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Obama eulogy: Kennedy 'Happy Warrior'
The Swampby Mark Silva ` "Today we say goodbye to the youngest child of Rose and Joseph Kennedy,'' President Barack Obama said today at the public funeral for the last of the three Kennedy brothers who held or sought the presidency.......Tags: Hillary Clinton, Heads of State, Medical Specialization, Laws, Robert F. Kennedy
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'American Idol' results: Idol Gives Back night
Reality CheckIn case you missed the 4,000 promos last night, tonight's American Idol is all about Idol Gives Back. So that means lots of guest performers, lots of fund-raising and lots of hard looks at hard situations that children in the......Tags: Crystal Bowersox, Entertainment, Malaria, Elton John, Aaron Kelly
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Children's hospitals come together, finally
Memo to the skeptics: Orlando appears to be supporting three children's hospitals just fine, thank you very much. Ask Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas. Or Ashley Greene of "Twilight" fame. Jameer Nelson or Johnny Damon could tell you. Shaq even made a...
Tags: Six Flags Inc., Johnny Damon, Neiman Marcus, Ashley Greene, Jameer Nelson
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Taming the health care monster?
WASHINGTON -- Are we finally controlling health spending? Few issues loom larger in the economic outlook. For years, spiraling health costs -- mainly for Medicare and Medicaid, which serve the elderly and the poor -- have consumed a growing share of the...
Tags: Government Health Care, Health Insurance, Economic Indicator, Insurance, Health Insurance Cost
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Robert B. Reich: Take care of the children
American VoicesAmerica's children seem to be shortchanged on almost every issue we face as a society. Not only are we failing to protect our children from deranged people wielding semi-automatic guns, we're not protecting them from poverty. The rate of child poverty...Tags: Fiscal Cliff, Health Insurance Cost, Head Start, Chicago Tribune Columnists, Poverty
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Maryland's teacher absence rate needs a closer look
Pardon me while I rant: Are you kidding me? According to a report from the Center for American Progress, about 35 percent of Maryland teachers missed 10 or more days of the 2009-2010 school year. Excuse me? Don't most teachers work 10 months? Don't...Tags: Flu, Teachers, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, University of Michigan, Lobbying
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Nemours Children's Hospital is a lifesaver that almost didn't exist
I'm standing on the top floor of the hospital that almost wasn't. It's a $400 million complex, boasting cutting-edge technology and nationally renowned researchers. When its doors open this fall, it will have but one goal: to help sick and dying...
Tags: Health Treatments, Bill Brooks, Healthcare Provider, Hospitals and Clinics, Belle Isle
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Doctors challenge Jerry Brown over children's health
PolitiCalThe state’s largest association of doctors is making a last-ditch attempt to resurrect a popular children’s health program eliminated by Gov. Jerry Brown earlier this year. The California Medical Assn., which represents more than 30,000... -
The big view of American children's health
HealthIt's no secret that being poor in today's United States is no picnic. A new report by the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics shows that more children are suffering in poverty. According to the report, which covers a multitude of... -
Study of Chicago-area children's health seeks volunteers
Chicago Breaking NewsSeeking information about a host of childhood maladies, researchers plan to closely follow a couple of thousand Chicago-area children from womb to drinking age as part of a massive national study. The Chicago portion of the study was launched today with a... -
Heart Association's "Go Red For Women" luncheon could be a life-saver
Kim Strong was 41 and seemed like the picture of health. She had a muscular and athletic build, low blood pressure, low cholesterol and a healthy diet. In her first four decades of life, she'd never had any serious medical issues. Then, one day last...
Tags: American Heart Association, Back Pain, Symptoms, Heart Disease, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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LETTER: Shield Daughters From Hazardous Contraceptives
Regarding the May 19 letter "Be An Advocate For Your Life": Parents need to advocate for their daughters as well. Health care providers do not routinely inform both parents of minors and patients that oral contraceptives are classifed as Group I...Tags: Health Treatments, Medical Research, Birth Control, Breast Cancer, Plan B (drug)
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Dec 18, 2012
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Nov 12, 2012
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Jul 28, 2012
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Aug 27, 2012
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Jul 8, 2011
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Nov 9, 2010
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May 14, 2013
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May 24, 2013
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