Mendelsohn, Robert S.

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Dr. Mendelsohn was known for his outspoken criticism of some aspects of the medical establishment. Mendelsohn wrote several books, as well as a syndicated newspaper column, The People's Doctor. In addition to his medical practice, he served as director of the Cook County Head Start program, director of medical consultation for the federal Head Start program, and operated the New Medical Foundation in Chicago. He was born in 1926 and died at age 61 in Evanston (Ill.) in April 1988.

From the description of Dr. Robert Mendelsohn papers, ca. 1966-1979. (Chicago History Museum). WorldCat record id: 717282981

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United States
South Side (Chicago, Ill.)
Chicago (Ill.)
Illinois--Chicago Metropolitan Area
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Childbirth at home
Head Start programs
Jews
Natural childbirth
Pediatricians
Pediatrics
Physicians
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Active 1966

Active 1979

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