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New hepatitis B vaccination recommended for adults aged 19-59. New, expanded recommendation will protect adults from the hepatitis B virus.
Bladder Cancer and Veterans: What You Need to Know
Approximately 3,200 Veterans are diagnosed with bladder cancer every year. VA's National Oncology Program is here for them.
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How 65 tons of the USS Indiana, a World War 2 battleship, found its home at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital.
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