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		<title>Local Features - Chillicothe VA Medical Center</title>
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			<title>E-Donate is Simple, Speedy, Safe</title> 
			<link>http://www.chillicothe.va.gov/CHILLICOTHE/features/E_Donate_is_Simple_Speedy_Safe.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.chillicothe.va.gov/CHILLICOTHE/images/Edonate_thumbnail.jpg" alt="Edonate hands and heart illustration" title="Edonate hands 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.<![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.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Revised Campus and Facility Master Plan</title> 
			<link>http://www.chillicothe.va.gov/CHILLICOTHE/features/Revised_Campus_Facility_Master_Plan.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:00:00 EST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.chillicothe.va.gov/CHILLICOTHE/images/BURR_thumbnail.jpg" alt="Construction crews working on the remodeling of the new Community Living Center in Building 210" title="Construction crews working on the remodeling of the new Community Living Center in Building 210"><div>]]>Chillicothe VAMC Revised Campus &amp; Facility Master Plan<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Construction crews working on the remodeling of the new Community Living Center in Building 210</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The Chillicothe Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) is implementing its revised Campus &amp; Facility Master Plan which includes a variety of changes to its campus, aimed at better fulfilling its mission of providing high-quality health care for area Veterans.  </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Revised Facility Master Plan</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Chillicothe VAMC Revised Campus &amp; Facility Master Plan</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Veteran Uses Home Telehealth To Bring Diabetes Under Control</title> 
			<link>http://www.chillicothe.va.gov/CHILLICOTHE/features/Veteran_Uses_Home_Telehealth_To_Bring_Diabetes_Under_Control.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.chillicothe.va.gov/CHILLICOTHE/images/Feature/Bingham-T.jpg" alt="Veteran working with Health Buddy&#174;." title="Veteran working with Health Buddy&#174;."><div>]]>Rural Veteran improves diabetes without travelling to VAMC.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Veteran working with Health Buddy&#174;.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Rural Veteran improves diabetes without travelling to VAMC.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Diabetes controlled at home</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Rural Veteran improves diabetes without travelling to VAMC.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Five Year Plan for Ending Homelessness for Veterans</title> 
			<link>http://www.chillicothe.va.gov/CHILLICOTHE/features/Homeless_Veterans.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:30:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.chillicothe.va.gov/CHILLICOTHE/images/Feature/Thumb_HCFHV.jpg" alt="Veteran living under a bridge with graffiti in background." title="Veteran living under a bridge with graffiti in background."><div>]]>VISN 10&#39;s Five Year Plan to end homelessness among Veterans.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">VISN 10 has developed a Five Year Plan to end homelessness among Veterans that is centered on VHA&#8217;s six strategic pillars.  Each pillar is important to have in place for the plan to be successful.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">VISN 10&#39;s Five Year Plan</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>VISN 10&#39;s Five Year Plan to end homelessness among Veterans.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Million Veteran Program</title> 
			<link>http://www.chillicothe.va.gov/CHILLICOTHE/features/Million_Veteran_Program.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 16:00:00 EST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.chillicothe.va.gov/CHILLICOTHE/images/Feature/Thumb_MVP.jpg" alt="Million Veteran Program: A Partnership with Veterans" title="Million Veteran Program: A Partnership with Veterans"><div>]]>New research is paving the way for Veterans to receive medical treatment based on their genetic makeup.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Million Veteran Program: A Partnership with Veterans</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">New research is paving the way for Veterans to receive medical treatment based on their genetic makeup.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Million Veteran Research</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>New research is paving the way for Veterans to receive medical treatment based on their genetic makeup.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Meet the New Caregiver Support Coordinator for the Chillicothe VAMC</title> 
			<link>http://www.chillicothe.va.gov/CHILLICOTHE/features/Meet_the_New_Caregiver_Support_Coordinator_for_the_Chillicothe_VAMC.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.chillicothe.va.gov/CHILLICOTHE/images/Caregiver_thumb.jpg" alt="Cindy Clark, LISW-S, BCD, Caregiver Support Coordinator for the Chillicothe VAMC" title="Cindy Clark, LISW-S, BCD, Caregiver Support Coordinator for the Chillicothe VAMC"><div>]]>Meet the New Caregiver Support Coordinator for the Chillicothe VAMC<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Cindy Clark, LISW-S, BCD, Caregiver Support Coordinator for the Chillicothe VAMC</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Caregivers are the critical link to ensuring Veterans receive the highest quality care. Read about some of the local support services available to caregivers. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Caregiver Support Coordinator</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Meet the New Caregiver Support Coordinator for the Chillicothe VAMC</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Hospice and Palliative Care</title> 
			<link>http://www.chillicothe.va.gov/CHILLICOTHE/features/Hospice_and_Palliative_Care.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.chillicothe.va.gov/CHILLICOTHE/images/Thumb_Cleveland_FLA.jpg" alt="Heroes Harbor Family space at Cleveland VAMC." title="Heroes Harbor Family space at Cleveland VAMC."><div>]]>Hospice and Palliative Care in VISN 10.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Heroes Harbor Family space at Cleveland VAMC.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Hospice and Palliative Care: ensuring reliable access for all Veterans.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Hospice and Palliative Care</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Hospice and Palliative Care in VISN 10.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Chillicothe VAMC Caregiver Support</title> 
			<link>http://www.chillicothe.va.gov/CHILLICOTHE/features/Chillicothe_VAMC_Caregiver_Support.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:30:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.chillicothe.va.gov/CHILLICOTHE/images/CareGiverS.jpg" alt="Michelle Copley, Caregiver Support Coordinator for the Chillicothe VAMC" title="Michelle Copley, Caregiver Support Coordinator for the Chillicothe VAMC"><div>]]>Caregivers are the critical link to ensuring Veterans receive the highest quality care.  Read about some of the local support services available to caregivers.  <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Michelle Copley, Caregiver Support Coordinator for the Chillicothe VAMC</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Caregivers are the critical link to ensuring Veterans receive the highest quality care.  Read about some of the local support services available to caregivers.  </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Caregiver Support</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Caregivers are the critical link to ensuring Veterans receive the highest quality care.  Read about some of the local support services available to caregivers.  </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>National Family Caregivers Month</title> 
			<link>http://www.chillicothe.va.gov/CHILLICOTHE/features/National_Family_Caregivers_Month.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.chillicothe.va.gov/CHILLICOTHE/images/Caregiver-thumb2.jpg" alt="An inpatient sitting in front of the fireplace in the patient library" title="An inpatient sitting in front of the fireplace in the patient library"><div>]]>Family Caregivers Month
The Chillicothe VAMC honors the selfless service of our nation&#8217;s caregivers. Read about some of the programs available to help ease their burden.
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">An inpatient sitting in front of the fireplace in the patient library</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The Chillicothe VAMC honors the selfless service of our nation&#39;s caregivers. Read about some of the programs available to help ease their burden.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Family Caregivers Month</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Family Caregivers Month
The Chillicothe VAMC honors the selfless service of our nation&#8217;s caregivers. Read about some of the programs available to help ease their burden.
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			<title>Stand Down 2010</title> 
			<link>http://www.chillicothe.va.gov/CHILLICOTHE/features/Stand_Down_2010.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.chillicothe.va.gov/CHILLICOTHE/images/StandDown180x130.jpg" alt="People participate in an activity as part of the recent Stand Down at the Chillicothe VAMC" title="People participate in an activity as part of the recent Stand Down at the Chillicothe VAMC"><div>]]>The Chillicothe VAMC partnered with County Veteran Service Offices, local and regional shelters, and the community to provide care to homeless veterans at the local Stand Down.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">People participate in an activity as part of the recent Stand Down at the Chillicothe VAMC</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">While homelessness is easily recognized in the city, rural homelessness is easily hidden, camping out in a farmer&#39;s field, sleeping in abandoned houses or staying in a friend or family members basement or barn.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Stand Down 2010</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The Chillicothe VAMC partnered with County Veteran Service Offices, local and regional shelters, and the community to provide care to homeless veterans at the local Stand Down.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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