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James D. Felsen: 'Chick' Koop was a true leader
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- On Feb. 25, the nation lost a neighbor it needs now more than ever. C. Everett "Chick" Koop, M.D., a man of extraordinary knowledge, wisdom and compassion, was an individual who could earn the trust of virtually every citizen. His command of trust is what made him my last mentor.

I first met Chick more than 30 years ago when he came to Washington as the surgeon general designee. Few in the nation even knew there was a surgeon general and even fewer knew Koop. He was immediately demeaned and vilified by the elite within government, the press and the health establishment. They were confident he would never be confirmed.

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James D. Felsen: 'Chick' Koop was a true leader
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- On Feb. 25, the nation lost a neighbor it needs now more than ever. C. Everett "Chick" Koop, M.D., a man of extraordinary knowledge, wisdom and compassion, was an individual who could earn the trust of virtually every citizen. His command of trust is what made him my last mentor.

I first met Chick more than 30 years ago when he came to Washington as the surgeon general designee. Few in the nation even knew there was a surgeon general and even fewer knew Koop. He was immediately demeaned and vilified by the elite within government, the press and the health establishment. They were confident he would never be confirmed.

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