Cook County ICU: 30 Years of Unforgettable Patients and Odd Cases

Cook County ICU: 30 Years of Unforgettable Patients and Odd Cases

An inside look at one of the nation's most famous public hospitals, Cook County, as seen through the eyes of its longtime Director of Intensive Care, Dr. Cory Franklin.

Filled with stories of strange …

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