets and into permanent supportive housing with a Housing First approach. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Project 60</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>In collaboration with federal, county, local government and non-profit entities, Project 60 aims to move 60 of the most vulnerable, chronically homeless Veterans off the streets and into permanent supportive housing with a Housing First approach. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Highway to Housing:  Grant and Per Diem Program</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/Highway_to_Housing_Grant_and_Per_Diem_Program.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/VA-Home-Front-Community-Partner-Panelists-180x130-thumb.jpg" alt="VA Home Front Community Partner Panelists" title="VA Home Front Community Partner Panelists"><div>]]>GLA continues to collaborate with community residential providers through the Grant and Per Diem Program to help eliminate Veteran homelessness in Los Angeles.  <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">VA Home Front Community Partner Panelists</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">GLA continues to collaborate with community residential providers through the Grant and Per Diem Program to help eliminate Veteran homelessness in Los Angeles.  </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Grant and Per Diem Program</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>GLA continues to collaborate with community residential providers through the Grant and Per Diem Program to help eliminate Veteran homelessness in Los Angeles.  </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Trouble Sleeping? We have a Sleep Clinic to Help</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/Trouble_Sleeping_We_have_a_Sleep_Clinic_to_Help.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/Dr-Silverio-Santiago-180x130.jpg" alt="Dr. Silverio Santiago in his office" title="Dr. Silverio Santiago in his office"><div>]]>The enhanced awareness of sleep disorders have led to an increase in the number of Veterans being referred to our Sleep Clinic. From sleep apnea to insomnia, Dr. Silverio Santiago discusses the rapidly growing field of sleep medicine and provides insight to the differences between the general and Veteran population when it comes to sleep disorders.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagelink type="url">http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/Dr-Silverio-Santiago-180x130.jpg</hfs:imagelink> 
			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Dr. Silverio Santiago in his office</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The enhanced awareness of sleep disorders have led to an increase in the number of Veterans being referred to our Sleep Clinic. From sleep apnea to insomnia, Dr. Silverio Santiago discusses the rapidly growing field of sleep medicine and provides insight to the differences between the general and Veteran population when it comes to sleep disorders.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Our Sleep Clinic can Help</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The enhanced awareness of sleep disorders have led to an increase in the number of Veterans being referred to our Sleep Clinic. From sleep apnea to insomnia, Dr. Silverio Santiago discusses the rapidly growing field of sleep medicine and provides insight to the differences between the general and Veteran population when it comes to sleep disorders.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>LA Veterans Race Their Dragon Boat to Victory</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/LA_Veterans_Race_Their_Dragon_Boat_to_Victory.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/dragon-boat-thumb-180x130.jpg" alt="Dragon boat racing" title="Dragon boat racing"><div>]]>Over 150 teams competed July 30-31, 2011 in the annual &#8220;Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival.&#8221;  The competition brought paddlers together, including Veterans, for an Asian-inspired boat race in the Southern California Marina.  The all-Veteran team dubbed Team Water Warriors, proudly contended in the invitation-only VIP race, finishing 5 out of 7 in the 200 meter division.  <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Dragon boat racing</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Over 150 teams competed July 30-31, 2011 in the annual &#8220;Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival.&#8221;  The competition brought paddlers together, including Veterans, for an Asian-inspired boat race in the Southern California Marina.  The all-Veteran team dubbed Team Water Warriors, proudly contended in the invitation-only VIP race, finishing 5 out of 7 in the 200 meter division.  </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">LA Vets Race to Victory</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Over 150 teams competed July 30-31, 2011 in the annual &#8220;Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival.&#8221;  The competition brought paddlers together, including Veterans, for an Asian-inspired boat race in the Southern California Marina.  The all-Veteran team dubbed Team Water Warriors, proudly contended in the invitation-only VIP race, finishing 5 out of 7 in the 200 meter division.  </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Researchers at Los Angeles VA find link between PTSD and Cardiovascular Disease</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/Researchers_at_Los_Angeles_VA_find_link_between_PTSD_and_Cardiovascular_Disease.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/Dr-Ebrahimi-and-Dr-Ahmadi-at-lab-180x130.jpg" alt="Photo of Dr. Ebrahimi and Dr. Ahmadi at the new Cardiac Catheterization labratory at the WLA medical center. " title="Photo of Dr. Ebrahimi and Dr. Ahmadi at the new Cardiac Catheterization labratory at the WLA medical center. "><div>]]>Researchers at Los Angeles VA find link between PTSD and Cardiovascular Disease. The study conducted is the first of its kind to make a direct association between PTSD and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagelink type="url">http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/Dr-Ebrahimi-and-Dr-Ahmadi-at-lab-180x130.jpg</hfs:imagelink> 
			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Photo of Dr. Ebrahimi and Dr. Ahmadi at the new Cardiac Catheterization labratory at the WLA medical center. </hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Researchers at Los Angeles VA find link between PTSD and Cardiovascular Disease. The study conducted is the first of its kind to make a direct association between PTSD and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">PTSD &amp; Cardiovascular Disease</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Researchers at Los Angeles VA find link between PTSD and Cardiovascular Disease. The study conducted is the first of its kind to make a direct association between PTSD and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Serving Women Veterans</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/Serving_Women_Veterans.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/Serving-Women-Veterans-Features-Thumb.jpg" alt="VA Doctor and Veteran Patient" title="VA Doctor and Veteran Patient"><div>]]>Did you know the fastest growing Veteran population is women Veterans?  They account for nearly eight percent of the total Veteran population. By 2020, VA estimates women will make up to ten percent of the Veteran population. At GLA the Women&#8217;s Health Program is vibrant and the care is comprehensive. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagelink type="url">http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/Serving-Women-Veterans-Features-Thumb.jpg</hfs:imagelink> 
			<hfs:imagealt type="string">VA Doctor and Veteran Patient</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Did you know the fastest growing Veteran population is women Veterans?  They account for nearly eight percent of the total Veteran population. By 2020, VA estimates women will make up to ten percent of the Veteran population. At GLA the Women&#8217;s Health Program is vibrant and the care is comprehensive. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Serving Women Veterans</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Did you know the fastest growing Veteran population is women Veterans?  They account for nearly eight percent of the total Veteran population. By 2020, VA estimates women will make up to ten percent of the Veteran population. At GLA the Women&#8217;s Health Program is vibrant and the care is comprehensive. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>To Serve and Protect Those Who Have Served</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/To_Serve_and_Protect_Those_Who_Have_Served.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/Treadwell-photo-180x130-thumb.jpg" alt="Photo of Captain Treadwell" title="Photo of Captain Treadwell"><div>]]>Prior to joining the VA police force 11 years ago, Capt. Treadwell served a stint in the Signal Corp of the United States Army. One of the things she enjoys most about her job is that it provides her with opportunities to help Veterans. Click on &#34;Full Story&#34; to read an interview with Captain Treadwell. 
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			<hfs:imagelink type="url">http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/Treadwell-photo-180x130-thumb.jpg</hfs:imagelink> 
			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Photo of Captain Treadwell</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Prior to joining the VA police force 11 years ago, Capt. Treadwell served a stint in the Signal Corp of the United States Army. One of the things she enjoys most about her job is that it provides her with opportunities to help Veterans. Click on &#34;Full Story&#34; to read an interview with Captain Treadwell. 
</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Protecting Those Who&#39;ve Served</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Prior to joining the VA police force 11 years ago, Capt. Treadwell served a stint in the Signal Corp of the United States Army. One of the things she enjoys most about her job is that it provides her with opportunities to help Veterans. Click on &#34;Full Story&#34; to read an interview with Captain Treadwell. 
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			<title>Operation Mend</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/Operation_Mend.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:30:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/Dr-Miller-Mend-Feature-180x130-story.jpg" alt="Photo of Dr. Miller and patient" title="Photo of Dr. Miller and patient"><div>]]>A renowned plastic surgeon and Vietnam Veteran, Dr. Miller has a deep appreciation and understanding for what Veterans go through in battle and has a strong desire to help them out. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagelink type="url">http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/Dr-Miller-Mend-Feature-180x130-story.jpg</hfs:imagelink> 
			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Photo of Dr. Miller and patient</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">A renowned plastic surgeon and Vietnam Veteran, Dr. Miller has a deep appreciation and understanding for what Veterans go through in battle and has a strong desire to help them out. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Operation Mend</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>A renowned plastic surgeon and Vietnam Veteran, Dr. Miller has a deep appreciation and understanding for what Veterans go through in battle and has a strong desire to help them out. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Sending 1,000 Healing Cranes to Japan</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/Sending_1000_Healing_Cranes_to_Japan.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/cranes-circle-180x130-story-thumb.jpg" alt="Picture of two cranes flying " title="Picture of two cranes flying "><div>]]>Through the donation of the 1,000 healing cranes, the VA sends hope across the globe to Japan. Help us reach our goal of folding 1,000 cranes today!<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagelink type="url">http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/cranes-circle-180x130-story-thumb.jpg</hfs:imagelink> 
			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Picture of two cranes flying </hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Through the donation of the 1,000 healing cranes, the VA sends hope across the globe to Japan. Help us reach our goal of folding 1,000 cranes today!</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Healing Cranes to Japan</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Through the donation of the 1,000 healing cranes, the VA sends hope across the globe to Japan. Help us reach our goal of folding 1,000 cranes today!</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Polytrauma, Providing Care to Carlos</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/Polytrauma_Providing_Care_to_Carlos.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/Carlos-thumb.jpg" alt="Photo of Carlos participating at the Surf Camp" title="Photo of Carlos participating at the Surf Camp"><div>]]>Carlos is a Veteran with TBI who five years ago was one of the first patients referred to Polytrauma at the VA West Los Angeles. At the time, Carlos was unemployed, living in a domiciliary on the VA GLA campus, and couldn&#8217;t remember how to perform even the simplest actions.  Today he has his own apartment, has held a steady job for the past year, and is attending Santa Monica Community College.  Carlos readily credits the Polytrauma team for helping him turn his life around.  View the full story to hear a few words from Carlos.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagelink type="url">http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/Carlos-thumb.jpg</hfs:imagelink> 
			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Photo of Carlos participating at the Surf Camp</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Carlos is a Veteran with TBI who five years ago was one of the first patients referred to Polytrauma at the VA West Los Angeles. At the time, Carlos was unemployed, living in a domiciliary on the VA GLA campus, and couldn&#8217;t remember how to perform even the simplest actions.  Today he has his own apartment, has held a steady job for the past year, and is attending Santa Monica Community College.  Carlos readily credits the Polytrauma team for helping him turn his life around.  View the full story to hear a few words from Carlos.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Providing Care to Carlos</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Carlos is a Veteran with TBI who five years ago was one of the first patients referred to Polytrauma at the VA West Los Angeles. At the time, Carlos was unemployed, living in a domiciliary on the VA GLA campus, and couldn&#8217;t remember how to perform even the simplest actions.  Today he has his own apartment, has held a steady job for the past year, and is attending Santa Monica Community College.  Carlos readily credits the Polytrauma team for helping him turn his life around.  View the full story to hear a few words from Carlos.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>VA Los Angeles Researcher Receives Departments Highest Award </title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/VA_Los_Angeles_Researcher_Receives_Departments_Highest_Award.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 12:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/Siegel-thumb.jpg" alt="Photo of Dr. Jerome Siegel, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Senior Research Scientist" title="Photo of Dr. Jerome Siegel, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Senior Research Scientist"><div>]]>Dr. Jerome Siegel, Chief of Neurobiology Research at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System receives the William S. Middleton Award; VA&#8217;s most prestigious award in Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development.  Dr. Siegel focused his research on understanding sleep physiology including sleep apnea and narcolepsy. Dr. Siegel will accept his award on May 4 at the VA National Research Week Forum in Washington, DC.  <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Photo of Dr. Jerome Siegel, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Senior Research Scientist</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Dr. Jerome Siegel, Chief of Neurobiology Research at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System receives the William S. Middleton Award; VA&#8217;s most prestigious award in Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development.  Dr. Siegel focused his research on understanding sleep physiology including sleep apnea and narcolepsy. Dr. Siegel will accept his award on May 4 at the VA National Research Week Forum in Washington, DC.  </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Researcher Receives Award</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Dr. Jerome Siegel, Chief of Neurobiology Research at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System receives the William S. Middleton Award; VA&#8217;s most prestigious award in Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development.  Dr. Siegel focused his research on understanding sleep physiology including sleep apnea and narcolepsy. Dr. Siegel will accept his award on May 4 at the VA National Research Week Forum in Washington, DC.  </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Los Angeles VA Reduces Water Use</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/Los_Angeles_VA_Reduces_Water_Use.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/Turf-Thumb-Photo.jpg" alt="Photo of Turf Area" title="Photo of Turf Area"><div>]]>Conserving water, at no cost, and providing veterans with jobs? Does that sound too good to be true? Well it&#8217;s true and it&#8217;s happening right now at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS).<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Photo of Turf Area</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Conserving water, at no cost, and providing veterans with jobs? Does that sound too good to be true? Well it&#8217;s true and it&#8217;s happening right now at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS).</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">GLA VA Reduces Water </hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Conserving water, at no cost, and providing veterans with jobs? Does that sound too good to be true? Well it&#8217;s true and it&#8217;s happening right now at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS).</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Results Show no Hazard</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/GLA-Phase-II-Study.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/VA_GLA_Logo_180x130.jpg" alt="VA GLAHS Logo" title="VA GLAHS Logo"><div>]]>We recently completed a surface and subsurface environmental study of the &#8220;arroyo&#8221; area located to the east of Barrington Park. Results show the site is not a hazard to the public or the environment. View the full story to see the final public report.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">VA GLAHS Logo</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">We recently completed a surface and subsurface environmental study of the &#8220;arroyo&#8221; area located to the east of Barrington Park. Results show the site is not a hazard to the public or the environment. View the full story to see the final public report.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Results Show no Hazard</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>We recently completed a surface and subsurface environmental study of the &#8220;arroyo&#8221; area located to the east of Barrington Park. Results show the site is not a hazard to the public or the environment. View the full story to see the final public report.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Polytrauma Gets a New Place</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/Polytrauma_Gets_a_New_Place.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:30:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/Polytrauma-grand-opening-photo-thumb.jpg" alt="Photo of the Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Polytrauma team" title="Photo of the Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Polytrauma team"><div>]]>The VA West Los Angeles (WLA) Polytrauma Network Site (PNS) will host a formal grand opening on April 19, 2011 to celebrate their recently renovated clinic. The grand opening, which will include guest speakers and an open house, presents an opportunity for Veterans and VA employees alike to learn more about the valuable work the Polytrauma team performs and how the team&#8217;s synergistic efforts enable a patient-centered approach to rehabilitative care for Veterans. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Photo of the Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Polytrauma team</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The VA West Los Angeles (WLA) Polytrauma Network Site (PNS) will host a formal grand opening on April 19, 2011 to celebrate their recently renovated clinic. The grand opening, which will include guest speakers and an open house, presents an opportunity for Veterans and VA employees alike to learn more about the valuable work the Polytrauma team performs and how the team&#8217;s synergistic efforts enable a patient-centered approach to rehabilitative care for Veterans. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Polytrauma Gets a New Place</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The VA West Los Angeles (WLA) Polytrauma Network Site (PNS) will host a formal grand opening on April 19, 2011 to celebrate their recently renovated clinic. The grand opening, which will include guest speakers and an open house, presents an opportunity for Veterans and VA employees alike to learn more about the valuable work the Polytrauma team performs and how the team&#8217;s synergistic efforts enable a patient-centered approach to rehabilitative care for Veterans. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Expanding the Turf Reduction Project</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/Expanding_the_Turf_Reduction_Project.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/Turf-Photo-Thumb.jpg" alt="Photo of VA GLA Director Donna Beiter accepting a check from LADWP" title="Photo of VA GLA Director Donna Beiter accepting a check from LADWP"><div>]]>The turf reduction initiative is funded through LADWP as part of the organization&#39;s efforts to conserve water resources. GLA benefits from this no-cost program by reducing water waste and by providing Veterans with jobs and training in the landscaping industry.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Photo of VA GLA Director Donna Beiter accepting a check from LADWP</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The turf reduction initiative is funded through LADWP as part of the organization&#39;s efforts to conserve water resources. GLA benefits from this no-cost program by reducing water waste and by providing Veterans with jobs and training in the landscaping industry.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Expanding Turf Project</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The turf reduction initiative is funded through LADWP as part of the organization&#39;s efforts to conserve water resources. GLA benefits from this no-cost program by reducing water waste and by providing Veterans with jobs and training in the landscaping industry.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Air Force Medic Learns to Heal from his Silent Combat Wounds</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/Air_Force_Medic_Learns_to_Heal_from_his_Silent_Combat_Wounds.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Sun, 20 Feb 2011 08:00:00 PST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/Cid_Williams_thumb.jpg" alt="Photo of Cidkyee Williams" title="Photo of Cidkyee Williams"><div>]]>Young, healthy, and aspiring Air Force medic hurts inside; horrific images of severely wounded soldiers during his military tour troubles him, haunts him.  Through the suffering, this Gulf War era Airman finds a way to heal.  His name is Cid Williams, and this is his story. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Photo of Cidkyee Williams</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Young, healthy, and aspiring Air Force medic hurts inside; horrific images of severely wounded soldiers during his military tour troubles him, haunts him.  Through the suffering, this Gulf War era Airman finds a way to heal.  His name is Cid Williams, and this is his story. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Healing from Combat Wounds</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Young, healthy, and aspiring Air Force medic hurts inside; horrific images of severely wounded soldiers during his military tour troubles him, haunts him.  Through the suffering, this Gulf War era Airman finds a way to heal.  His name is Cid Williams, and this is his story. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Learning to Heal from Silent Combat Wounds</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/Learning_to_Heal_from_Silent_Combat_Wounds.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Sun, 20 Feb 2011 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/Cid_Williams_thumb.jpg" alt="Photo of Cidkyee Williams" title="Photo of Cidkyee Williams"><div>]]>Young, healthy, and aspiring Air Force medic hurts inside; horrific images of severely wounded soldiers during his military tour troubles him, haunts him.  Through the suffering, this Gulf War era Airman finds a way to heal.  His name is Cid Williams, and this is his story&#8230;  <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Photo of Cidkyee Williams</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Young, healthy, and aspiring Air Force medic hurts inside; horrific images of severely wounded soldiers during his military tour troubles him, haunts him.  Through the suffering, this Gulf War era Airman finds a way to heal.  His name is Cid Williams, and this is his story&#8230;  </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Healing from Combat Wounds</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Young, healthy, and aspiring Air Force medic hurts inside; horrific images of severely wounded soldiers during his military tour troubles him, haunts him.  Through the suffering, this Gulf War era Airman finds a way to heal.  His name is Cid Williams, and this is his story&#8230;  </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Meet Harry Corre, a Former POW and VA WLA Patient Advocate Who Understands</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/Harry_Corre_Former_POW_and_GLA_Patient_Advocate_Who_Understands.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/Harry_Corre_thumb.jpg" alt="Photo of Harry Corre, Former POW and VA WLA Patient Advocate" title="Photo of Harry Corre, Former POW and VA WLA Patient Advocate"><div>]]>VA WLA Patient Advocate Harry Corre relies upon his own experiences to help other Veterans navigate the VA.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Photo of Harry Corre, Former POW and VA WLA Patient Advocate</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">VA WLA Patient Advocate Harry Corre relies upon his own experiences to help other Veterans navigate the VA.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Someone Who Understands</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>VA WLA Patient Advocate Harry Corre relies upon his own experiences to help other Veterans navigate the VA.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Adult Day Healthcare </title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/Adult_Day_Healthcare.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2011 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/Adult_Day_Healthcare_feature_thumb.jpg" alt="Photo of patients at the SACC Adult Day Healthcare center raising their hands during a game.  " title="Photo of patients at the SACC Adult Day Healthcare center raising their hands during a game.  "><div>]]>The VA ADHC (CARE Program) is a therapeutically oriented outpatient day program that provides health maintenance, rehabilitative services, socialization, case management and caregiver support, in a congregate setting to Veterans who are functionally impaired and are often the frail elderly. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Photo of patients at the SACC Adult Day Healthcare center raising their hands during a game.  </hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The VA ADHC (CARE Program) is a therapeutically oriented outpatient day program that provides health maintenance, rehabilitative services, socialization, case management and caregiver support, in a congregate setting to Veterans who are functionally impaired and are often the frail elderly. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Adult Day Healthcare </hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The VA ADHC (CARE Program) is a therapeutically oriented outpatient day program that provides health maintenance, rehabilitative services, socialization, case management and caregiver support, in a congregate setting to Veterans who are functionally impaired and are often the frail elderly. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACT) at GLA</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/Patient_Aligned_Care_Teams_PACT_at_GLA.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2010 08:00:00 PST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/PACT_story_thumb.jpg" alt="VA staff, doctor and nurse caring for a patient" title="VA staff, doctor and nurse caring for a patient"><div>]]>A PACT achieves coordinated care through collaboration and it uses a team-based approach. A Veteran is at the center of a team which includes: primary care provider, nurse care manager, clinical associate, and an administrative clerk. When other services are needed to meet the goals of a Veteran, another team member may be called in.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">VA staff, doctor and nurse caring for a patient</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">A PACT achieves coordinated care through collaboration and it uses a team-based approach. A Veteran is at the center of a team which includes: primary care provider, nurse care manager, clinical associate, and an administrative clerk. When other services are needed to meet the goals of a Veteran, another team member may be called in.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">PACT at GLA </hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>A PACT achieves coordinated care through collaboration and it uses a team-based approach. A Veteran is at the center of a team which includes: primary care provider, nurse care manager, clinical associate, and an administrative clerk. When other services are needed to meet the goals of a Veteran, another team member may be called in.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>PERC Coordinators: Our Patient Centered Care Story</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/PERC_Coordinators_Our_Patient_Centered_Care_Story.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2010 08:00:00 PST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/PERC_Coordinators_story_thumb.jpg" alt="Photo of PERC coordinators Fiona, Laura and Rachel" title="Photo of PERC coordinators Fiona, Laura and Rachel"><div>]]>Three PERCs are located within GLA and are each run by, PERC coordinators. Our patient centered care services include providing education to veterans about conditions and diseases, medications, and healthy habits through health classes, health events, and multimedia. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagelink type="url">http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/PERC_Coordinators_story_thumb.jpg</hfs:imagelink> 
			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Photo of PERC coordinators Fiona, Laura and Rachel</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Three PERCs are located within GLA and are each run by, PERC coordinators. Our patient centered care services include providing education to veterans about conditions and diseases, medications, and healthy habits through health classes, health events, and multimedia. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">PERC Coordinators</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Three PERCs are located within GLA and are each run by, PERC coordinators. Our patient centered care services include providing education to veterans about conditions and diseases, medications, and healthy habits through health classes, health events, and multimedia. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Assistant Secretary Ms. Tammy Duckworth visits Santa Barbara VA Community Clinic</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/Assistant_Secretary_Ms_Tammy_Duckworth_visits_Santa_Barbara_VA_Community_Clinic.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:00:00 PST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/TammySBvisit_story2.jpg" alt="Assistant Secretary Tammy Duckworth talks to a Santa Barbara Clinic volunteer" title="Assistant Secretary Tammy Duckworth talks to a Santa Barbara Clinic volunteer"><div>]]>On Friday, November 19, 2010, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Assistant Secretary for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs, Ms. Tammy Duckworth visited patients and staff at the Santa Barbara VA Community Clinic as part of a four-day West Coast speaking tour.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Assistant Secretary Tammy Duckworth talks to a Santa Barbara Clinic volunteer</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">On Friday, November 19, 2010, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Assistant Secretary for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs, Ms. Tammy Duckworth visited patients and staff at the Santa Barbara VA Community Clinic as part of a four-day West Coast speaking tour.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Duckworth visits Santa Barbara</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>On Friday, November 19, 2010, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Assistant Secretary for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs, Ms. Tammy Duckworth visited patients and staff at the Santa Barbara VA Community Clinic as part of a four-day West Coast speaking tour.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>VA GLA Celebrates National Family Caregivers Month</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/VA_GLA_Celebrates_National_Family_Caregivers_Month_2.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 08:00:00 PST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/Caregivermonth_thumb.jpg" alt="Photo of Charlotte" title="Photo of Charlotte"><div>]]>Charlotte is the spouse and a caregiver for her 93 year old husband with Alzheimer&#39;s disease and PTSD, a World War II Era Veteran. When asked about her experience as a caregiver, Charlotte states, &#39;Its the most difficult job I had; it is rough being a caregiver.&#39;<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagelink type="url">http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/Caregivermonth_thumb.jpg</hfs:imagelink> 
			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Photo of Charlotte</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Charlotte is the spouse and a caregiver for her 93 year old husband with Alzheimer&#39;s disease and PTSD, a World War II Era Veteran. When asked about her experience as a caregiver, Charlotte states, &#39;Its the most difficult job I had; it is rough being a caregiver.&#39;</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Meet Charlotte</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Charlotte is the spouse and a caregiver for her 93 year old husband with Alzheimer&#39;s disease and PTSD, a World War II Era Veteran. When asked about her experience as a caregiver, Charlotte states, &#39;Its the most difficult job I had; it is rough being a caregiver.&#39;</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>GLA VA Celebrates National Family Caregivers Month</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/GLA_VA_Celebrates_National_Family_Caregivers_Month.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2010 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/Joythumb.jpg" alt="Photo of Joy" title="Photo of Joy"><div>]]>GLA VA Celebrates National Family Caregivers Month with an educational caregiver support workshop called, Powerful Tools of Caregivers (PTC). <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagelink type="url">http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/Joythumb.jpg</hfs:imagelink> 
			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Photo of Joy</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">GLA VA Celebrates National Family Caregivers Month with an educational caregiver support workshop called, Powerful Tools of Caregivers (PTC). </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Honoring Our Heroes&#39; Heroes</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>GLA VA Celebrates National Family Caregivers Month with an educational caregiver support workshop called, Powerful Tools of Caregivers (PTC). </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>The Modern House Call for Women</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/The_Modern_House_Call_for_Women.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/Modernhousecallthumb.jpg" alt="VA employees at the event pose for a picture" title="VA employees at the event pose for a picture"><div>]]>WLA and Long Beach staff members provide information about Veteran&#39;s health service at The Modern House Call for Women. GLA staff provided free medical, dental, vision and wellness care to more than 30,000 women.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">VA employees at the event pose for a picture</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">WLA and Long Beach staff members provide information about Veteran&#39;s health service at The Modern House Call for Women. GLA staff provided free medical, dental, vision and wellness care to more than 30,000 women.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Modern House Call for Women</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>WLA and Long Beach staff members provide information about Veteran&#39;s health service at The Modern House Call for Women. GLA staff provided free medical, dental, vision and wellness care to more than 30,000 women.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>VA Funds Solar Energy Projects</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/VA_Funds_Solar_Energy_Projects.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/photos/solarpanelpicthumb.jpg" alt="Conceptual rendering of parking lot solar panels" title="Conceptual rendering of parking lot solar panels"><div>]]>VA was awarded nearly $78 million in contracts to build solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in support of ongoing energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives, and the WLA and SACC hospitals were selected along with 10 others. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Conceptual rendering of parking lot solar panels</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">VA was awarded nearly $78 million in contracts to build solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in support of ongoing energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives, and the WLA and SACC hospitals were selected along with 10 others. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">VA Funds Solar Energy Projects</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>VA was awarded nearly $78 million in contracts to build solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in support of ongoing energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives, and the WLA and SACC hospitals were selected along with 10 others. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>GLA VA Researcher Awarded Prestigious Grant</title> 
			<link>http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/features/GLA_VA_Researcher_Awarded_Prestigious_Grant.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 15:20:00 </pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.losangeles.va.gov/LOSANGELES/images/dr_henry_thumb.jpg" alt="Dr. Stephen Henry" title="Dr. Stephen Henry"><div>]]>VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Research Scientist, Dr. Stephen Henry, receives a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF).<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Dr. Stephen Henry</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Research Scientist, Dr. Stephen Henry, receives a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF).</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">GLA Researcher Awarded Grant</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Research Scientist, Dr. Stephen Henry, receives a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF).</hfs:indexdescription> 
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