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Daily News public health reporter Alex Parker follows the Cook County hospital system, as well as anything that involves doctors, nurses, and diseases in Chicago.


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Wednesday health news round up


The county health system kicked off its series of community meetings last night. Residents gathered in South Holland to tell health system board members what they need in the health system. (Southtown Star)

Boystown reacts to Chicago's startling HIV study. (ChicagoPride.com)

Divorce is not healthy, say UIC researchers. (WebMD, CNN)

Hammond pimps say they need mental health treatment. Sure. (Times of Northwest Indiana)

NU finds a new way to fight obesity. (Trib)

Urbana-based ErgoPharm was raided by federal agents investigating steroid-tainted dietary supplements. Looks like Ryan Theriot is OK, having hit only two homers since THIS STORY. (NY Daily News/Sun-Times)

The entire Jackson County Health Department is closed Friday in order to save money. (Trib/WSIL)

 

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