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		<title>Local Features - Martinsburg VA Medical Center</title>
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			<title>Local Veterans to compete in Golden Age Games</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/Local_Veterans_compete_in_Golden_Age_Games.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/GAGthumb.jpg" alt="Photo of VA National Golden Age Games Logo." title="Photo of VA National Golden Age Games Logo."><div>]]>Thirteen Veteran patients from the Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center are heading to Buffalo, N.Y., May 30 to June 4 to participate in the National Veterans Golden Age Games. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">Thirteen Veteran patients from the Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center are heading to Buffalo, N.Y., May 30 to June 4 to participate in the National Veterans Golden Age Games. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Golden Age Games</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Thirteen Veteran patients from the Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center are heading to Buffalo, N.Y., May 30 to June 4 to participate in the National Veterans Golden Age Games. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Local military family continues tradition</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/Local_military_family_continues_tradition.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 15:51:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/baptismthumb.jpg" alt="Photo of historic chapel at Martinsburg VA Medical Center" title="Photo of historic chapel at Martinsburg VA Medical Center"><div>]]>Air National Guardsman Staff Sgt. Joseph Harper and family gathered Mother&#8217;s Day for a service at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center&#8217;s historic chapel, where in 1981 he and twin brother, Joel Harper, were baptized. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">Air National Guardsman Staff Sgt. Joseph Harper and family gathered Mother&#8217;s Day for a service at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center&#8217;s historic chapel, where in 1981 he and twin brother, Joel Harper, were baptized. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Family Continues Tradition</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Air National Guardsman Staff Sgt. Joseph Harper and family gathered Mother&#8217;s Day for a service at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center&#8217;s historic chapel, where in 1981 he and twin brother, Joel Harper, were baptized. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Thank you for helping us redesign our website</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/New_Website.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 05:05:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/newwebsitethumb.jpg" alt="Our new look is designed to help you easily and quickly access information with intuitive and easy-to-use navigation. Welcome to the new, improved Martinsburg VA Medical Center website." title="Our new look is designed to help you easily and quickly access information with intuitive and easy-to-use navigation. Welcome to the new, improved Martinsburg VA Medical Center website."><div>]]>Our new look is designed to help you easily and quickly access information with intuitive and easy-to-use navigation. Welcome to the new, improved Martinsburg VA Medical Center website.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Our new look is designed to help you easily and quickly access information with intuitive and easy-to-use navigation. Welcome to the new, improved Martinsburg VA Medical Center website.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Our new look is designed to help you easily and quickly access information with intuitive and easy-to-use navigation. Welcome to the new, improved Martinsburg VA Medical Center website.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Thank you</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Our new look is designed to help you easily and quickly access information with intuitive and easy-to-use navigation. Welcome to the new, improved Martinsburg VA Medical Center website.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Martinsburg VAMC invites community to Earth Day event</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/Martinsburg_VAMC_invites_community_to_Earth_Day_event.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:23:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/2013EarthDayThumb.jpg" alt="Photo of Earth for 2013 Earth Day article" title="Photo of Earth for 2013 Earth Day article"><div>]]>The Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center is inviting the community to attend its Earth Day Celebration and Recognition open house April 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">The Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center is inviting the community to attend its Earth Day Celebration and Recognition open house April 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Earth Day 2013</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center is inviting the community to attend its Earth Day Celebration and Recognition open house April 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>The eHeroes Outreach Newsletter</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/The_eHeroes_Outreach_Newsletter.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:52:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/eHeroesThumb.jpg" alt="Photo of eHeroes Outreach newsletter logo" title="Photo of eHeroes Outreach newsletter logo"><div>]]>It&#8217;s now easier than ever to see what&#8217;s going on at the Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The &#8220;eHeroes Outreach&#8221; electronic newsletter just launched. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">It&#8217;s now easier than ever to see what&#8217;s going on at the Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The &#8220;eHeroes Outreach&#8221; electronic newsletter just launched. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">eHeroes Outreach Newsletter</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>It&#8217;s now easier than ever to see what&#8217;s going on at the Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The &#8220;eHeroes Outreach&#8221; electronic newsletter just launched. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Operation Newton</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/Operation_Newton.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:06:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/newtonthumb2.jpg" alt="Photo depicting emergency exercise, Operation Newton, scheduled to take place at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center April 4" title="Photo depicting emergency exercise, Operation Newton, scheduled to take place at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center April 4"><div>]]>The Martinsburg Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Martinsburg, W.Va. will be conducting a full-scale emergency preparedness exercise involving local, state and federal agencies, Thursday, April 4 from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">The Martinsburg Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Martinsburg, W.Va. will be conducting a full-scale emergency preparedness exercise involving local, state and federal agencies, Thursday, April 4 from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Operation Newton</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The Martinsburg Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Martinsburg, W.Va. will be conducting a full-scale emergency preparedness exercise involving local, state and federal agencies, Thursday, April 4 from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>National Professional Social Worker Month</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/National_Professional_Social_Worker_Month.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:55:00 EST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/socialworkerthumb.jpg" alt="Photo of National Professional Social Worker Month logo" title="Photo of National Professional Social Worker Month logo"><div>]]>March is National Professional Social Worker Month. Department of Veterans Affairs Social Work&#8217;s mission is to maximize health and well-being for Veterans, their families and caregivers using psychosocial interventions. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">March is National Professional Social Worker Month. Department of Veterans Affairs Social Work&#8217;s mission is to maximize health and well-being for Veterans, their families and caregivers using psychosocial interventions. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Social Worker Month</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>March is National Professional Social Worker Month. Department of Veterans Affairs Social Work&#8217;s mission is to maximize health and well-being for Veterans, their families and caregivers using psychosocial interventions. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Martinsburg VAMC remembers fallen heroes</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/Martinsburg_VAMC_remembers_fallen_heroes.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:48:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/chaplain/13-02-27MemorialServiceThumb.jpg" alt="Photo of hands holding a book" title="Photo of hands holding a book"><div>]]>The Martinsburg VA Medical Center Chaplain Service will hold its quarterly memorial service Feb. 27 at 1 p.m. in the 2nd floor Chapel.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">The Martinsburg VA Medical Center Chaplain Service will hold its quarterly memorial service Feb. 27 at 1 p.m. in the 2nd floor Chapel.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Memorial Service</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The Martinsburg VA Medical Center Chaplain Service will hold its quarterly memorial service Feb. 27 at 1 p.m. in the 2nd floor Chapel.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>E-Donate Is Simple, Speedy, Safe </title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/E_Donate_Is_Simple_Speedy_Safe.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:04:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/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>Martinsburg VAMC kicks off Salute to Veteran Patients Week</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/National_Salute_to_Veteran_Patients_Week_kicks_off_at_Martin.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Sun, 10 Feb 2013 14:27:00 EST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/13-02-10SalutetoVeteransThumb.jpg" alt="U.S. Navy&#8217;s Bluegrass Band Country Current performs at National Salute to Veteran Patients Week" title="U.S. Navy&#8217;s Bluegrass Band Country Current performs at National Salute to Veteran Patients Week"><div>]]>The Martinsburg VA Medical Center began its festivities to celebrate National Salute to Veteran Patients Week Sunday with music from the U.S. Navy&#8217;s Bluegrass Band Country Current.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">U.S. Navy&#8217;s Bluegrass Band Country Current performs at National Salute to Veteran Patients Week</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The Martinsburg VA Medical Center began its festivities to celebrate National Salute to Veteran Patients Week Sunday with music from the U.S. Navy&#8217;s Bluegrass Band Country Current.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Salute to Veteran Patients</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The Martinsburg VA Medical Center began its festivities to celebrate National Salute to Veteran Patients Week Sunday with music from the U.S. Navy&#8217;s Bluegrass Band Country Current.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Martinsburg VA Medical Center visitor and flu information</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/Martinsburg_VA_Medical_Center_visitor_and_flu_information.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:22:00 EST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/13-1-15FeatureThumb.jpg" alt="Woman sneezing" title="Woman sneezing"><div>]]>MARTINSBURG, W.Va. &#8211; In an effort to protect Veterans and staff, the Martinsburg VA Medical Center (VAMC) is asking visitors experiencing any flu-like symptoms to refrain from visiting the medical center. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">MARTINSBURG, W.Va. &#8211; In an effort to protect Veterans and staff, the Martinsburg VA Medical Center (VAMC) is asking visitors experiencing any flu-like symptoms to refrain from visiting the medical center. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Visitor Information</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>MARTINSBURG, W.Va. &#8211; In an effort to protect Veterans and staff, the Martinsburg VA Medical Center (VAMC) is asking visitors experiencing any flu-like symptoms to refrain from visiting the medical center. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Martinsburg VA advises Veterans about flu</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/Martinsburg_VA_advises_Veterans_about_flu.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:52:00 EST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/13111FluThumb.jpg" alt="Flu Shot" title="Flu Shot"><div>]]>MARTINSBURG, W.Va. &#8211; The Martinsburg VA Medical Center (VAMC) is encouraging Veterans of all ages to take steps to stay well this flu season by getting a flu shot.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">MARTINSBURG, W.Va. &#8211; The Martinsburg VA Medical Center (VAMC) is encouraging Veterans of all ages to take steps to stay well this flu season by getting a flu shot.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Flu Info for Vets</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>MARTINSBURG, W.Va. &#8211; The Martinsburg VA Medical Center (VAMC) is encouraging Veterans of all ages to take steps to stay well this flu season by getting a flu shot.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Community Gives Back with Sweats for Vets</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/Community_Gives_Back_with_Sweats_for_Vets.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:17:00 EST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/SweatsforVetsThumb.jpg" alt="Volunteers helps Veteran during Sweats for Vets" title="Volunteers helps Veteran during Sweats for Vets"><div>]]>MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - Even though the season of giving has come and gone, The Seton, John Paul II and Father Hickman assemblies of the Knights of Columbus coordinated the donation of free sweat suits to Martinsburg VA Medical Center inpatient Veterans Jan. 7 during the sixth annual Sweats for Vets Day. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Volunteers helps Veteran during Sweats for Vets</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - Even though the season of giving has come and gone, The Seton, John Paul II and Father Hickman assemblies of the Knights of Columbus coordinated the donation of free sweat suits to Martinsburg VA Medical Center inpatient Veterans Jan. 7 during the sixth annual Sweats for Vets Day. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Sweats for Vets</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - Even though the season of giving has come and gone, The Seton, John Paul II and Father Hickman assemblies of the Knights of Columbus coordinated the donation of free sweat suits to Martinsburg VA Medical Center inpatient Veterans Jan. 7 during the sixth annual Sweats for Vets Day. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Martinsburg VA staff carry on tradition of excellence</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/Martinsburg_VA_staff_carry_on_tradition_of_excellence.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:25:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/ExcellenceThumb.jpg" alt="Five Martinsburg VAMC nursing staff members were awarded 2012 Celebrating Nursing Awards from the West Virginia Center for Nursing. Pictured from left to right: Aggie Llewelyn, John Goldizen, Beverly Van Metre, Melvinia Dunn and Carmen Rodriguez-Munyan." title="Five Martinsburg VAMC nursing staff members were awarded 2012 Celebrating Nursing Awards from the West Virginia Center for Nursing. Pictured from left to right: Aggie Llewelyn, John Goldizen, Beverly Van Metre, Melvinia Dunn and Carmen Rodriguez-Munyan."><div>]]>MARTINSBURG, W.Va. &#8211; In an auditorium filled with doctors, nurses, families and guests, the West Virginia Center for Nursing recognized five Martinsburg VA Medical Center (VAMC) staff members with the 2012 &#8220;Celebrating Nursing Excellence&#8221; award Oct. 6 at the Grande Pointe Convention Center in Parkersburg, W.Va.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Five Martinsburg VAMC nursing staff members were awarded 2012 Celebrating Nursing Awards from the West Virginia Center for Nursing. Pictured from left to right: Aggie Llewelyn, John Goldizen, Beverly Van Metre, Melvinia Dunn and Carmen Rodriguez-Munyan.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">MARTINSBURG, W.Va. &#8211; In an auditorium filled with doctors, nurses, families and guests, the West Virginia Center for Nursing recognized five Martinsburg VA Medical Center (VAMC) staff members with the 2012 &#8220;Celebrating Nursing Excellence&#8221; award Oct. 6 at the Grande Pointe Convention Center in Parkersburg, W.Va.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Tradition of Excellence</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>MARTINSBURG, W.Va. &#8211; In an auditorium filled with doctors, nurses, families and guests, the West Virginia Center for Nursing recognized five Martinsburg VA Medical Center (VAMC) staff members with the 2012 &#8220;Celebrating Nursing Excellence&#8221; award Oct. 6 at the Grande Pointe Convention Center in Parkersburg, W.Va.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Knotty and Nyce</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/Knotty_and_Nyce.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Sat, 08 Dec 2012 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/12-12-07knotty_nyce_togetherthumb.jpg" alt="Knotty and Nyce elves from SSS (Sants&#39;s Secret Service) dressed in red" title="Knotty and Nyce elves from SSS (Sants&#39;s Secret Service) dressed in red"><div>]]>Starting on Monday, December 10, the Martinsburg VA Medical Center will be introducing two new first time visitors to the medical center.  Knotty and Nyce, two Veteran elves from SSS (Santa&#39;s Secret Service) that have come to the Martinsburg VA to learn about the best care anywhere. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">Starting on Monday, December 10, the Martinsburg VA Medical Center will be introducing two new first time visitors to the medical center.  Knotty and Nyce, two Veteran elves from SSS (Santa&#39;s Secret Service) that have come to the Martinsburg VA to learn about the best care anywhere. </hfs:intro> 
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			<hfs:indexdescription>Starting on Monday, December 10, the Martinsburg VA Medical Center will be introducing two new first time visitors to the medical center.  Knotty and Nyce, two Veteran elves from SSS (Santa&#39;s Secret Service) that have come to the Martinsburg VA to learn about the best care anywhere. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>HeroesHaven Homeless Veteran Stand Down</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/HeroesHaven_Homeless_Veteran_Stand_Down.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 11:10:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/2012HomelessHavenThumb.jpg" alt="Veterans wait in line to register at 2012 HeroesHaven Homeless Veteran Stand Down" title="Veterans wait in line to register at 2012 HeroesHaven Homeless Veteran Stand Down"><div>]]>MARTINSBURG, W.Va. &#8211; On Saturday, Nov. 10 the Martinsburg VA Medical Center (VAMC) hosted its fifth annual HeroesHaven Homeless Veteran Stand Down.  The stand down provided a myriad of VA and community services to homeless Veterans.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">MARTINSBURG, W.Va. &#8211; On Saturday, Nov. 10 the Martinsburg VA Medical Center (VAMC) hosted its fifth annual HeroesHaven Homeless Veteran Stand Down.  The stand down provided a myriad of VA and community services to homeless Veterans.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Helping Homeless Veterans</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>MARTINSBURG, W.Va. &#8211; On Saturday, Nov. 10 the Martinsburg VA Medical Center (VAMC) hosted its fifth annual HeroesHaven Homeless Veteran Stand Down.  The stand down provided a myriad of VA and community services to homeless Veterans.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Community Pays Tribute to Veterans at Martinsburg VAMC</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/Community_Pays_Tribute_to_Veterans_at_Martinsburg_VAMC.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 08:10:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/12-11-16VeteransDayThumb.jpg" alt="Veterans wave flags while The Symphonic Band plays the Army Song." title="Veterans wave flags while The Symphonic Band plays the Army Song."><div>]]>MARTINSBURG, W.Va. &#8211; Every Nov. 11, people and businesses throughout the nation pay tribute to Veterans of the armed forces. This year, the Martinsburg VA Medical Center hosted a Veterans Day event to honor all Veterans and to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">MARTINSBURG, W.Va. &#8211; Every Nov. 11, people and businesses throughout the nation pay tribute to Veterans of the armed forces. This year, the Martinsburg VA Medical Center hosted a Veterans Day event to honor all Veterans and to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Community Honors Veterans</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>MARTINSBURG, W.Va. &#8211; Every Nov. 11, people and businesses throughout the nation pay tribute to Veterans of the armed forces. This year, the Martinsburg VA Medical Center hosted a Veterans Day event to honor all Veterans and to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Martinsburg VAMC Improves Telephone Services</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/Martinsburg_VAMC_Improves_Telephone_Services.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2012 20:35:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/phone180x130.jpg" alt="Phone Photo" title="Phone Photo"><div>]]>MARTINSBURG, W. Va. - In our effort to better serve the needs of Veterans and their families, the Martinsburg VA Medical Center improved its telephone service options for all incoming calls.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">MARTINSBURG, W. Va. - In our effort to better serve the needs of Veterans and their families, the Martinsburg VA Medical Center improved its telephone service options for all incoming calls.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Improving Telephone Services</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>MARTINSBURG, W. Va. - In our effort to better serve the needs of Veterans and their families, the Martinsburg VA Medical Center improved its telephone service options for all incoming calls.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>VA Medical Center welcomes Veterans home at Air Show</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/VA_Medical_Center_welcomes_Veterans_home_at_Air_Show.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:30:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/Airshow-Thumbnail.jpg" alt="VA Medical Center welcomes Veterans home at Air Show" title="VA Medical Center welcomes Veterans home at Air Show"><div>]]>MARTINSBURG, W. Va. - The Martinsburg VA Medical Center held its annual &#8220;Welcome Home&#8221; event Sept. 15-16 during the &#8220;Thunder Over the Blue Ridge Open House &amp; Air Show&#8221; at Shepherd Field, hosted by the West Virginia Air National Guard&#8217;s 167th Airlift Wing. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">MARTINSBURG, W. Va. - The Martinsburg VA Medical Center held its annual &#8220;Welcome Home&#8221; event Sept. 15-16 during the &#8220;Thunder Over the Blue Ridge Open House &amp; Air Show&#8221; at Shepherd Field, hosted by the West Virginia Air National Guard&#8217;s 167th Airlift Wing. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Welcome Home 2012</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>MARTINSBURG, W. Va. - The Martinsburg VA Medical Center held its annual &#8220;Welcome Home&#8221; event Sept. 15-16 during the &#8220;Thunder Over the Blue Ridge Open House &amp; Air Show&#8221; at Shepherd Field, hosted by the West Virginia Air National Guard&#8217;s 167th Airlift Wing. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>2012 Sustainability Achievement Award </title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/2012_Sustainability_Achievement_Award.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:45:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/wetlandthumb.JPG" alt="Wetland with cat tails near VAMC" title="Wetland with cat tails near VAMC"><div>]]>The Martinsburg VA Medical Center (VAMC) was recognized by The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Green Management Program with the 2012 Sustainability Achievement Award for developing   a campus-wide storm water management system including a wetland eco-system that doubles as the Veterans Nature Viewing <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">The Martinsburg VA Medical Center (VAMC) was recognized by The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Green Management Program with the 2012 Sustainability Achievement Award for developing   a campus-wide storm water management system including a wetland eco-system that doubles as the Veterans Nature Viewing </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Sustainability Achievement</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The Martinsburg VA Medical Center (VAMC) was recognized by The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Green Management Program with the 2012 Sustainability Achievement Award for developing   a campus-wide storm water management system including a wetland eco-system that doubles as the Veterans Nature Viewing </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Operation BBQ</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/Operation_BBQ.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:30:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/july4Crowdthumb.JPG" alt="Veterans enjoying July 4 picnic" title="Veterans enjoying July 4 picnic"><div>]]>This month, the Martinsburg VA Medical Center (VAMC) was proud to host &#8220;Operation BBQ for our Veterans&#8221; a celebration sponsored by the Disabled Veterans Committee on Housing (DVCH) and Knights of Columbus from the State of Virginia in honor of Independence Day on a sweltering cloudless 4th of July.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">This month, the Martinsburg VA Medical Center (VAMC) was proud to host &#8220;Operation BBQ for our Veterans&#8221; a celebration sponsored by the Disabled Veterans Committee on Housing (DVCH) and Knights of Columbus from the State of Virginia in honor of Independence Day on a sweltering cloudless 4th of July.</hfs:intro> 
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			<hfs:indexdescription>This month, the Martinsburg VA Medical Center (VAMC) was proud to host &#8220;Operation BBQ for our Veterans&#8221; a celebration sponsored by the Disabled Veterans Committee on Housing (DVCH) and Knights of Columbus from the State of Virginia in honor of Independence Day on a sweltering cloudless 4th of July.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Continuing a Legacy of Service</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/YouthVolunteerChristianaHess.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/HessThumb.JPG" alt="Hess stands outside the Martinsburg VA Medical Center, where she has volunteered serving Veterans since 2009. Photo: VA/Kathryn Morris." title="Hess stands outside the Martinsburg VA Medical Center, where she has volunteered serving Veterans since 2009. Photo: VA/Kathryn Morris."><div>]]>Youth volunteer Christiana Hess of the Martinsburg VA Medical Center was selected as the $20,000 scholarship winner of the Jesse Brown Memorial Youth Scholarship Program.  The Disabled American Veterans&#8217; scholarship program recognizes outstanding young men and women who volunteer their time.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">Youth volunteer Christiana Hess of the Martinsburg VA Medical Center was selected as the $20,000 scholarship winner of the Jesse Brown Memorial Youth Scholarship Program.  The Disabled American Veterans&#8217; scholarship program recognizes outstanding young men and women who volunteer their time.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Continuing a Legacy of Service</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Youth volunteer Christiana Hess of the Martinsburg VA Medical Center was selected as the $20,000 scholarship winner of the Jesse Brown Memorial Youth Scholarship Program.  The Disabled American Veterans&#8217; scholarship program recognizes outstanding young men and women who volunteer their time.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS SILENT DRILL PLATOON</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/THE_UNITED_STATES_MARINE_CORPS_SILENT_DRILL_PLATOON.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2012 10:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/120628usmcsdp180x130.jpg" alt="x" title="x"><div>]]>On July 4th at 2 p.m. the Martinsburg VA Medical Center will host the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon.  The public is invited to join staff and Veterans as they enjoy this command performance.  All drivers are requested to have their picture IDs ready when entering the campus.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">On July 4th at 2 p.m. the Martinsburg VA Medical Center will host the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon.  The public is invited to join staff and Veterans as they enjoy this command performance.  All drivers are requested to have their picture IDs ready when entering the campus.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Independence Day</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>On July 4th at 2 p.m. the Martinsburg VA Medical Center will host the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon.  The public is invited to join staff and Veterans as they enjoy this command performance.  All drivers are requested to have their picture IDs ready when entering the campus.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>National Nurses Week</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/2012NationalNursesWeek.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 10:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/2012NursesWeekThumb.JPG" alt="Recipients of the Martinsburg VA Medical Center Nursing Excellence Award (left to right): John Goldizen, Jacqueline Ballard and Caroline Slaughter, with Susan George, Chief Nursing Executive. Laura Velasquez was absent at time of photo. Photo: VA." title="Recipients of the Martinsburg VA Medical Center Nursing Excellence Award (left to right): John Goldizen, Jacqueline Ballard and Caroline Slaughter, with Susan George, Chief Nursing Executive. Laura Velasquez was absent at time of photo. Photo: VA."><div>]]>The VA, the Nation&#8217;s largest single employer of nurses, joined the American Nurses Association during National Nurses Week, May 6-12, in honoring America&#8217;s nurses, who are dedicated to saving lives and maintaining the health of millions of individuals.  <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Recipients of the Martinsburg VA Medical Center Nursing Excellence Award (left to right): John Goldizen, Jacqueline Ballard and Caroline Slaughter, with Susan George, Chief Nursing Executive. Laura Velasquez was absent at time of photo. Photo: VA.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The VA, the Nation&#8217;s largest single employer of nurses, joined the American Nurses Association during National Nurses Week, May 6-12, in honoring America&#8217;s nurses, who are dedicated to saving lives and maintaining the health of millions of individuals.  </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">National Nurses Week</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The VA, the Nation&#8217;s largest single employer of nurses, joined the American Nurses Association during National Nurses Week, May 6-12, in honoring America&#8217;s nurses, who are dedicated to saving lives and maintaining the health of millions of individuals.  </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Veterans and Artists: Sharing the Love of Painting</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/ShareTheLoveOfPaintingWithOurVeterans.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/IMG_7668.JPG" alt="Volunteer Eileen Boward of the Share the Love decorative art program enjoys conversation with Veteran Ralph Baker while preparing brushes for painting. Photo: VA/Kathryn Morris." title="Volunteer Eileen Boward of the Share the Love decorative art program enjoys conversation with Veteran Ralph Baker while preparing brushes for painting. Photo: VA/Kathryn Morris."><div>]]>The Society for Decorative Painters&#39; Share the Love of Painting with Our Veterans program provides activities for Veteran patients at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center as well as an opportunity for local decorative painters to give back to our Nation&#8217;s Heroes.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">The Society for Decorative Painters&#39; Share the Love of Painting with Our Veterans program provides activities for Veteran patients at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center as well as an opportunity for local decorative painters to give back to our Nation&#8217;s Heroes.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Sharing the Love of Painting</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The Society for Decorative Painters&#39; Share the Love of Painting with Our Veterans program provides activities for Veteran patients at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center as well as an opportunity for local decorative painters to give back to our Nation&#8217;s Heroes.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Volunteers, the Special Touch</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/NationalVolunteerWeek2012.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/RedCoatThumb.JPG" alt="Volunteer Geraldine Loy plays card games with Army Veteran Marcel Tessier in the Community Living Center." title="Volunteer Geraldine Loy plays card games with Army Veteran Marcel Tessier in the Community Living Center."><div>]]>National Volunteer Week, April 15 - 21, inspires people and engages communities in volunteer work. At the Martinsburg VA Medical Center, we rely on the compassion and support of individuals in the community to make our patients&#8217; stays more comfortable. Volunteers provide that extra touch that makes a difference in the quality of care for our Veterans. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">National Volunteer Week, April 15 - 21, inspires people and engages communities in volunteer work. At the Martinsburg VA Medical Center, we rely on the compassion and support of individuals in the community to make our patients&#8217; stays more comfortable. Volunteers provide that extra touch that makes a difference in the quality of care for our Veterans. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Volunteers, the Special Touch</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>National Volunteer Week, April 15 - 21, inspires people and engages communities in volunteer work. At the Martinsburg VA Medical Center, we rely on the compassion and support of individuals in the community to make our patients&#8217; stays more comfortable. Volunteers provide that extra touch that makes a difference in the quality of care for our Veterans. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Fresh Ideas in Action</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/Fresh_Ideas_in_Action.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:20:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/nfsthumb.JPG" alt="Nutrition and Food Service worker Mackey Bonner prepares fresh lettuce for the patient salad bar. Photo: VA/Kathryn Morris." title="Nutrition and Food Service worker Mackey Bonner prepares fresh lettuce for the patient salad bar. Photo: VA/Kathryn Morris."><div>]]>The Nutrition and Food Service was recently included in the &#8220;Fresh Ideas In Action&#8221; series by the West Virginia Food &amp; Farm Coalition and Beauty Mountain Studios.  The video highlighted the medical center&#8217;s effort to incorporate local food items into patient meals.  &#8220;Having good food, having good nutrition, is key<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Nutrition and Food Service worker Mackey Bonner prepares fresh lettuce for the patient salad bar. Photo: VA/Kathryn Morris.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The Nutrition and Food Service was recently included in the &#8220;Fresh Ideas In Action&#8221; series by the West Virginia Food &amp; Farm Coalition and Beauty Mountain Studios.  The video highlighted the medical center&#8217;s effort to incorporate local food items into patient meals.  &#8220;Having good food, having good nutrition, is key</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Fresh Ideas in Action</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The Nutrition and Food Service was recently included in the &#8220;Fresh Ideas In Action&#8221; series by the West Virginia Food &amp; Farm Coalition and Beauty Mountain Studios.  The video highlighted the medical center&#8217;s effort to incorporate local food items into patient meals.  &#8220;Having good food, having good nutrition, is key</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>April is National Donate Life Month</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/April_is_National_Donate_Life_Month.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:05:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/events/Donate/compressed.jpg" alt="Medical staff assists Veteran patient." title="Medical staff assists Veteran patient."><div>]]>At any given moment, there are over 100,000 Americans, including Veterans, on a waiting list to receive an organ transplant, and every 12 minutes another name is added.  Just one donor has the potential to improve or save the life of 50 people.  Patients of the Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center have received tissue and <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Medical staff assists Veteran patient.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">At any given moment, there are over 100,000 Americans, including Veterans, on a waiting list to receive an organ transplant, and every 12 minutes another name is added.  Just one donor has the potential to improve or save the life of 50 people.  Patients of the Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center have received tissue and </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Donate Life</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>At any given moment, there are over 100,000 Americans, including Veterans, on a waiting list to receive an organ transplant, and every 12 minutes another name is added.  Just one donor has the potential to improve or save the life of 50 people.  Patients of the Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center have received tissue and </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Social Workers, Caring for Veterans</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/Social_Workers_Caring_for_Veterans.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/SocialWorkThumb.JPG" alt="Marine Corps Veteran Rey Santiago, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, discusses recreation programs with Lindsey Bernier, social worker. Photo: VA/Kathryn Morris." title="Marine Corps Veteran Rey Santiago, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, discusses recreation programs with Lindsey Bernier, social worker. Photo: VA/Kathryn Morris."><div>]]>The month of March recognizes the contributions of our social workers to caring for Veterans and their families. &#8220;Social workers are our Veterans&#8217; safety nets,&#8221; said Monique Smith, Medical Center Social Work Executive.  &#8220;Without effective and hardworking social workers, many Veterans would fall through the gaps.&#8221;<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Marine Corps Veteran Rey Santiago, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, discusses recreation programs with Lindsey Bernier, social worker. Photo: VA/Kathryn Morris.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The month of March recognizes the contributions of our social workers to caring for Veterans and their families. &#8220;Social workers are our Veterans&#8217; safety nets,&#8221; said Monique Smith, Medical Center Social Work Executive.  &#8220;Without effective and hardworking social workers, many Veterans would fall through the gaps.&#8221;</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">National Social Work Month</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The month of March recognizes the contributions of our social workers to caring for Veterans and their families. &#8220;Social workers are our Veterans&#8217; safety nets,&#8221; said Monique Smith, Medical Center Social Work Executive.  &#8220;Without effective and hardworking social workers, many Veterans would fall through the gaps.&#8221;</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Sweats for Vets</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/Sweats_for_Vets.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/SweatsForVetsThumb.JPG" alt="Frank Nauer, left, and Phil Rusciolelli began the Sweats for Vets program in 2007 as part of the effort of the Knights of Columbus in Sterling, Va., to support disabled Veterans and the medical center&#8217;s Voluntary Service. Photo:VA/Kathryn Morris." title="Frank Nauer, left, and Phil Rusciolelli began the Sweats for Vets program in 2007 as part of the effort of the Knights of Columbus in Sterling, Va., to support disabled Veterans and the medical center&#8217;s Voluntary Service. Photo:VA/Kathryn Morris."><div>]]>The Knights of Columbus and other local organizations donate sweat suits to Veterans<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Frank Nauer, left, and Phil Rusciolelli began the Sweats for Vets program in 2007 as part of the effort of the Knights of Columbus in Sterling, Va., to support disabled Veterans and the medical center&#8217;s Voluntary Service. Photo:VA/Kathryn Morris.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The Knights of Columbus and other local organizations donate sweat suits to Veterans</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Sweats for Vets</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The Knights of Columbus and other local organizations donate sweat suits to Veterans</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Staff Receive Employee of the Year Award</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/Employee_of_the_Year_Award_Recipients_Announced_at_Medical_Center.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/EOYthumb.jpg" alt="Mark Sauve receives the 2011 Administrative Employee of the Year Award from Medical Center Director Ann Brown. Photo: VA/Barry Kornacki." title="Mark Sauve receives the 2011 Administrative Employee of the Year Award from Medical Center Director Ann Brown. Photo: VA/Barry Kornacki."><div>]]>Award Recipients Announced at Medical Center<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Mark Sauve receives the 2011 Administrative Employee of the Year Award from Medical Center Director Ann Brown. Photo: VA/Barry Kornacki.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Award Recipients Announced at Medical Center</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Employees of the Year</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Award Recipients Announced at Medical Center</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>HeroHaven Homeless Veteran Stand Down</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/Medical_Center_Remembers_Homeless_Veterans_during_Holidays.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:00:00 EST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/HerohavenThumb.JPG" alt="Veteran couple Nelson and Vivian Price volunteered distributing shoes during the HeroHaven Homeless Veteran Stand Down. Photo: VA/Kathryn Morris." title="Veteran couple Nelson and Vivian Price volunteered distributing shoes during the HeroHaven Homeless Veteran Stand Down. Photo: VA/Kathryn Morris."><div>]]>Medical Center Remembers Homeless Veterans during Holidays<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Veteran couple Nelson and Vivian Price volunteered distributing shoes during the HeroHaven Homeless Veteran Stand Down. Photo: VA/Kathryn Morris.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Medical Center Remembers Homeless Veterans during Holidays</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">HeroHaven Stand Down</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Medical Center Remembers Homeless Veterans during Holidays</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>A Taste of Appalachia</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/FoodDay.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/events/FoodDayThumb.JPG" alt="A Veteran&#39;s meal on Food Day with locally grown foods. Photo: VA/Barb Hartman." title="A Veteran&#39;s meal on Food Day with locally grown foods. Photo: VA/Barb Hartman."><div>]]>The medical center celebrates Food Day by showcasing local farmers and flavors of the Eastern Panhandle.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">A Veteran&#39;s meal on Food Day with locally grown foods. Photo: VA/Barb Hartman.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The medical center celebrates Food Day by showcasing local farmers and flavors of the Eastern Panhandle.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">A Taste of Appalachia</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The medical center celebrates Food Day by showcasing local farmers and flavors of the Eastern Panhandle.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Martinsburg VAMC Chief Nurse Earns State Nursing Award</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/CelebratingNursingExcellence.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/SusanGeorgeEvacuationThumb.JPG" alt="Susan George, center, Associate Medical Center Director, Nursing Programs and Education, works with staff in assembling welcome kits in preparation for the 116 patients evacuated to the Martinsburg VA Medical Center from the Hampton VA Medical Center due to Hurricane Irene." title="Susan George, center, Associate Medical Center Director, Nursing Programs and Education, works with staff in assembling welcome kits in preparation for the 116 patients evacuated to the Martinsburg VA Medical Center from the Hampton VA Medical Center due to Hurricane Irene."><div>]]>Martinsburg VAMC Chief Nurse Earns State Nursing Award<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Susan George, center, Associate Medical Center Director, Nursing Programs and Education, works with staff in assembling welcome kits in preparation for the 116 patients evacuated to the Martinsburg VA Medical Center from the Hampton VA Medical Center due to Hurricane Irene.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Martinsburg VAMC Chief Nurse Earns State Nursing Award</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Celebrating Nursing Excellence</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Martinsburg VAMC Chief Nurse Earns State Nursing Award</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Taking Care of Body &amp; Soul </title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/Improvements.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/events/improvements/IMG_1738.JPG" alt="Veteran speaks with doctor and nurse in the new family counseling room. Photo: VA/Kathryn Morris." title="Veteran speaks with doctor and nurse in the new family counseling room. Photo: VA/Kathryn Morris."><div>]]>Patient-Centered Improvements in Medical Services
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Veteran speaks with doctor and nurse in the new family counseling room. Photo: VA/Kathryn Morris.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Patient-Centered Improvements in Medical Services
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			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Taking Care of Body &amp; Soul </hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Patient-Centered Improvements in Medical Services
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			<title>VA Sustainability Achievement Award</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/VA_Sustainability_Achievement_Award.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:15:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/solarpowerawardwinnersthumbnail.jpg" alt="Facility Management Service engineer Ted Gross, left, and architect Sam Powell are recipients of the VA Sustainability Achievement Award" title="Facility Management Service engineer Ted Gross, left, and architect Sam Powell are recipients of the VA Sustainability Achievement Award"><div>]]>Medical Center Recognized with VA Sustainability Achievement Award<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Facility Management Service engineer Ted Gross, left, and architect Sam Powell are recipients of the VA Sustainability Achievement Award</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Medical Center Recognized with VA Sustainability Achievement Award</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Solar-Powered Charging Station</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Medical Center Recognized with VA Sustainability Achievement Award</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>VA Staff Help Others, On and Off Duty</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/Relay_for_Life.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/events/crop1.JPG" alt="Staff from the Martinsburg VA Medical Center and Stephens City CBOC help raise money and awareness in support of cancer research and patients." title="Staff from the Martinsburg VA Medical Center and Stephens City CBOC help raise money and awareness in support of cancer research and patients."><div>]]>VA Staff Help Others, On and Off Duty<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Staff from the Martinsburg VA Medical Center and Stephens City CBOC help raise money and awareness in support of cancer research and patients.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">VA Staff Help Others, On and Off Duty</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Relay for Life</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>VA Staff Help Others, On and Off Duty</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Riders for a Cause</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/Riders_for_a_Cause.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/events/GBA/CMSthumb.JPG" alt="Motorcyclists visit the medical center campus for annual ride. Photo: VA/Chris Rose." title="Motorcyclists visit the medical center campus for annual ride. Photo: VA/Chris Rose."><div>]]>Motorcyclists visit the medical center campus for annual ride<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Motorcyclists visit the medical center campus for annual ride. Photo: VA/Chris Rose.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Motorcyclists visit the medical center campus for annual ride</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Riders for a Cause</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Motorcyclists visit the medical center campus for annual ride</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Horses for Heroes</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/Horse_Show.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 10:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/events/CLC/IMG_3802.JPG" alt="Veteran Cecil Dawson receives a visit from miniature horse Doc Holliday. Photo: VA/Kathryn Morris" title="Veteran Cecil Dawson receives a visit from miniature horse Doc Holliday. Photo: VA/Kathryn Morris"><div>]]>Veteran patients enjoy recreational horse show<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagelink type="url">http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/events/CLC/IMG_3802.JPG</hfs:imagelink> 
			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Veteran Cecil Dawson receives a visit from miniature horse Doc Holliday. Photo: VA/Kathryn Morris</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Veteran patients enjoy recreational horse show</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Horses for Heroes</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Veteran patients enjoy recreational horse show</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>National Nurses Week</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/National_Nurses_Week.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2011 10:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/nurseawards/NursesThumbnail.jpg" alt="Recipients of the Martinsburg VA Medical Center Nurses of the Year Award (left to right): Debra Gaudio, Gaynitha Smith-Washington, Carmen Rodriguez-Munyan, and George Laney with Susan George, Chief Nursing Executive." title="Recipients of the Martinsburg VA Medical Center Nurses of the Year Award (left to right): Debra Gaudio, Gaynitha Smith-Washington, Carmen Rodriguez-Munyan, and George Laney with Susan George, Chief Nursing Executive."><div>]]>Martinsburg VA Medical Center Celebrates National Nurses Week May 6-12
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Recipients of the Martinsburg VA Medical Center Nurses of the Year Award (left to right): Debra Gaudio, Gaynitha Smith-Washington, Carmen Rodriguez-Munyan, and George Laney with Susan George, Chief Nursing Executive.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Martinsburg VA Medical Center Celebrates National Nurses Week May 6-12
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			<hfs:titleshort type="string">National Nurses Week</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Martinsburg VA Medical Center Celebrates National Nurses Week May 6-12
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			<title>MVAMC&#39;s First Female Chaplain</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/chaplain.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/chaplain/brooksthmb.jpg" alt="Chaplain Christina Brooks speaking at the medical center&#8217;s National Women&#8217;s History Month program. Photo: VA/Kathryn Morris." title="Chaplain Christina Brooks speaking at the medical center&#8217;s National Women&#8217;s History Month program. Photo: VA/Kathryn Morris."><div>]]>The Martinsburg VA Medical Center welcomes its first female chaplain, Chaplain Christina Brooks.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Chaplain Christina Brooks speaking at the medical center&#8217;s National Women&#8217;s History Month program. Photo: VA/Kathryn Morris.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The Martinsburg VA Medical Center welcomes its first female chaplain, Chaplain Christina Brooks.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Chaplain</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The Martinsburg VA Medical Center welcomes its first female chaplain, Chaplain Christina Brooks.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Emergency Exercise</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/EmergencyExercise.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/emergencyex/themerexer.jpg" alt="A Martinsburg VAMC staff member prepares simulated patients for exercise. Photo: VA / Chris Rose" title="A Martinsburg VAMC staff member prepares simulated patients for exercise. Photo: VA / Chris Rose"><div>]]>Martinsburg VA Medical Center conducts emergency exercise<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">A Martinsburg VAMC staff member prepares simulated patients for exercise. Photo: VA / Chris Rose</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Martinsburg VA Medical Center conducts emergency exercise</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Emergency Exercise</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Martinsburg VA Medical Center conducts emergency exercise</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Emergency Department and Wellness Center Grand Opening</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/Emergency_Department_and_Wellness_Center_Grand_Opening.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/opening/IMG_2868.jpg" alt="Primary Care Manager Dr. Mark Battin, MD, left, and Director of Recreational Services Dr. Scott Wood, right, with Medical Center Director Ann R. Brown at the official ceremony to dedicate the expanded Emergency Department and new Health and Wellness Center. Photo: VA / Kathryn G. Morris" title="Primary Care Manager Dr. Mark Battin, MD, left, and Director of Recreational Services Dr. Scott Wood, right, with Medical Center Director Ann R. Brown at the official ceremony to dedicate the expanded Emergency Department and new Health and Wellness Center. Photo: VA / Kathryn G. Morris"><div>]]>The Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center held a joint ceremony to officially open its expanded Emergency Department and its new Health and Wellness Center.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Primary Care Manager Dr. Mark Battin, MD, left, and Director of Recreational Services Dr. Scott Wood, right, with Medical Center Director Ann R. Brown at the official ceremony to dedicate the expanded Emergency Department and new Health and Wellness Center. Photo: VA / Kathryn G. Morris</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center held a joint ceremony to officially open its expanded Emergency Department and its new Health and Wellness Center.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">ED Grand Opening</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center held a joint ceremony to officially open its expanded Emergency Department and its new Health and Wellness Center.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Nursing Service Pathway to Excellence</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/Nursing_Service_Pathway_to_Excellence.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/nurseawards/2011pathway/nurseawdth.jpg" alt="Medical center nurse visits with Veteran Arthur Shriver." title="Medical center nurse visits with Veteran Arthur Shriver."><div>]]>Martinsburg VA Medical Center honored with national distinction-Nursing Service earns Pathway to Excellence designation.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Medical center nurse visits with Veteran Arthur Shriver.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Martinsburg VA Medical Center honored with national distinction-Nursing Service earns Pathway to Excellence designation.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Pathway</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Martinsburg VA Medical Center honored with national distinction-Nursing Service earns Pathway to Excellence designation.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Frank Buckles Last Known U.S. Doughboy Dies</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/Frank_Buckles_Last_Known_U_S_Doughboy_Dies.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/frankbuckles/FrankBucklessm.jpg" alt="Frank Buckles Last Known U.S. Doughboy Dies. Mr. Buckles advocated for National World War I Memorial in D.C. Photo: National Archives" title="Frank Buckles Last Known U.S. Doughboy Dies. Mr. Buckles advocated for National World War I Memorial in D.C. Photo: National Archives"><div>]]>Mr. Frank Buckles, America&#39;s Last Known U.S. Doughboy passed away Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011. A true American hero, Mr. Buckles, 110, was the last surviving American WWI Veteran, and he advocated for a National World War I Memorial in Washington, D.C.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Frank Buckles Last Known U.S. Doughboy Dies. Mr. Buckles advocated for National World War I Memorial in D.C. Photo: National Archives</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Mr. Frank Buckles, America&#39;s Last Known U.S. Doughboy passed away Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011. A true American hero, Mr. Buckles, 110, was the last surviving American WWI Veteran, and he advocated for a National World War I Memorial in Washington, D.C.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Frank Buckles Last Known U.S. </hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Mr. Frank Buckles, America&#39;s Last Known U.S. Doughboy passed away Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011. A true American hero, Mr. Buckles, 110, was the last surviving American WWI Veteran, and he advocated for a National World War I Memorial in Washington, D.C.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Medical Foster Home Program</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/Medical_Foster_Home_Program.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/services/medicalfosterhome/MFHthumb1.jpg" alt="Through the Medical Foster Home Program, individuals open their homes to a Veteran and agree to undertake the responsibility of caregiving." title="Through the Medical Foster Home Program, individuals open their homes to a Veteran and agree to undertake the responsibility of caregiving."><div>]]>Through the Medical Foster Home Program, individuals open their homes to a Veteran and agree to undertake the responsibility of caregiving.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Through the Medical Foster Home Program, individuals open their homes to a Veteran and agree to undertake the responsibility of caregiving.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Through the Medical Foster Home Program, individuals open their homes to a Veteran and agree to undertake the responsibility of caregiving.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Medical Foster Home</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Through the Medical Foster Home Program, individuals open their homes to a Veteran and agree to undertake the responsibility of caregiving.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>2011 Homeless Veterans Summit</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/2011_Homeless_Veterans_Summit.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 10:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/events/homeless/2011Summit/HeroHavenHaircut.jpg" alt="At the 2010 Hero Haven Homeless Veterans Stand Down, eligible homeless Veterans received free medical screening, employment support, housing services, clothing, and haircuts. Photo: VA/Cali Coulthard" title="At the 2010 Hero Haven Homeless Veterans Stand Down, eligible homeless Veterans received free medical screening, employment support, housing services, clothing, and haircuts. Photo: VA/Cali Coulthard"><div>]]>The Martinsburg Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center recently hosted the first Homeless Veteran Summit, where local government and community agencies joined forces in the fight against Veteran homelessness.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">At the 2010 Hero Haven Homeless Veterans Stand Down, eligible homeless Veterans received free medical screening, employment support, housing services, clothing, and haircuts. Photo: VA/Cali Coulthard</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The Martinsburg Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center recently hosted the first Homeless Veteran Summit, where local government and community agencies joined forces in the fight against Veteran homelessness.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">2011 Homeless Veterans Summit</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The Martinsburg Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center recently hosted the first Homeless Veteran Summit, where local government and community agencies joined forces in the fight against Veteran homelessness.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Mobile Device Fair 2011</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/Mobile_Device_Fair_2011.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Sat, 29 Jan 2011 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/events/mobiledevicefair2011/mobiledevth.jpg" alt="A Mobile Device Show was recently held at the MVAMC to showcase new medical technology that could one day enhance care for Veterans." title="A Mobile Device Show was recently held at the MVAMC to showcase new medical technology that could one day enhance care for Veterans."><div>]]>A Mobile Device Show was held Jan. 28 at the MVAMC to showcase new medical technology that could one day enhance care for Veterans.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">A Mobile Device Show was recently held at the MVAMC to showcase new medical technology that could one day enhance care for Veterans.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">A Mobile Device Show was held Jan. 28 at the MVAMC to showcase new medical technology that could one day enhance care for Veterans.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Mobile Device Show</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>A Mobile Device Show was held Jan. 28 at the MVAMC to showcase new medical technology that could one day enhance care for Veterans.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>MLK Remembrance</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/MLK_Remembrance.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/newsfeatures/EEO/marchfeature.jpg" alt="The Martinsburg VA Medical Center celebrated the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., last week. Photo: VA/Kathryn Morris" title="The Martinsburg VA Medical Center celebrated the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., last week. Photo: VA/Kathryn Morris"><div>]]>The Martinsburg VA Medical Center celebrated the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., last week.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">The Martinsburg VA Medical Center celebrated the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., last week. Photo: VA/Kathryn Morris</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The Martinsburg VA Medical Center celebrated the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., last week.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">MLK Remembrance Event</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The Martinsburg VA Medical Center celebrated the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., last week.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Operation Holiday Cheer</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/Operation_Holiday_Cheer.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2010 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/2010HolidayCheer/holidaycheer_th.jpg" alt="The Martinsburg VA Medical Center recently hosted Operation Holiday Cheer, a holiday event for hospitalized Veterans." title="The Martinsburg VA Medical Center recently hosted Operation Holiday Cheer, a holiday event for hospitalized Veterans."><div>]]>The Martinsburg VA Medical Center recently hosted Operation Holiday Cheer, a holiday event for hospitalized Veterans.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">The Martinsburg VA Medical Center recently hosted Operation Holiday Cheer, a holiday event for hospitalized Veterans.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The Martinsburg VA Medical Center recently hosted Operation Holiday Cheer, a holiday event for hospitalized Veterans.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Operation Holiday Cheer 2010</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The Martinsburg VA Medical Center recently hosted Operation Holiday Cheer, a holiday event for hospitalized Veterans.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>2010 Toys for Tots</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/2010_ToysforTots.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/ToysforTots_thumb.jpg" alt="Marine Corps League volunteer Dick Seeley collects Christmas toys for Toys for Tots Day." title="Marine Corps League volunteer Dick Seeley collects Christmas toys for Toys for Tots Day."><div>]]>2010 Toys for Tots Day at the Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center where the Marine Corps League, MVAMC staff and volunteers collected toys for needy children.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Marine Corps League volunteer Dick Seeley collects Christmas toys for Toys for Tots Day.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">2010 Toys for Tots Day at the Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center where the Marine Corps League, MVAMC staff and volunteers collected toys for needy children.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Toys for Tots</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>2010 Toys for Tots Day at the Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center where the Marine Corps League, MVAMC staff and volunteers collected toys for needy children.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>HOPE Mental Health Center</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/HOPE_Mental_Health_Center.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 11:15:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/HOPEthumb.jpg" alt="The new H.O.P.E. Mental Health Center will provide 33,000 sq. ft. of space for program and service expansions. Construction is underway with an expected opening in the next few months." title="The new H.O.P.E. Mental Health Center will provide 33,000 sq. ft. of space for program and service expansions. Construction is underway with an expected opening in the next few months."><div>]]>The new H.O.P.E. Mental Health Center will provide 33,000 sq. ft. of space for program and service expansions. Construction is underway with an expected opening in the next few months.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">The new H.O.P.E. Mental Health Center will provide 33,000 sq. ft. of space for program and service expansions. Construction is underway with an expected opening in the next few months.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The new H.O.P.E. Mental Health Center will provide 33,000 sq. ft. of space for program and service expansions. Construction is underway with an expected opening in the next few months.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">HOPE</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>The new H.O.P.E. Mental Health Center will provide 33,000 sq. ft. of space for program and service expansions. Construction is underway with an expected opening in the next few months.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>National Caregivers Month</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/NationalCaregiversMonth.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/careth2.jpg" alt="Korean War Marine Veteran Orval Butts and wife and caregiver Janet Butts. Photos courtesy of the Butts." title="Korean War Marine Veteran Orval Butts and wife and caregiver Janet Butts. Photos courtesy of the Butts."><div>]]>Korean War Marine Veteran Orval Butts and wife and caregiver Janet Butts. The Martinsburg VA Medical Center recognizes caregivers as valuable partners in helping to provide excellent health care for our Veterans.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Korean War Marine Veteran Orval Butts and wife and caregiver Janet Butts. Photos courtesy of the Butts.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Korean War Marine Veteran Orval Butts and wife and caregiver Janet Butts. The Martinsburg VA Medical Center recognizes caregivers as valuable partners in helping to provide excellent health care for our Veterans.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">National Caregivers Month</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Korean War Marine Veteran Orval Butts and wife and caregiver Janet Butts. The Martinsburg VA Medical Center recognizes caregivers as valuable partners in helping to provide excellent health care for our Veterans.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Road to Freedom 5K Run </title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/Road_to_Freedom_5K_Run.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:53:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/running5ksmall.jpg" alt="The Road to Freedom 5K Run was held Nov. 13. " title="The Road to Freedom 5K Run was held Nov. 13. "><div>]]>The Road to Freedom 5K Run was held Nov. 13. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">The Road to Freedom 5K Run was held Nov. 13. </hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The Road to Freedom 5K Run was held Nov. 13. </hfs:intro> 
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			<hfs:indexdescription>The Road to Freedom 5K Run was held Nov. 13. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Veterans Day 2010</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/Veterans_Day_2010.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:18:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/vetdayTN.jpg" alt="Veterans Day 2010" title="Veterans Day 2010"><div>]]>Veterans Day highlights included a visit by local students and a formal Veterans Day program honoring our Veterans.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Veterans Day 2010</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Veterans Day highlights included a visit by local students and a formal Veterans Day program honoring our Veterans.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Veterans Day 2010</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Veterans Day highlights included a visit by local students and a formal Veterans Day program honoring our Veterans.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Road to Freedom 5K Run</title> 
			<link>http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/features/5k-run-2010.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 18:00:00 EDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.martinsburg.va.gov/MARTINSBURG/images/thumbnail-5krun.jpg" alt="Runners at the starting line during the 2009 Road to Freedom 5k Run held Nov. 7" title="Runners at the starting line during the 2009 Road to Freedom 5k Run held Nov. 7"><div>]]>The 2010 Road to Freedom 5K Run will be held Nov. 13<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Runners at the starting line during the 2009 Road to Freedom 5k Run held Nov. 7</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The 2010 Road to Freedom 5K Run will be held Nov. 13</hfs:intro> 
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			<hfs:indexdescription>The 2010 Road to Freedom 5K Run will be held Nov. 13</hfs:indexdescription> 
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