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Your health. Our priority.

From primary care to specialized treatment for complex medical conditions, Cook County Health delivers the care that keeps you healthy.

Cook County Health provides high-quality care to more than 500,000 individuals through the health system and the health plan. Our teams of doctors, nurses and medical professionals represent the best in medicine. We continue to modernize and expand our network of community-based health centers throughout Cook County. We offer convenient locations and a team of experts ready to offer you and your family everything from wellness care to emergency medicine.

To schedule an appointment with a Cook County Health physician, please call 312-864-0200.

A 180-year history.
Today’s modern medicine.

We are proud of our legacy. We thank those who have been on the journey with us and as we look to the future, we invite you to join us as we elevate the health of Cook County. Cook County Health is investing in our network and modernizing services for patients. We’re leading the field in cutting-edge technology, increased capacity and innovative research. Cook County Health would be honored to provide your care.

Our broad network.
More options for you.

Our broad network includes two hospitals: John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital and Provident Hospital. Patients can also visit more than a dozen community health centers and the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center. Cook County Health is proud of the work it does through Cook County Department of Public Health and Correctional Health.

Bringing health care
to your community

Cook County Health’s Community Relations team prides itself on being community advocates and bringing the System’s resources to all Cook County residents.

Our culturally diverse and multilingual team will make sure your health care questions are answered. We will also provide you with the right resources and help to resolve your issues and those of your constituents, family friends and neighbors. Click here to learn more.


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Elevating the health of Cook County.

Our mission is to establish universal access to the world’s best care and health services for all Cook County residents, regardless of the ability to pay, so all may live their healthiest life. We seek to create partnerships with other health providers and communities to enhance the health of the public. We also advocate for policies that promote the physical, mental and social well-being of the people of Cook County.

Setting the standard in care.

Cook County Health is recognized for providing a high-quality, safe system of care. Here are some of our recognitions and accreditations:

Ambulatory and Community Health Network

  • Ambulatory Care Certification, The Joint Commission
  • Primary Care Medical Home Certification, The Joint Commission
  • Hospital Accreditation, The Joint Commission
  • Hospital Accreditation, The Joint Commission
  • Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers, The Joint Commission and The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
  • Academic Comprehensive Cancer Care Program Accreditation, American College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer; American College of Surgeons
  • Level III NICU and Administrative Perinatal Hospital designation, Illinois Department of Public Health
  • Level 1 Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center,
    Illinois Department of Public Health
  • Dialysis Unit Certification,
    Illinois Department of Public Health
  • U.S. News and World Report,
    High Performing Hospital for COPD 
  • U.S News and World Report,
    High Performing Hospital for heart attack care
  • U.S News and World Report,
    High Performing Hospital for heart failure care
  • U.S News and World Report,
    High Performing Hospital for pneumonia care
  • American Heart Association, 2020 Mission: Lifeline® STEMI Receiving Center Gold Recognition Award
  • American Heart Association, 2020 Get With The Guidelines® Heart Failure Silver Award with Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
  • American Heart Association, 2023 Get With The Guidelines® Heart Failure Gold Plus Award with Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
  • American Heart Association, 2023 Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Award
  • Woman’s Choice Award®,
    Best Hospitals for Cancer Care, 2024
  • Accredited Health Department, Public Health Accreditation Board 
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Be healthy with CountyCare.

CountyCare is open to all Cook County residents enrolled through Health Choice Illinois. If you are not signed up for Medicaid or if you are unsure, call CountyCare at (312) 864-8203 for help.

In the News.


Tips for Staying Cool During a Heat Wave and Information about Local Cooling Centers

June 17, 2024

June 17, 2024 (Información en español al final de esta página.) With the temperatures expected to reach the mid-90s and the heat index soaring past 100 this week, physicians at Cook County Health urge you…

Cook County Health Awards $44M in Behavioral Health Grants

June 10, 2024

On June 10, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and County Commissioners, joined Cook County Health leaders in announcing the award of over $44 million in grants to 53 organizations as part of the health…

Cook County Health Awarded $200,000 Grant to Support Innovative Gun Violence Research

June 7, 2024

Project to be led by women who have experienced gun violence and will receive training on conducting research on the topic. On National Wear Orange Day, a day to recognize the impact of gun violence in…

Cook County Health Cuts Ribbon on Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit

May 28, 2024

On May 28, Cook County leaders joined Cook County Health officials to celebrate the opening of a new Neurosciences ICU unit at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital that enables Cook County Health to provide the…

Cook County Health and CountyCare Urge Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults/Seniors (HBIA/HBIS) Members to Renew Coverage

May 9, 2024

Cook County Health and CountyCare Health Plan are reminding all individuals who receive health coverage through the State of Illinois’ Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults (HBIA) and Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors (HBIS) programs to…

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