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		<title>Local Features - VA Caribbean Healthcare System</title>
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			<title>Food is Good Medicine </title> 
			<link>http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/features/Food_is_Good_Medicine.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:20:00 ADT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/images/heartthumb.jpg" alt="Heart shaped group of fruits and vegetables" title="Heart shaped group of fruits and vegetables"><div>]]>Choosing the right foods can ward off illness and can maintain good health. Learn more about the right kinds of food to eat&#8212;and those to avoid.  The &#8216;MyPlate&#8217; guide makes it easy.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">Choosing the right foods can ward off illness and can maintain good health. Learn more about the right kinds of food to eat&#8212;and those to avoid.  The &#8216;MyPlate&#8217; guide makes it easy.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Food is Good Medicine</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Choosing the right foods can ward off illness and can maintain good health. Learn more about the right kinds of food to eat&#8212;and those to avoid.  The &#8216;MyPlate&#8217; guide makes it easy.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>E-Donate Is Simple, Speedy, Safe </title> 
			<link>http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/features/E_Donate_Is_Simple_Speedy_Safe.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 10:42:00 ADT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/images/Edonate_thumbnail.jpg" alt="Edonate hand and heart illustration" title="Edonate hand and heart illustration"><div>]]>The new E-Donate service allows community members who wish to give back to Veterans a quick, safe way to pledge their support online. You choose the medical center, the amount, and the account.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">The new E-Donate service allows community members who wish to give back to Veterans a quick, safe way to pledge their support online. You choose the medical center, the amount, and the account.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Make A Difference: E-Donate</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The new E-Donate service allows community members who wish to give back to Veterans a quick, safe way to pledge their support online. You choose the medical center, the amount, and the account.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Get The Facts About Sleep Apnea</title> 
			<link>http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/features/Get_The_Facts_About_Sleep_Apnea.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:50:00 ADT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/images/Sleepthumb.JPG" alt="Woman with her eyes closed" title="Woman with her eyes closed"><div>]]>Having problems sleeping? Sleep Apnea is a common disorder that can cause serious health issues. Learn what to look for to help you decide if you or a loved one need to see a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">Having problems sleeping? Sleep Apnea is a common disorder that can cause serious health issues. Learn what to look for to help you decide if you or a loved one need to see a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Sleep Apnea: Myth Vs. Fact </hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Having problems sleeping? Sleep Apnea is a common disorder that can cause serious health issues. Learn what to look for to help you decide if you or a loved one need to see a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Imaging Advances Improve Veterans Health Care</title> 
			<link>http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/features/Imaging_Advances_Improve_Veterans_Health_Care.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2012 09:00:00 ADT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/images/CTDonut_thumb.jpg" alt="Health technician watches patient undergoing diagnostic test" title="Health technician watches patient undergoing diagnostic test"><div>]]>Advances in diagnostic imaging and the way these images are managed are having a major impact on how disease is diagnosed and treated. Learn more about how Veterans at VA hospitals in Florida and the Caribbean are benefitting.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Health technician watches patient undergoing diagnostic test</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Advances in diagnostic imaging and the way these images are managed are having a major impact on how disease is diagnosed and treated. Learn more about how Veterans at VA hospitals in Florida and the Caribbean are benefitting.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Imaging Advances=Better Care</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Advances in diagnostic imaging and the way these images are managed are having a major impact on how disease is diagnosed and treated. Learn more about how Veterans at VA hospitals in Florida and the Caribbean are benefitting.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>&#8216;Talking&#8217; On-Line To Your VA Health Care Team   </title> 
			<link>http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/features/Talking_On_Line_To_Your_VA_Health_Care_Team.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 08:00:00 ADT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/images/mhvlogo_thumbnail.jpg" alt="My HealtheVet logo " title="My HealtheVet logo "><div>]]>Are you a Veteran who receives VA care? Would you like to avoid co-pays and long wait times on the phone? If so--good news! You can now communicate quickly, safely and securely on-line with your VA health care team. 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">Are you a Veteran who receives VA care? Would you like to avoid co-pays and long wait times on the phone? If so--good news! You can now communicate quickly, safely and securely on-line with your VA health care team. 
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			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Secure Messaging is Here</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Are you a Veteran who receives VA care? Would you like to avoid co-pays and long wait times on the phone? If so--good news! You can now communicate quickly, safely and securely on-line with your VA health care team. 
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			<title>Some Secrets Should be Shared</title> 
			<link>http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/features/Some_Secrets_Should_be_Shared.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 08:00:00 ADT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/images/Doctorandseniorwoman_thumb.jpg" alt="Smiling doctor with nurse in background" title="Smiling doctor with nurse in background"><div>]]>It&#8217;s natural to hide embarrassing secrets from friends and family. But when it comes to your doctor, secrets that pertain to your health should be shared so you can get the best care possible.  <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">It&#8217;s natural to hide embarrassing secrets from friends and family. But when it comes to your doctor, secrets that pertain to your health should be shared so you can get the best care possible.  </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Talking to Your Doctor</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>It&#8217;s natural to hide embarrassing secrets from friends and family. But when it comes to your doctor, secrets that pertain to your health should be shared so you can get the best care possible.  </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Do You Feel Tired? How is your Energy Level?  </title> 
			<link>http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/features/Do_You_Feel_Tired_How_is_your_Energy_Level.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 09:00:00 ADT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/images/Tired-All-The-Time_180x130.jpg" alt="Do You Feel Tired? How is Your Energy Level?" title="Do You Feel Tired? How is Your Energy Level?"><div>]]>Exercise and physical activity are essential for optimal physical and emotional health.  An active lifestyle can help us increase our energy level and physical endurance.  Physical exercise can help us prevent conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity and even certain types of cancer.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Do You Feel Tired? How is Your Energy Level?</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Exercise and physical activity are essential for optimal physical and emotional health.  An active lifestyle can help us increase our energy level and physical endurance.  Physical exercise can help us prevent conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity and even certain types of cancer.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Do You Feel Tired?</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Exercise and physical activity are essential for optimal physical and emotional health.  An active lifestyle can help us increase our energy level and physical endurance.  Physical exercise can help us prevent conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity and even certain types of cancer.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Your Mental Health is Our Concern</title> 
			<link>http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/features/Your_Mental_Health_is_Our_Concern.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 10:00:00 ADT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/images/SadYoungMan_180X130thumb.jpg" alt="Sad young man sits in dark room" title="Sad young man sits in dark room"><div>]]>At VA Caribbean Healthcare System a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team of mental health professionals is standing by to help Veterans struggling with issues that impact their emotional well-being. Learn more about what your local VA is doing and how you or a loved one can get the services you need. Click Here<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Sad young man sits in dark room</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">At VA Caribbean Healthcare System a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team of mental health professionals is standing by to help Veterans struggling with issues that impact their emotional well-being. Learn more about what your local VA is doing and how you or a loved one can get the services you need. Click Here</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Ask for Help? Yes!</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>At VA Caribbean Healthcare System a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team of mental health professionals is standing by to help Veterans struggling with issues that impact their emotional well-being. Learn more about what your local VA is doing and how you or a loved one can get the services you need. Click Here</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Childsafe Program for Veterans and Family Members</title> 
			<link>http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/features/Childsafe_Program.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:00:00 ADT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/images/ChildSafe_180x130.jpg" alt="The Project Childsafe&#174; safety kit " title="The Project Childsafe&#174; safety kit "><div>]]>The VA Caribbean Healthcare System will distribute thousands of Project Childsafe&#174; Gun Locks to Veterans and their families free of charge.The Project Childsafe&#174; safety kit includes a cable lock designed to prohibit unauthorized individuals, including children, from operating the firearm. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">The Project Childsafe&#174; safety kit </hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The VA Caribbean Healthcare System will distribute thousands of Project Childsafe&#174; Gun Locks to Veterans and their families free of charge.The Project Childsafe&#174; safety kit includes a cable lock designed to prohibit unauthorized individuals, including children, from operating the firearm. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Free Gun Locks for Veterans...</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The VA Caribbean Healthcare System will distribute thousands of Project Childsafe&#174; Gun Locks to Veterans and their families free of charge.The Project Childsafe&#174; safety kit includes a cable lock designed to prohibit unauthorized individuals, including children, from operating the firearm. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Designs to Create Awareness on Sexual Assault</title> 
			<link>http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/features/Designs_to_Create_Awareness_on_Sexual_Assault.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:00:00 ADT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/MST_Shirts_180x130.jpg" alt="Clothesline Project Display at VA Medical Center in San Juan" title="Clothesline Project Display at VA Medical Center in San Juan"><div>]]>April has been designated as the month to raise Awareness of Sexual Assault (SAAM). The time to speak is now, breaking silence is a healthy way to start. The VA Caribbean Military Sexual Trauma Support Team have scheduled presentations and exhibitions aimed at promoting awareness on sexual violence. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Clothesline Project Display at VA Medical Center in San Juan</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">April has been designated as the month to raise Awareness of Sexual Assault (SAAM). The time to speak is now, breaking silence is a healthy way to start. The VA Caribbean Military Sexual Trauma Support Team have scheduled presentations and exhibitions aimed at promoting awareness on sexual violence. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Designs to Create Awareness...</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>April has been designated as the month to raise Awareness of Sexual Assault (SAAM). The time to speak is now, breaking silence is a healthy way to start. The VA Caribbean Military Sexual Trauma Support Team have scheduled presentations and exhibitions aimed at promoting awareness on sexual violence. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>A Message to Our Stakeholders </title> 
			<link>http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/features/A_Message_to_Our_Stakeholders.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:00:00 ADT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/images/AR2011thumb.jpg" alt="I Care logo for the Department of Veterans Affairs " title="I Care logo for the Department of Veterans Affairs "><div>]]>VA provides trustworthy, accessible and innovative healthcare. Read about what your VA hospital and others in Florida and the Caribbean have accomplished for Veterans in the nation&#8217;s largest VA healthcare network.             <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">I Care logo for the Department of Veterans Affairs </hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">VA provides trustworthy, accessible and innovative healthcare. Read about what your VA hospital and others in Florida and the Caribbean have accomplished for Veterans in the nation&#8217;s largest VA healthcare network.             </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Exceptional VA Health Care    </hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>VA provides trustworthy, accessible and innovative healthcare. Read about what your VA hospital and others in Florida and the Caribbean have accomplished for Veterans in the nation&#8217;s largest VA healthcare network.             </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Unlock the Power of Healthy Eating</title> 
			<link>http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/features/Unlock_The_HealthEating_Power.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:00:00 ADT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/images/healthLivingFeature_180x130.jpg" alt="Fruit basket with strawberries, blueberries and grapes." title="Fruit basket with strawberries, blueberries and grapes."><div>]]>Your diet is key to your health! You may know that you should eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains, but how much is enough? Which foods are best? What is 8 whole grain, anyway?
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Fruit basket with strawberries, blueberries and grapes.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Your diet is key to your health! You may know that you should eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains, but how much is enough? Which foods are best? What is 8 whole grain, anyway?
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			<hfs:titleshort type="string">The Power Of Healthy Eating...</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Your diet is key to your health! You may know that you should eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains, but how much is enough? Which foods are best? What is 8 whole grain, anyway?
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			<title>New Wellness Magazine for Veterans</title> 
			<link>http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/features/New_Wellness_Magazine_for_Veterans.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:15:00 ADT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/images/Fall2011_thumb_revised.jpg" alt="Front cover of the Veterans Health Matters magazine with available now text highlighted" title="Front cover of the Veterans Health Matters magazine with available now text highlighted"><div>]]>Veterans Health Matters is a new wellness magazine developed for Veterans receiving care in the VA Sunshine Healthcare Network of hospitals and clinics. The Fall 2011 issue is on-line now.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Front cover of the Veterans Health Matters magazine with available now text highlighted</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Veterans Health Matters is a new wellness magazine developed for Veterans receiving care in the VA Sunshine Healthcare Network of hospitals and clinics. The Fall 2011 issue is on-line now.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Veterans Health Matters</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Veterans Health Matters is a new wellness magazine developed for Veterans receiving care in the VA Sunshine Healthcare Network of hospitals and clinics. The Fall 2011 issue is on-line now.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Heroes are all around us...</title> 
			<link>http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/features/Heroes_are_all_around_us.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:52:00 ADT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/images/Emanuel_Feature_180x130.jpg" alt="Young OIF Veteran With Ski Mask Looking Into the Camera." title="Young OIF Veteran With Ski Mask Looking Into the Camera."><div>]]>When we think about heroes; what usually comes to mind is the story of super heroes we heard when we were young or super soldier personalities commonly portrayed at the movies. What we sometimes fail to see and realize, is that they live and work among us.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Young OIF Veteran With Ski Mask Looking Into the Camera.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">When we think about heroes; what usually comes to mind is the story of super heroes we heard when we were young or super soldier personalities commonly portrayed at the movies. What we sometimes fail to see and realize, is that they live and work among us.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Heroes Are All Around Us</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>When we think about heroes; what usually comes to mind is the story of super heroes we heard when we were young or super soldier personalities commonly portrayed at the movies. What we sometimes fail to see and realize, is that they live and work among us.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Strive For (and Maintain) a  Healthy Weight </title> 
			<link>http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/features/Strive_For_and_Maintain_a_Healthy_Weight.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:03:00 ADT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/images/healthlvingWeight_180x130.jpg" alt="Healthy living illustration with words Manage Weight" title="Healthy living illustration with words Manage Weight"><div>]]>Maintaining a healthy weight will help you prevent and control many diseases and conditions.  Learn more about all the health benefits of keeping your weight under control.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Healthy living illustration with words Manage Weight</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Maintaining a healthy weight will help you prevent and control many diseases and conditions.  Learn more about all the health benefits of keeping your weight under control.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Strive for a Healthy Weight </hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Maintaining a healthy weight will help you prevent and control many diseases and conditions.  Learn more about all the health benefits of keeping your weight under control.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>The Intelligent Operating Room</title> 
			<link>http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/features/The_Intelligent_OR_VACaribbean.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:00:00 ADT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/images/Smart_OR_VACaribbean_180x130.jpg" alt="The Intelligent OR" title="The Intelligent OR"><div>]]>The Department of Veterans Affairs of San Juan, Puerto Rico recently invested more than $6.5 million in improving the hospital&#8217;s healthcare services to become one of the first medical facilities on the Island to launch fully integrated voice-controlled, high-definition digital operating rooms.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">The Intelligent OR</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The Department of Veterans Affairs of San Juan, Puerto Rico recently invested more than $6.5 million in improving the hospital&#8217;s healthcare services to become one of the first medical facilities on the Island to launch fully integrated voice-controlled, high-definition digital operating rooms.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">The Intelligent OR...</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The Department of Veterans Affairs of San Juan, Puerto Rico recently invested more than $6.5 million in improving the hospital&#8217;s healthcare services to become one of the first medical facilities on the Island to launch fully integrated voice-controlled, high-definition digital operating rooms.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Renovation and Expansion of Healthcare Facilities for Veterans</title> 
			<link>http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/features/Renovation_and_Expansion_of_Healthcare_Facilities_for_Veterans.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:00:00 ADT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/images/OPAcornerstone180x130.jpg" alt="Photo: Wanda Mims, Director, VA Caribbean" title="Photo: Wanda Mims, Director, VA Caribbean"><div>]]>A new $47.5 million construction will provide additional space for exam rooms and supporting clinical functions in the existing outpatient-clinic building of the VA Caribbean Healthcare System. Construction is expected to be completed in fall 2012.  <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Photo: Wanda Mims, Director, VA Caribbean</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">A new $47.5 million construction will provide additional space for exam rooms and supporting clinical functions in the existing outpatient-clinic building of the VA Caribbean Healthcare System. Construction is expected to be completed in fall 2012.  </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Better Facilities, Better Care</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>A new $47.5 million construction will provide additional space for exam rooms and supporting clinical functions in the existing outpatient-clinic building of the VA Caribbean Healthcare System. Construction is expected to be completed in fall 2012.  </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>New Health Care Services for Veterans in St John, USVI</title> 
			<link>http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/features/New_Health_Care_Services_for_Veterans_in_St_John_USVI.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 13:00:00 ADT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/Images/StJohn180x130.jpg" alt="Honorable Lieutenant Governor Gregory Francis and Wamda Mims, Director VA Caribbean" title="Honorable Lieutenant Governor Gregory Francis and Wamda Mims, Director VA Caribbean"><div>]]>&#8220;Providing world class health care close to where our Veterans live has long been a goal of the VA and the VA Caribbean Healthcare System,&#8221; said Wanda Mims. In partnership with the Myrah Keating Smith Community Health Center, VA is now offering primary care, laboratory and radiology services to Veterans who are enrolled for care through the VA Caribbean Healthcare System. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Honorable Lieutenant Governor Gregory Francis and Wamda Mims, Director VA Caribbean</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">&#8220;Providing world class health care close to where our Veterans live has long been a goal of the VA and the VA Caribbean Healthcare System,&#8221; said Wanda Mims. In partnership with the Myrah Keating Smith Community Health Center, VA is now offering primary care, laboratory and radiology services to Veterans who are enrolled for care through the VA Caribbean Healthcare System. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">New VA Services in St. John</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>&#8220;Providing world class health care close to where our Veterans live has long been a goal of the VA and the VA Caribbean Healthcare System,&#8221; said Wanda Mims. In partnership with the Myrah Keating Smith Community Health Center, VA is now offering primary care, laboratory and radiology services to Veterans who are enrolled for care through the VA Caribbean Healthcare System. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Perfect Recipe for the Holidays</title> 
			<link>http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/features/Perfect_Recipe_for_the_Holidays.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2010 06:00:00 ADT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/images/HolidayMeal180x130.jpg" alt="VA employees preparing holiday dish for Veterans" title="VA employees preparing holiday dish for Veterans"><div>]]>He is a Veteran who knows how to cook the perfect recipe for the holidays. Emilio Rosa Negron, Cook Foreman, leads the team confectioning the delicious &#8220;pasteles&#8221;; a common dish, typically served during the Christmas holidays in the Caribbean.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">VA employees preparing holiday dish for Veterans</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">He is a Veteran who knows how to cook the perfect recipe for the holidays. Emilio Rosa Negron, Cook Foreman, leads the team confectioning the delicious &#8220;pasteles&#8221;; a common dish, typically served during the Christmas holidays in the Caribbean.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Perfect Dish for the Holidays</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>He is a Veteran who knows how to cook the perfect recipe for the holidays. Emilio Rosa Negron, Cook Foreman, leads the team confectioning the delicious &#8220;pasteles&#8221;; a common dish, typically served during the Christmas holidays in the Caribbean.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Healthy Veterans; Healthy Employees</title> 
			<link>http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/features/Healthy_Veterans_and_Healthy_Employees.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:00:00 ADT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/images/MOVE180x130.jpg" alt="MOVE 5K Marathon Photo" title="MOVE 5K Marathon Photo"><div>]]>Just a few days before Thanksgiving, Veterans and employees of the VA Caribbean Healthcare System participated in an event that promotes health and wellbeing; the annual MOVE 5K marathon.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">MOVE 5K Marathon Photo</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Just a few days before Thanksgiving, Veterans and employees of the VA Caribbean Healthcare System participated in an event that promotes health and wellbeing; the annual MOVE 5K marathon.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Healthy Veterans and Employees</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Just a few days before Thanksgiving, Veterans and employees of the VA Caribbean Healthcare System participated in an event that promotes health and wellbeing; the annual MOVE 5K marathon.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>National Influenza Vaccination Week Dec. 5-11</title> 
			<link>http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/features/National_Influenza_Vaccination_Week_Dec_5_11.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 ADT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/images/ManwithFlu180x130.jpg" alt="Man with flu" title="Man with flu"><div>]]>Each year in the U.S., the flu causes over 226,000 hospitalizations and about 36,000 deaths.  How to Protect Yourself.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Man with flu</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Each year in the U.S., the flu causes over 226,000 hospitalizations and about 36,000 deaths.  How to Protect Yourself.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">National Influenza Vaccination</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Each year in the U.S., the flu causes over 226,000 hospitalizations and about 36,000 deaths.  How to Protect Yourself.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>November: National Family Caregiver&#8217;s Month</title> 
			<link>http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/features/NOVEMBER_NATIONAL_FAMILY_CAREGIVER_S_MONTH.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2010 17:00:00 ADT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/images/CareGiver180x130.jpg" alt="Young Nurse checks the blood pressure of a senior Veteran" title="Young Nurse checks the blood pressure of a senior Veteran"><div>]]>According to National Alliance for Care giving, many of us help older, sick, or disabled relatives and friends daily. However, we don&#39;t think of ourselves as caregivers. Although care giving can be rewarding, the demands are intense and can lead to stress and fatigue.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Young Nurse checks the blood pressure of a senior Veteran</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">According to National Alliance for Care giving, many of us help older, sick, or disabled relatives and friends daily. However, we don&#39;t think of ourselves as caregivers. Although care giving can be rewarding, the demands are intense and can lead to stress and fatigue.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Family Caregivers Month</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>According to National Alliance for Care giving, many of us help older, sick, or disabled relatives and friends daily. However, we don&#39;t think of ourselves as caregivers. Although care giving can be rewarding, the demands are intense and can lead to stress and fatigue.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Affirming the Commitment to our Veterans</title> 
			<link>http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/features/Comerio_Dedication_Ceremony.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 17:00:00 ADT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/images/ComerioFeature180x130.jpg" alt="Picture: Veteran slutes flags" title="Picture: Veteran slutes flags"><div>]]>With rural clinics, Veterans get their care right where they need it, close to their homes. These clinics focus on primary care and preventive medicine. We want to keep Veterans well said Dr. Ramon Guerrido, Associate Director for Primary Care, during the dedication ceremony of the new VA Rural Health Clinic in Comerio.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Picture: Veteran slutes flags</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">With rural clinics, Veterans get their care right where they need it, close to their homes. These clinics focus on primary care and preventive medicine. We want to keep Veterans well said Dr. Ramon Guerrido, Associate Director for Primary Care, during the dedication ceremony of the new VA Rural Health Clinic in Comerio.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Affirming the Commitment</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>With rural clinics, Veterans get their care right where they need it, close to their homes. These clinics focus on primary care and preventive medicine. We want to keep Veterans well said Dr. Ramon Guerrido, Associate Director for Primary Care, during the dedication ceremony of the new VA Rural Health Clinic in Comerio.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>VISN 8 Clinical Video Telehealth VT Mini Residency Training</title> 
			<link>http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/features/residency_training.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 08:00:00 ADT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.caribbean.va.gov/CARIBBEAN/images/story180x130.jpg" alt="One of the participants utilizing one of our high definition Tandberg Intern Units with the ENT peripheral and the image itself being displayed on HD monitor." title="One of the participants utilizing one of our high definition Tandberg Intern Units with the ENT peripheral and the image itself being displayed on HD monitor."><div>]]>As part of the Clinical Track, the RMTTC provided hands on training for VTC equipment and peripherals most commonly used. In the image you can observe one of the participants utilizing one of our high definition Tandberg Intern Units with the ENT peripheral and the image itself being displayed on HD monitor.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">One of the participants utilizing one of our high definition Tandberg Intern Units with the ENT peripheral and the image itself being displayed on HD monitor.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">As part of the Clinical Track, the RMTTC provided hands on training for VTC equipment and peripherals most commonly used. In the image you can observe one of the participants utilizing one of our high definition Tandberg Intern Units with the ENT peripheral and the image itself being displayed on HD monitor.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Telehealth VT Mini Residency</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>As part of the Clinical Track, the RMTTC provided hands on training for VTC equipment and peripherals most commonly used. In the image you can observe one of the participants utilizing one of our high definition Tandberg Intern Units with the ENT peripheral and the image itself being displayed on HD monitor.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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