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    <title>Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Access To Care”</title>
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    <description>Three Global War on Terrorism veterans interview military veterans and other influencers in the military community who share stories related to transitioning, valor and heroism, mental wellness and overcoming PTSD, accessing VA benefits and much more. Join us each week for vibrant camaraderie, playful joking and hot takes on current events, interesting trends and quirky stories of interest to the military and veteran community.
This weekly podcast is produced by The American Legion. For more stories and videos please visit www.legion.org/tangoalphalima
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    <itunes:subtitle>A podcast for and by military veterans and service members, brought to you by The American Legion</itunes:subtitle>
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    <itunes:summary>Three Global War on Terrorism veterans interview military veterans and other influencers in the military community who share stories related to transitioning, valor and heroism, mental wellness and overcoming PTSD, accessing VA benefits and much more. Join us each week for vibrant camaraderie, playful joking and hot takes on current events, interesting trends and quirky stories of interest to the military and veteran community.
This weekly podcast is produced by The American Legion. For more stories and videos please visit www.legion.org/tangoalphalima
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  <title>How VA is innovating to prevent veteran suicide</title>
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  <description>Department of Veterans Affairs Chief of Innovation, Dr. Indra Sandal, tells the story of how she became a U.S. citizen, why she was drawn to work with veterans and what led to her work to bring new innovations to VA health care.
Dr. Sandal talks about how her work led to VA rideshare programs with Uber and Lyft. She also talks about VA's collaboration with MIT – the Veterans Health Hackathon – which strives to design solutions to the top challenges facing veteran health care, including mental health and veteran suicide.    Special Guest: Dr. Indra Sandal.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Department of Veterans Affairs Chief of Innovation, Dr. Indra Sandal, tells the story of how she became a U.S. citizen, why she was drawn to work with veterans and what led to her work to bring new innovations to VA health care.</p>

<p>Dr. Sandal talks about how her work led to VA rideshare programs with Uber and Lyft. She also talks about VA&#39;s collaboration with MIT – the Veterans Health Hackathon – which strives to design solutions to the top challenges facing veteran health care, including mental health and veteran suicide.   </p><p>Special Guest: Dr. Indra Sandal.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="James A. Haley Veterans&#39; Hospital | VA Tampa Health Care | Veterans Affairs" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.va.gov/tampa-health-care/locations/james-a-haley-veterans-hospital/">James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital | VA Tampa Health Care | Veterans Affairs</a></li><li><a title="VA | VHA Innovation Ecosystem" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.innovation.va.gov/ecosystem/views/home.html">VA | VHA Innovation Ecosystem</a></li><li><a title="Diffusion Marketplace" rel="nofollow" href="https://marketplace.va.gov/innovations/va-rideshare">Diffusion Marketplace</a></li><li><a title="Reimagining the Way People Access Healthcare | Uber Health" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.uberhealth.com/">Reimagining the Way People Access Healthcare | Uber Health</a></li><li><a title="Lyft Healthcare" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.lyft.com/healthcare">Lyft Healthcare</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Health MIT Hacking Medicine 2024" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.innovation.va.gov/ecosystem/views/veteran-health-mit-hacking-medicine-2024/">Veterans Health MIT Hacking Medicine 2024</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Department of Veterans Affairs Chief of Innovation, Dr. Indra Sandal, tells the story of how she became a U.S. citizen, why she was drawn to work with veterans and what led to her work to bring new innovations to VA health care.</p>

<p>Dr. Sandal talks about how her work led to VA rideshare programs with Uber and Lyft. She also talks about VA&#39;s collaboration with MIT – the Veterans Health Hackathon – which strives to design solutions to the top challenges facing veteran health care, including mental health and veteran suicide.   </p><p>Special Guest: Dr. Indra Sandal.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="James A. Haley Veterans&#39; Hospital | VA Tampa Health Care | Veterans Affairs" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.va.gov/tampa-health-care/locations/james-a-haley-veterans-hospital/">James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital | VA Tampa Health Care | Veterans Affairs</a></li><li><a title="VA | VHA Innovation Ecosystem" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.innovation.va.gov/ecosystem/views/home.html">VA | VHA Innovation Ecosystem</a></li><li><a title="Diffusion Marketplace" rel="nofollow" href="https://marketplace.va.gov/innovations/va-rideshare">Diffusion Marketplace</a></li><li><a title="Reimagining the Way People Access Healthcare | Uber Health" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.uberhealth.com/">Reimagining the Way People Access Healthcare | Uber Health</a></li><li><a title="Lyft Healthcare" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.lyft.com/healthcare">Lyft Healthcare</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Health MIT Hacking Medicine 2024" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.innovation.va.gov/ecosystem/views/veteran-health-mit-hacking-medicine-2024/">Veterans Health MIT Hacking Medicine 2024</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 154: Tango Alpha Lima: VA Vet Center Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer Mike Fisher</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:duration>47:19</itunes:duration>
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Suicide surges among soldiers not inherently tied to wars, according to a study published in the May issue of Psychiatry Research. 
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
VA Vet Centers Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer Mike Fisher joins us to talk about the services provided by Vet Centers, scholarship opportunities available through the Vet Center Scholarship program, and future growth and expansion of Vet Centers across the nation.
RAPID FIRE
American Legion Removes Confederate Flag After Vet’s Query 
Legionnaires warned to not download unauthorized My Legion app
 Fred Brock Post 828 honors Vietnam veterans, family members during National Vietnam War Veterans Day Special Guest: Mike Fisher.
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Suicide surges among soldiers not inherently tied to wars, according to a study published in the May issue of Psychiatry Research. </p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
VA Vet Centers Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer Mike Fisher joins us to talk about the services provided by Vet Centers, scholarship opportunities available through the Vet Center Scholarship program, and future growth and expansion of Vet Centers across the nation.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
American Legion Removes Confederate Flag After Vet’s Query <br>
Legionnaires warned to not download unauthorized My Legion app<br>
 Fred Brock Post 828 honors Vietnam veterans, family members during National Vietnam War Veterans Day</p><p>Special Guest: Mike Fisher.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/2TQRNX55b5g">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="CHILDREN &amp; YOUTH MONTH | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/events/2023/04/01/children-youth-month">CHILDREN &amp; YOUTH MONTH | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Suicide surges among soldiers not inherently tied to wars, study finds" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-army/2023/04/04/suicide-surges-among-soldiers-not-inherently-tied-to-wars-study-finds/">Suicide surges among soldiers not inherently tied to wars, study finds</a></li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling) Home" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/">Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling) Home</a></li><li><a title="Vet Center Scholarship Program - Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling)" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/Vet_Center_Scholarship_Program.asp">Vet Center Scholarship Program - Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling)</a></li><li><a title="American Legion Grassroots Action Center" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.votervoice.net/AmericanLegion/home">American Legion Grassroots Action Center</a></li><li><a title="Legionnaires warned to not download unauthorized My Legion app | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/news/258509/legionnaires-warned-not-download-unauthorized-my-legion-app">Legionnaires warned to not download unauthorized My Legion app | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Fred Brock Post 828 honors Vietnam veterans, family members during National Vietnam War Veterans Day | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/honors/10528/fred-brock-post-828-honors-vietnam-veterans-family-members-during-national-vietnam-war">Fred Brock Post 828 honors Vietnam veterans, family members during National Vietnam War Veterans Day | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Suicide surges among soldiers not inherently tied to wars, according to a study published in the May issue of Psychiatry Research. </p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
VA Vet Centers Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer Mike Fisher joins us to talk about the services provided by Vet Centers, scholarship opportunities available through the Vet Center Scholarship program, and future growth and expansion of Vet Centers across the nation.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
American Legion Removes Confederate Flag After Vet’s Query <br>
Legionnaires warned to not download unauthorized My Legion app<br>
 Fred Brock Post 828 honors Vietnam veterans, family members during National Vietnam War Veterans Day</p><p>Special Guest: Mike Fisher.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/2TQRNX55b5g">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="CHILDREN &amp; YOUTH MONTH | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/events/2023/04/01/children-youth-month">CHILDREN &amp; YOUTH MONTH | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Suicide surges among soldiers not inherently tied to wars, study finds" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-army/2023/04/04/suicide-surges-among-soldiers-not-inherently-tied-to-wars-study-finds/">Suicide surges among soldiers not inherently tied to wars, study finds</a></li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling) Home" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/">Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling) Home</a></li><li><a title="Vet Center Scholarship Program - Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling)" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/Vet_Center_Scholarship_Program.asp">Vet Center Scholarship Program - Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling)</a></li><li><a title="American Legion Grassroots Action Center" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.votervoice.net/AmericanLegion/home">American Legion Grassroots Action Center</a></li><li><a title="Legionnaires warned to not download unauthorized My Legion app | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/news/258509/legionnaires-warned-not-download-unauthorized-my-legion-app">Legionnaires warned to not download unauthorized My Legion app | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Fred Brock Post 828 honors Vietnam veterans, family members during National Vietnam War Veterans Day | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/honors/10528/fred-brock-post-828-honors-vietnam-veterans-family-members-during-national-vietnam-war">Fred Brock Post 828 honors Vietnam veterans, family members during National Vietnam War Veterans Day | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li></ul>]]>
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