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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: Daley mum on mental health edition


Angry advocates ask Daley for answers about mental health centers last night. They didn't get any. (Sun-Times)

Hospitals try to ease fears of kids before they go into surgery. (Trib)

New law allows people to self-treat for STDs. (Journal-Star)

Suburban Sun-Times reader blogs his way to fitness. (Sun-Times)

Kennedy's health care legacy. (WSJ)

Senators investigate hospital purchasing. (NYTimes)

Smokers' taste buds are smaller than non-smokers'. (Sun-Times)

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