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== History == Veterans healthcare in Philadelphia dates to the Naval Home established in 1834, which provided care for aging sailors and Marines. The modern VA hospital system emerged after World War I when the federal government assumed responsibility for veterans' healthcare. Philadelphia's VA hospital developed through the twentieth century, expanding to serve the large veteran population in the region.<ref name="va"/> The current facility in University City opened in 1950, with subsequent renovations and expansions modernizing capabilities. The medical center was renamed in 2014 for Corporal Michael J. Crescenz, a Philadelphia native who received the Medal of Honor posthumously for actions in Vietnam. This renaming honored local military sacrifice while maintaining the facility's mission serving all veterans.<ref name="va"/> The VA's mission expanded substantially after the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, with younger veterans joining the older population requiring care. Traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other conditions affecting recent veterans required new programs and capabilities. The Philadelphia VA developed services addressing these needs while continuing care for aging Vietnam-era and older veterans.<ref name="va"/>
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