Office of Research & Regulatory Affairs (IRB)

...human participants in research conducted by employees, agents and affiliates of Cook County Health. FWA number: FWA00001802 IRB Registration Information Letter (IORG) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) require IRBs to register through a system maintained by DHHS. IRB Organization (IORG) number: IORG0000119 Compliance Letter 2024 IRB Meeting Calendar 2024 Roster for IRB...

HIV/AIDS Program

...you are at higher risk for infection, you should be tested annually. The CDC also recommends sexually active gay and bisexual men should consider getting tested every three to six months. You should consider getting tested for HIV if you: Had unprotected vaginal, oral or anal sex with more than one partner in the last year Had unprotected vaginal, oral...

Press Releases

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… Dr. Chantal Tinfang Named Cook County Health Doctor of the Year...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

Vaccinations Cook County Health is offering the latest COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA and CDC recommend the COVID vaccine for all individuals 6 months and older. The new formula helps protect against the latest variants of COVID. If it has been more than two months since your last COVID vaccine, you are eligible. If you are a Cook County Health patient,...

Mpox Information

...Administration (FDA) for the prevention of mpox in people ages 18 and older. The vaccine is currently recommended for anyone who: Is a sexually active gay, bisexual and or other same gender-loving man or transgender individual Is eligible for or currently takes HIV-PrEP Lives with HIV Has had skin-to-skin or intimate contact with someone diagnosed with MPV Exchanges goods or...

Fentanyl Awareness

...naloxone if available. Try to keep the person awake and breathing. Lay the person on their side to prevent choking if they vomit. Stay with the person until emergency responders arrive. Remember, an overdose is a medical emergency. It’s important to act quickly and get professional help. Care Resources Cook County Health substance use disorder care Quick Access Bridge Clinic:...

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