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		<title>Local Features - VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System</title>
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			<title>Soldier On</title> 
			<link>http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/features/Soldier_On.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2013 16:15:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/images/Diane_Sakel_Gutierrez_and_Ellen_Naylor.JPG" alt="Photo Diane Sakel Gutierrez and Ms. Ellen Naylor" title="Photo Diane Sakel Gutierrez and Ms. Ellen Naylor"><div>]]>It is a pleasure to introduce this amazing story of barriers and perseverance and the critical link the VA played in the survival of a truly amazing Veteran.  This is the success story of Ms. Ellen Naylor, United States Army.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Photo Diane Sakel Gutierrez and Ms. Ellen Naylor</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">It is a pleasure to introduce this amazing story of barriers and perseverance and the critical link the VA played in the survival of a truly amazing Veteran.  This is the success story of Ms. Ellen Naylor, United States Army.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Soldier On</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>It is a pleasure to introduce this amazing story of barriers and perseverance and the critical link the VA played in the survival of a truly amazing Veteran.  This is the success story of Ms. Ellen Naylor, United States Army.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Telehealth Program Saves Sight</title> 
			<link>http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/features/Telehealth_Program_Saves_Sight.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:25:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/images/Veteran_Bill_Willingham_Teaser.JPG" alt="Veteran Bill Willingham sitting in front of eye exam machine" title="Veteran Bill Willingham sitting in front of eye exam machine"><div>]]>VA proudly brings state-of-art TeleMedicine to Veterans of Southern Nevada.  With the opening of four new Primary Care Clinics, located on four quadrants of the city and a new Comprehensive Medical Center, TeleMedicine is the newest innovation in the VA health care.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Veteran Bill Willingham sitting in front of eye exam machine</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">VA proudly brings state-of-art TeleMedicine to Veterans of Southern Nevada.  With the opening of four new Primary Care Clinics, located on four quadrants of the city and a new Comprehensive Medical Center, TeleMedicine is the newest innovation in the VA health care.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Telehealth Program Saves Sight</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>VA proudly brings state-of-art TeleMedicine to Veterans of Southern Nevada.  With the opening of four new Primary Care Clinics, located on four quadrants of the city and a new Comprehensive Medical Center, TeleMedicine is the newest innovation in the VA health care.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>First Female VA Police Officer   </title> 
			<link>http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/features/First_Female_VA_Police_Officer.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:45:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/images/Elisabeth_VSV_Front_Page.JPG" alt="Ms. Elizabeth Domenzian-Finch, VASNHS&#39; First Female Police Officer" title="Ms. Elizabeth Domenzian-Finch, VASNHS&#39; First Female Police Officer"><div>]]>VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System proudly announces its first female VA Police Officer, Ms. Elizabeth Domenzian-Finch.   Women are given a greater, more prominent role in contemporary armed forces and are now the fastest growing segment of the Veteran population.    <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Ms. Elizabeth Domenzian-Finch, VASNHS&#39; First Female Police Officer</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System proudly announces its first female VA Police Officer, Ms. Elizabeth Domenzian-Finch.   Women are given a greater, more prominent role in contemporary armed forces and are now the fastest growing segment of the Veteran population.    </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">First Female VA Police Officer</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System proudly announces its first female VA Police Officer, Ms. Elizabeth Domenzian-Finch.   Women are given a greater, more prominent role in contemporary armed forces and are now the fastest growing segment of the Veteran population.    </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>New VA Hospital Welcomes First Patient</title> 
			<link>http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/features/New_VA_Hospital_Welcomes_First_Patient.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2012 11:30:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/images/Twighlight_Original.jpg" alt="New VASNHS Comprehensive Medical Center" title="New VASNHS Comprehensive Medical Center"><div>]]>On August 14 2012, the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System opened its doors for its first patient, Mario Ayala. Mr. Ayala describes the experience as &#34;Outstanding!&#34;. On opening day, VASNHS saw 513 patients.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">New VASNHS Comprehensive Medical Center</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">On August 14 2012, the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System opened its doors for its first patient, Mario Ayala. Mr. Ayala describes the experience as &#34;Outstanding!&#34;. On opening day, VASNHS saw 513 patients.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">VASNHS Welcomes First Patient</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>On August 14 2012, the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System opened its doors for its first patient, Mario Ayala. Mr. Ayala describes the experience as &#34;Outstanding!&#34;. On opening day, VASNHS saw 513 patients.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>DEDICATION OF NEW VA HOSPITAL</title> 
			<link>http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/features/VA_DEDICATION_OF_NEW_HOSPITAL.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Sun, 05 Aug 2012 09:15:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/images/Banner_Dedication_2012.JPG" alt="Banner Announcing the Dedication of the New VA Hospital." title="Banner Announcing the Dedication of the New VA Hospital."><div>]]>VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS), proudly announces the Dedication Ceremony for Southern Nevada&#8217;s new, 1 Million square-foot Comprehensive Medical Center on Monday, August 6, 2012 at 9:30am.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Banner Announcing the Dedication of the New VA Hospital.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS), proudly announces the Dedication Ceremony for Southern Nevada&#8217;s new, 1 Million square-foot Comprehensive Medical Center on Monday, August 6, 2012 at 9:30am.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">DEDICATION OF NEW VA HOSPITAL</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS), proudly announces the Dedication Ceremony for Southern Nevada&#8217;s new, 1 Million square-foot Comprehensive Medical Center on Monday, August 6, 2012 at 9:30am.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>We&#39;re on the Move!</title> 
			<link>http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/features/We_re_on_the_Move.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:30:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/images/VA_Seal_on_New_Hospital.jpg" alt="VA Seal on the New VA Hospital Building" title="VA Seal on the New VA Hospital Building"><div>]]>We are excited to provide you with information about our upcoming moves into our new VA Medical Center.  Our outpatient specialty clinics and administrative offices will be moving to 6900 North Pecos Road in North Las Vegas.  These moves will be done in phases.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">We are excited to provide you with information about our upcoming moves into our new VA Medical Center.  Our outpatient specialty clinics and administrative offices will be moving to 6900 North Pecos Road in North Las Vegas.  These moves will be done in phases.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">We&#39;re on the Move!</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>We are excited to provide you with information about our upcoming moves into our new VA Medical Center.  Our outpatient specialty clinics and administrative offices will be moving to 6900 North Pecos Road in North Las Vegas.  These moves will be done in phases.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>VA WELCOME HOME CELEBRATION</title> 
			<link>http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/features/VA_WELCOME_HOME_CELEBRATION.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 17:30:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/images/Welcome_Home_Teaser_2012.JPG" alt="Welcome Home Event in Progress" title="Welcome Home Event in Progress"><div>]]>The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System is honored to host this year&#8217;s Welcome Home Celebration for returning Combat Veterans and Veterans of every era.  On June 6, 2012, VA will host a day of celebration, information, and education at the Suncoast Hotel, 9090 Alta Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Welcome Home Event in Progress</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System is honored to host this year&#8217;s Welcome Home Celebration for returning Combat Veterans and Veterans of every era.  On June 6, 2012, VA will host a day of celebration, information, and education at the Suncoast Hotel, 9090 Alta Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">VA WELCOME HOME CELEBRATION</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System is honored to host this year&#8217;s Welcome Home Celebration for returning Combat Veterans and Veterans of every era.  On June 6, 2012, VA will host a day of celebration, information, and education at the Suncoast Hotel, 9090 Alta Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Julie Rodgers Pharmacist of the Year</title> 
			<link>http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/features/Julie_Rodgers_Pharmacist_of_the_Year.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:30:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/images/JulieRodgersAwardTeaser.JPG" alt="Dr. Julie Rodgers, PharmdD, BCPS, is the recipient of the prestigious 2011 &#8220;Pharmacist of the Year&#8221; award" title="Dr. Julie Rodgers, PharmdD, BCPS, is the recipient of the prestigious 2011 &#8220;Pharmacist of the Year&#8221; award"><div>]]>The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System proudly recognizes Dr. Julie Rodgers, PharmdD, BCPS, for her superior contributions in the VA and for being recognized as the 2011 &#8220;Pharmacist of the Year&#8221; by the Nevada Society of Health-System Pharmacist.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Dr. Julie Rodgers, PharmdD, BCPS, is the recipient of the prestigious 2011 &#8220;Pharmacist of the Year&#8221; award</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System proudly recognizes Dr. Julie Rodgers, PharmdD, BCPS, for her superior contributions in the VA and for being recognized as the 2011 &#8220;Pharmacist of the Year&#8221; by the Nevada Society of Health-System Pharmacist.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Julie Rodgers Pharmacist of th</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System proudly recognizes Dr. Julie Rodgers, PharmdD, BCPS, for her superior contributions in the VA and for being recognized as the 2011 &#8220;Pharmacist of the Year&#8221; by the Nevada Society of Health-System Pharmacist.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>VA Celebrates the Holidays</title> 
			<link>http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/features/VA_Celebrates_the_Holidays_by_Honoring_Veterans.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/images/Wish_List_2011.JPG" alt="Mr. Marcus Mason, Principle of the Kermit R. Booker, Sr. Elementary School accepts donation from Atabeira Flores-Finner and Maria Abueg from the VA." title="Mr. Marcus Mason, Principle of the Kermit R. Booker, Sr. Elementary School accepts donation from Atabeira Flores-Finner and Maria Abueg from the VA."><div>]]>For the eleventh year, VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System employees participated in the 12 Days of Giving; a program designed to promote good will within the community and to assist &#8220;&#8230;those who have borne the battle&#8230;&#8221;  VA employees proudly launched their holiday efforts with a new theme and goal:  the &#8220;Wish List&#8221; and &#8220;Project 1000&#8221; campaigns.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Mr. Marcus Mason, Principle of the Kermit R. Booker, Sr. Elementary School accepts donation from Atabeira Flores-Finner and Maria Abueg from the VA.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">For the eleventh year, VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System employees participated in the 12 Days of Giving; a program designed to promote good will within the community and to assist &#8220;&#8230;those who have borne the battle&#8230;&#8221;  VA employees proudly launched their holiday efforts with a new theme and goal:  the &#8220;Wish List&#8221; and &#8220;Project 1000&#8221; campaigns.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">VA Celebrates the Holidays by </hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>For the eleventh year, VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System employees participated in the 12 Days of Giving; a program designed to promote good will within the community and to assist &#8220;&#8230;those who have borne the battle&#8230;&#8221;  VA employees proudly launched their holiday efforts with a new theme and goal:  the &#8220;Wish List&#8221; and &#8220;Project 1000&#8221; campaigns.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>VA &#8220;Stand Down&#8221; Launches Campaign to Prevent Veteran Homelessness</title> 
			<link>http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/features/VA_Stand_Down_Launches_Campaign_to_Prevent_Veteran_Homelessness.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/images/Veterans_Stand_Down_2011_Teaser.JPG" alt="Photo of Attendees at the 2011 VA Homeless Stand Down" title="Photo of Attendees at the 2011 VA Homeless Stand Down"><div>]]>As part of a national commitment to prevent veteran homelessness, the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System and 80 community partners hosted a Stand Down for Veterans on Oct. 6 and 7.  VASNHS collaborate with community-based agencies to sponsor Stand Downs that deliver food, shelter, clothing and health screenings to veterans confronting homelessness.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Photo of Attendees at the 2011 VA Homeless Stand Down</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">As part of a national commitment to prevent veteran homelessness, the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System and 80 community partners hosted a Stand Down for Veterans on Oct. 6 and 7.  VASNHS collaborate with community-based agencies to sponsor Stand Downs that deliver food, shelter, clothing and health screenings to veterans confronting homelessness.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">VA Homeless Stand Down</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>As part of a national commitment to prevent veteran homelessness, the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System and 80 community partners hosted a Stand Down for Veterans on Oct. 6 and 7.  VASNHS collaborate with community-based agencies to sponsor Stand Downs that deliver food, shelter, clothing and health screenings to veterans confronting homelessness.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Welcome to the future of VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System</title> 
			<link>http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/features/Welcome_to_the_future_of_Southern_Nevada_Health_care.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:30:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/images/Front_Counter_Teaser.jpg" alt="Information Desk at the New VA Northwest Primary Care Clinic" title="Information Desk at the New VA Northwest Primary Care Clinic"><div>]]>The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System proudly announces the opening of its New Northwest Primary Care Clinic, located at 3968 North Rancho Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89130.  The first of four primary care clinics opening Las Vegas, the VA establishes the standards of world-class health care for Veterans of Southern Nevada.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Information Desk at the New VA Northwest Primary Care Clinic</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System proudly announces the opening of its New Northwest Primary Care Clinic, located at 3968 North Rancho Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89130.  The first of four primary care clinics opening Las Vegas, the VA establishes the standards of world-class health care for Veterans of Southern Nevada.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">New VA Northwest Clinic  </hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System proudly announces the opening of its New Northwest Primary Care Clinic, located at 3968 North Rancho Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89130.  The first of four primary care clinics opening Las Vegas, the VA establishes the standards of world-class health care for Veterans of Southern Nevada.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>VA Welcomes Home One of its Own -- CPT Joseph Clar</title> 
			<link>http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/features/VA_Welcomes_Home_One_of_its_Own_CPT_Joseph_Clar.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/images/CPTClarPhoto.jpg" alt="Joseph Clar is being presented the Army&#39;s Information Assurance Professional of the Year Award. " title="Joseph Clar is being presented the Army&#39;s Information Assurance Professional of the Year Award. "><div>]]>As Commander of the HHC, 650th RSG, Captain (CPT) Joseph Clar puts his life on the line to fulfill his oath to America, &#8220;&#8230;to defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic;&#8230;&#8221; He accomplished his mission with honors -- he comes back as the recipient of the Army&#8217;s Information Assurance Professional of the Year.  Well Done Soldier, Welcome Home!<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Joseph Clar is being presented the Army&#39;s Information Assurance Professional of the Year Award. </hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">As Commander of the HHC, 650th RSG, Captain (CPT) Joseph Clar puts his life on the line to fulfill his oath to America, &#8220;&#8230;to defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic;&#8230;&#8221; He accomplished his mission with honors -- he comes back as the recipient of the Army&#8217;s Information Assurance Professional of the Year.  Well Done Soldier, Welcome Home!</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Welcome Home -- Joseph Clar</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>As Commander of the HHC, 650th RSG, Captain (CPT) Joseph Clar puts his life on the line to fulfill his oath to America, &#8220;&#8230;to defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic;&#8230;&#8221; He accomplished his mission with honors -- he comes back as the recipient of the Army&#8217;s Information Assurance Professional of the Year.  Well Done Soldier, Welcome Home!</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>VA MOVE Success Story, Ms. Jean Fitzgerald</title> 
			<link>http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/features/VA_MOVE_Success_Story_Ms_Jean_Fitzgerald.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:30:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/images/JeanFitzgerald_Teaser.JPG" alt="Photo of Ms. Jean Fitzgerald " title="Photo of Ms. Jean Fitzgerald "><div>]]>Preventive care is just as important as health care is to a Veteran that succumbs to conditions of war.   As a 70% disabled Veteran of the United States Navy, Ms. Jean Fitzgerald was introduced by her VA Primary Care Provider to the M.O.V.E. Program.  After months of training and dieting, she is now able to take the next step--she&#39;s going to run in the LVTC 28th Annual Forest Challenge 6 Mile Run on Mount Charleston on September 17, 2011.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Photo of Ms. Jean Fitzgerald </hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Preventive care is just as important as health care is to a Veteran that succumbs to conditions of war.   As a 70% disabled Veteran of the United States Navy, Ms. Jean Fitzgerald was introduced by her VA Primary Care Provider to the M.O.V.E. Program.  After months of training and dieting, she is now able to take the next step--she&#39;s going to run in the LVTC 28th Annual Forest Challenge 6 Mile Run on Mount Charleston on September 17, 2011.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">VA MOVE Success Story</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Preventive care is just as important as health care is to a Veteran that succumbs to conditions of war.   As a 70% disabled Veteran of the United States Navy, Ms. Jean Fitzgerald was introduced by her VA Primary Care Provider to the M.O.V.E. Program.  After months of training and dieting, she is now able to take the next step--she&#39;s going to run in the LVTC 28th Annual Forest Challenge 6 Mile Run on Mount Charleston on September 17, 2011.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>2011 Welcome Home Celebration</title> 
			<link>http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/features/2011_Welcome_Home_Celebration.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 14:45:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/images/WelcomeHome_WWIIVets_Teaser.jpg" alt="World War II Veterans honored at the 2010 Welcome Home Celebration" title="World War II Veterans honored at the 2010 Welcome Home Celebration"><div>]]>VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System will be hosting a Welcome Home event, June 6, 2011, &#34;D-Day&#34;.   Veterans,     and active duty members preparing to separate from service, are encouraged to attend.  There will be nearly 100 local vendors there for you to show their gratitude for a &#8220;Job Well Done!&#8221; <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System will be hosting a Welcome Home event, June 6, 2011, &#34;D-Day&#34;.   Veterans,     and active duty members preparing to separate from service, are encouraged to attend.  There will be nearly 100 local vendors there for you to show their gratitude for a &#8220;Job Well Done!&#8221; </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">2011 Welcome Home Celebration</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System will be hosting a Welcome Home event, June 6, 2011, &#34;D-Day&#34;.   Veterans,     and active duty members preparing to separate from service, are encouraged to attend.  There will be nearly 100 local vendors there for you to show their gratitude for a &#8220;Job Well Done!&#8221; </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>National Nurses Week, May 6 - 12, 2011</title> 
			<link>http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/features/National_Nurses_Week_May.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 16:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/images/DrK_NursesBanquet.JPG" alt="Dr. Komanduri Expressing Appreciation in Recognition of Nurses Week" title="Dr. Komanduri Expressing Appreciation in Recognition of Nurses Week"><div>]]>We are honored to recognize the hard work and dedication of all the nurses working in the VA.  &#8220;Nurses are the backbone of our health care delivery system&#8221; said Mr. John Bright, Director of the VA in Southern Nevada.  &#34;Nurses are the front liners who attend to the needs of our Veterans, answering the call 24/7, 365 days a year.&#34;<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">We are honored to recognize the hard work and dedication of all the nurses working in the VA.  &#8220;Nurses are the backbone of our health care delivery system&#8221; said Mr. John Bright, Director of the VA in Southern Nevada.  &#34;Nurses are the front liners who attend to the needs of our Veterans, answering the call 24/7, 365 days a year.&#34;</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">National Nurses Week</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>We are honored to recognize the hard work and dedication of all the nurses working in the VA.  &#8220;Nurses are the backbone of our health care delivery system&#8221; said Mr. John Bright, Director of the VA in Southern Nevada.  &#34;Nurses are the front liners who attend to the needs of our Veterans, answering the call 24/7, 365 days a year.&#34;</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>VA Volunary Services, Volunteer Recognition Banquet</title> 
			<link>http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/features/VA_Volunary_Services_Recognition_Banquet.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:45:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/images/TeaserVoluntaryService.jpg" alt="Table Setting for Annual Volunteer Awards Banquet" title="Table Setting for Annual Volunteer Awards Banquet"><div>]]>VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System honors Volunteers for their tremendous contribution to our health care system at the Annual VA Volunteer Awards Banquet held recently at the Golden Nugget Hotel.  Unlike paid staff, Volunteers are not drawn by a paycheck; instead they are driven by a sincere desire to be of service and they choose to be part of the VASNHS team.  Join us.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System honors Volunteers for their tremendous contribution to our health care system at the Annual VA Volunteer Awards Banquet held recently at the Golden Nugget Hotel.  Unlike paid staff, Volunteers are not drawn by a paycheck; instead they are driven by a sincere desire to be of service and they choose to be part of the VASNHS team.  Join us.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Volunteer Recognition Banquet</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System honors Volunteers for their tremendous contribution to our health care system at the Annual VA Volunteer Awards Banquet held recently at the Golden Nugget Hotel.  Unlike paid staff, Volunteers are not drawn by a paycheck; instead they are driven by a sincere desire to be of service and they choose to be part of the VASNHS team.  Join us.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Faith-Based and Community Organization Roundtable</title> 
			<link>http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/features/Faith_Based_and_Community_Organization_Roundtable.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:50:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/images/Faith_Based_Teaser2.jpg" alt="VBA Faith-Based Rountable Team" title="VBA Faith-Based Rountable Team"><div>]]>The Veterans  Benefit Administration hosted the highly successful Faith-Based and Community Organizations Roundtable event at the Las Vegas Gold Coast Hotel on Feb 24, 2011.  Over 180 participants attended to discuss ways local faith-based and community organizations can collaborate with the VA to eliminate homelessness and unemployment for the Veterans of Southern Nevada.  <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">The Veterans  Benefit Administration hosted the highly successful Faith-Based and Community Organizations Roundtable event at the Las Vegas Gold Coast Hotel on Feb 24, 2011.  Over 180 participants attended to discuss ways local faith-based and community organizations can collaborate with the VA to eliminate homelessness and unemployment for the Veterans of Southern Nevada.  </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Faith-Based Roundtable</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The Veterans  Benefit Administration hosted the highly successful Faith-Based and Community Organizations Roundtable event at the Las Vegas Gold Coast Hotel on Feb 24, 2011.  Over 180 participants attended to discuss ways local faith-based and community organizations can collaborate with the VA to eliminate homelessness and unemployment for the Veterans of Southern Nevada.  </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>VA MOVE Program -- Success Story in Las Vegas</title> 
			<link>http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/features/VA_MOVE_Program_Success_Story_in_Las_Vegas.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/images/Mr_Brown_Photo.jpg" alt="Mr. Lawrence Brown, seeking help at 300 lbs " title="Mr. Lawrence Brown, seeking help at 300 lbs "><div>]]>Mr. Lawrence Brown, 64 year old SCI patient with a history of T-3 paraplegia and diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, visits the VA Dietitian for a diabetic&#39;s diet.  He is referred to the VA MOVE program and looses an amazing 80 pounds!<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">Mr. Lawrence Brown, 64 year old SCI patient with a history of T-3 paraplegia and diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, visits the VA Dietitian for a diabetic&#39;s diet.  He is referred to the VA MOVE program and looses an amazing 80 pounds!</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">MOVE Program Success Story</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Mr. Lawrence Brown, 64 year old SCI patient with a history of T-3 paraplegia and diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, visits the VA Dietitian for a diabetic&#39;s diet.  He is referred to the VA MOVE program and looses an amazing 80 pounds!</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>The Gift of Giving</title> 
			<link>http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/features/Giving.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/images/12DaysOfGiving.jpg" alt="Employees donate 914.8 pounds of food and 80 gifts to the community" title="Employees donate 914.8 pounds of food and 80 gifts to the community"><div>]]>VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System employees opened their hearts for the holiday season.  Karen Lassa (Food Drive) and Atabeira Flores-Finner (Angel Tree) facilitated this year&#39;s &#34;Gift of Giving&#34; events.  Employees donate 914.8 pounds of food, 80 gifts to local students and 50 pounds of school supplies for their teachers.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System employees opened their hearts for the holiday season.  Karen Lassa (Food Drive) and Atabeira Flores-Finner (Angel Tree) facilitated this year&#39;s &#34;Gift of Giving&#34; events.  Employees donate 914.8 pounds of food, 80 gifts to local students and 50 pounds of school supplies for their teachers.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">The Gift of Giving</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System employees opened their hearts for the holiday season.  Karen Lassa (Food Drive) and Atabeira Flores-Finner (Angel Tree) facilitated this year&#39;s &#34;Gift of Giving&#34; events.  Employees donate 914.8 pounds of food, 80 gifts to local students and 50 pounds of school supplies for their teachers.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>VA Dentist, Dr. Jennifer Fong, takes the Oath of Office for the Air Force Reserve</title> 
			<link>http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/features/Dr_Fong.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/images/DrRaybeck_DrFong_oath.jpg" alt="Dr. Jennifer Fong taking Oath of Office administered by Dr. Jerry Raybeck, Col (ret), USAF, DC; both are staff dentists with the VASNHS.  " title="Dr. Jennifer Fong taking Oath of Office administered by Dr. Jerry Raybeck, Col (ret), USAF, DC; both are staff dentists with the VASNHS.  "><div>]]>VA Dentist, Dr. Jennifer Fong, is the Air Force Reserve&#39;s newest recruit as she is takes the Oath of Office at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS).  On November 30, 2010, Dr. Fong joined the ranks of fellow Veterans who work in the VA; providing world-class health care to Veterans in Southern Nevada. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Dr. Jennifer Fong taking Oath of Office administered by Dr. Jerry Raybeck, Col (ret), USAF, DC; both are staff dentists with the VASNHS.  </hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">VA Dentist, Dr. Jennifer Fong, is the Air Force Reserve&#39;s newest recruit as she is takes the Oath of Office at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS).  On November 30, 2010, Dr. Fong joined the ranks of fellow Veterans who work in the VA; providing world-class health care to Veterans in Southern Nevada. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Dr. Jennifer Fong, USAF</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>VA Dentist, Dr. Jennifer Fong, is the Air Force Reserve&#39;s newest recruit as she is takes the Oath of Office at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS).  On November 30, 2010, Dr. Fong joined the ranks of fellow Veterans who work in the VA; providing world-class health care to Veterans in Southern Nevada. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>VA Honors Caregivers Month</title> 
			<link>http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/features/WASP_pilot_Living_History_of_the_United_States_Military.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2010 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.lasvegas.va.gov/LASVEGAS/images/Caregiver_front.jpg" alt="Involvement in her father care; this is a imparative part of the wellness to both patient and caregiver" title="Involvement in her father care; this is a imparative part of the wellness to both patient and caregiver"><div>]]>Caregiver support has always been a priority for the staff at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System and with the new Caregiver Support Program, VA is finding and developing more ways to provide services.  November has been proclaimed by President Obama as National Caregiver Month.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Involvement in her father care; this is a imparative part of the wellness to both patient and caregiver</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Caregiver support has always been a priority for the staff at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System and with the new Caregiver Support Program, VA is finding and developing more ways to provide services.  November has been proclaimed by President Obama as National Caregiver Month.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">VA Honors Caregivers Month</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Caregiver support has always been a priority for the staff at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System and with the new Caregiver Support Program, VA is finding and developing more ways to provide services.  November has been proclaimed by President Obama as National Caregiver Month.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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