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Tim Cook took some time to visit a VA hospital in Palo Alto today, accompanied by Rep. Anna Eshoo of the CA-18 congressional district, according to a photo the executive tweeted. The Palo Alto VA hospital is one of many medical facilities around the country using Apple’s iPads to help treat members of the U.S. armed forces.

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In the past we’ve noted that iOS is on the verge of becoming one of the main tools in the medical field as Apple reaches out to healthcare providers about its technology. Insurance companies are also beginning to see the benefit of the devices, and will likely be eager to take take advantage of upcoming innovations like Apple’s health- and fashion-focused iWatch.

Speaking of a focus on fashion…

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