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		<title>Local Features - VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System</title>
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			<title>Da Vinci Surgical Technology Now Available at Ann Arbor VA</title> 
			<link>http://www.annarbor.va.gov/ANNARBOR/features/Da_Vinci_Surgical_Robot.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.annarbor.va.gov/ANNARBOR/images/DaVinci_thumbnail.jpg" alt="Da Vinci Surgical Robot" title="Da Vinci Surgical Robot"><div>]]>Surgeons at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System (VAAAHS) recently performed the healthcare system&#8217;s first robotic radical prostatectomy using Da Vinci Technology. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">Surgeons at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System (VAAAHS) recently performed the healthcare system&#8217;s first robotic radical prostatectomy using Da Vinci Technology. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Da Vinci Surgical Technology </hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Surgeons at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System (VAAAHS) recently performed the healthcare system&#8217;s first robotic radical prostatectomy using Da Vinci Technology. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>45 VAAAHS Physicians Named to Best Doctors in America&#174; List</title> 
			<link>http://www.annarbor.va.gov/ANNARBOR/features/Best_Doctors.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.annarbor.va.gov/ANNARBOR/images/doc-xray-thumb.jpg" alt="45 VAAAHS Physicians Named to Best Doctors in America&#174; List" title="45 VAAAHS Physicians Named to Best Doctors in America&#174; List"><div>]]>45 Physicians from the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System Named to Prestigious 2013 Best Doctors In America List&#174; List<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">45 VAAAHS Physicians Named to Best Doctors in America&#174; List</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">45 Physicians from the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System Named to Prestigious 2013 Best Doctors In America List&#174; List</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Best Doctors</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>45 Physicians from the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System Named to Prestigious 2013 Best Doctors In America List&#174; List</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Valentines for Veterans Concert</title> 
			<link>http://www.annarbor.va.gov/ANNARBOR/features/Valentines_for_Veterans.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.annarbor.va.gov/ANNARBOR/images/Tippinthumb.png" alt="Aaron Tippin to perform at 2013 &#34;Valentines for Veterans&#34; Concert" title="Aaron Tippin to perform at 2013 &#34;Valentines for Veterans&#34; Concert"><div>]]>The VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System hosts its first ever Valentines for Veterans Concert featuring Country Music Artist Aaron Tippin.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Aaron Tippin to perform at 2013 &#34;Valentines for Veterans&#34; Concert</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System hosts its first ever Valentines for Veterans Concert featuring Country Music Artist Aaron Tippin.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Valentines for Veterans</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System hosts its first ever Valentines for Veterans Concert featuring Country Music Artist Aaron Tippin.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Eight Tips for Managing Stress</title> 
			<link>http://www.annarbor.va.gov/ANNARBOR/features/Eight_Tips_For_Managing_Stress.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:15:00 EST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.annarbor.va.gov/ANNARBOR/images/thumbnail_holidaystress2.jpg" alt="Feeling Stressed" title="Feeling Stressed"><div>]]>Eight tips for managing stress<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Feeling Stressed</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The holidays are upon us and sometimes the season can be stressful. Learn eight tips to help you manage stress</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Feeling Stressed?</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Eight tips for managing stress</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Substance-use disorders</title> 
			<link>http://www.annarbor.va.gov/ANNARBOR/features/Substance_use_disorders_linked_to_increased_risk_of_death_fo.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.annarbor.va.gov/ANNARBOR/images/Salutethumbnail.jpg" alt="Association between drug, alcohol problems and mortality most prominent in younger Veterans with PTSD, including those from Iraq, Afghanistan" title="Association between drug, alcohol problems and mortality most prominent in younger Veterans with PTSD, including those from Iraq, Afghanistan"><div>]]>Association between drug, alcohol problems and mortality most prominent in younger Veterans with PTSD, including those from Iraq, Afghanistan<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Association between drug, alcohol problems and mortality most prominent in younger Veterans with PTSD, including those from Iraq, Afghanistan</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Association between drug, alcohol problems and mortality most prominent in younger Veterans with PTSD, including those from Iraq, Afghanistan </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Substance-use disorders</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Association between drug, alcohol problems and mortality most prominent in younger Veterans with PTSD, including those from Iraq, Afghanistan</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>New Medical Foster Home Program</title> 
			<link>http://www.annarbor.va.gov/ANNARBOR/features/New_Medical_Foster_Home_Program.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 08:00:00 EST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.annarbor.va.gov/ANNARBOR/images/MFH180.jpg" alt="Medical Foster Home--Where Heroes Meet Angels" title="Medical Foster Home--Where Heroes Meet Angels"><div>]]>Medical Foster Home--Where Heroes Meet Angels<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Medical Foster Home--Where Heroes Meet Angels</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">A Medical Foster Home (MFH) is an Adult Foster Care Home combined with a VA interdisciplinary home care team to provide a safe, home-like environment and an economical long-term care alternative for Veterans who are unable to live independently. </hfs:intro> 
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			<hfs:indexdescription>Medical Foster Home--Where Heroes Meet Angels</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Verlander&#39;s Victory for Veterans </title> 
			<link>http://www.annarbor.va.gov/ANNARBOR/features/VerlanderV4V.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.annarbor.va.gov/ANNARBOR/images/VerlanderV4Vweb.jpg" alt="Justin Verlander&#39;s Victory for Veterans Program is back for a second year. " title="Justin Verlander&#39;s Victory for Veterans Program is back for a second year. "><div>]]>Detroit &amp; Ann Arbor Veterans Enjoy a Game as part of Verlander&#39;s Victory for Veterans Program.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Justin Verlander&#39;s Victory for Veterans Program is back for a second year. </hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Detroit Tiger&#39;s Ace Justin Verlander opens his suite to VA Ann Arbor &amp; VA Detroit injured OEF/OIF Veterans every home game he pitches as part of the Verlander&#39;s Victory for Veterans Program</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Verlander Victory for Veterans</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Detroit &amp; Ann Arbor Veterans Enjoy a Game as part of Verlander&#39;s Victory for Veterans Program.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System No Veteran Dies Alone</title> 
			<link>http://www.annarbor.va.gov/ANNARBOR/features/VA_Ann_Arbor_Healthcare_System_No_Veteran_Dies_Alone.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:00:00 EST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.annarbor.va.gov/ANNARBOR/images/Reema.jpg" alt="No Veteran Dies Alone Volunteer Reema Kadri" title="No Veteran Dies Alone Volunteer Reema Kadri"><div>]]>No Veteran Dies Alone Program at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">No Veteran Dies Alone Volunteer Reema Kadri</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">No Veteran Dies Alone (NVDA) is a program in which specially trained volunteers provide companionship and assistance to Veterans at the VA Ann Arbor Medical Center who are entering the final stages of life. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">No Veteran Dies Alone</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>No Veteran Dies Alone Program at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Veterans Crisis Line</title> 
			<link>http://www.annarbor.va.gov/ANNARBOR/features/Veterans_Crisis_Line.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.annarbor.va.gov/ANNARBOR/images/Badge_SuicidePreventionThumb3.gif" alt="Veterans Crisis Line" title="Veterans Crisis Line"><div>]]>Veterans Crisis Line<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Veterans Crisis Line</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">VHA has founded a national suicide prevention hotline.</hfs:intro> 
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			<title>New Flint CBOC Location</title> 
			<link>http://www.annarbor.va.gov/ANNARBOR/features/New_Flint_CBOC_Location.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:30:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.annarbor.va.gov/ANNARBOR/images/moving.jpg" alt="We&#39;re Moving" title="We&#39;re Moving"><div>]]>New Flint CBOC Location<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">We&#39;re Moving</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System would like to inform you about the new location of the Flint Community-based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC).  We move to a new location effective November 26, 2010.</hfs:intro> 
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