What does the medical term HEW stand for?
There may be more than one meaning of HEW. Below is the meaning that the abbreviation HEW stands for.
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What does HEW medical abbreviation stand for?
In science & medicine, the HEW medical term mean Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.
HEW: Department of Health, Education, and Welfare
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