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Quinn Names Public Health Advocate
CHICAGO (AP) -- Gov. Pat Quinn has named a former personal physician to Dr. Martin Luther King as Illinois' public health advocate.

Quentin Young marched beside King during a protest in Chicago in 1966 and treated him when an angry spectator hit him with a rock.

Quinn created the position of public health advocate in November. The office will help to develop public health strategies that prevent, diagnose, treat and cure diseases.

Young plans to help residents understand health coverage provisions and their public health rights. The program will be housed in the state public health department and will use current staff and resources.

Young has agreed to be paid $1 a year for the position.

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