Donald West King, M.D. FNLM Chairman
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On behalf of the Friends of the National Library of Medicine, we wish you and your family the healthiest and happiest of New Years. Your good health is our concern. That is why NIH MedlinePlus is designed with you in mind.
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Sincerely,
Donald West King, M.D., Chairman
Friends of the National Library of Medicine