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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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Monday health news round up


State hid MRSA outbreak at prisons (Belleville News-Democrat)

Health care rallies in the Loop (WLS)

It's back-to-school time, so watch out for swine flu. (NYTimes/WLS)

Robots take over hospital duties (AP)

More on Lake Michigan's diabetes-causing fish. (Trib)

Can the Internet substitute for a doctor? (Sun-Times)

Vegetarians vs. meat eaters. (Chicago Defender)

Local groups address breast cancer disparities. (Trib)

Illinois' pollution problem. (Trib)

At CPS, dessert is served. (Trib)

Study says vaccination could halt swine flu. (AP)

Pregnant, with cancer. (Trib)

 

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