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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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Health news round up: Chicago and swine flu edition


CDPH study shows minorities are more affected by swine flu. (WSJ/LATimes/Trib)

AIDS activists press Stroger on HIV vaccine. (WBBM-AM)

Jewel-Osco adds specialized pharmacy services. (Trib)

A new device spells relief for emphysema patients. (WLS)

Kennedy's ties to Chicago included health care. (Sun-Times)

Is Mark Kirk lying about health care? (Chicagoist)

Steve Rhodes on Mayor Daley's "mental health moment." (NBC5)

A renewed debate on circumcision. (Trib)

Report questions US hospitals' swine flu readiness. (NephrOnline)

Suburban hospital focuses on bilingual care. (STNG)

How the nursing shortage affects UK nurses. (Guardian)

    RELATED: UK patients being demeaned, according to report. (Guardian)

Health care debate is skewed by partisanship. (MSNBC)

 

 

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