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Melina Kibbe, MD, Chair of the Department of Surgery, Honored with Presidential Citation award from\u00a0the Association of VA Surgeons.<\/p>\n

The Presidential Citation is given In special recognition for outstanding contributions made to further the well-being of veterans of the United States of America, the Association of VA Surgeons recognizes your exemplary leadership and dedicated commitment in service.\u00a0Significant and lasting contributions to improving veteran health reflect the utmost credit upon yourself and your profession.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Melina Kibbe, MD, Chair of the Department of Surgery, Honored with Presidential Citation award from\u00a0the Association of VA Surgeons. 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