...representative. This includes the right to make decisions about when to receive life-saving services, including the right to not use life-sustaining medical treatment as allowable by law. These decisions may be changed at any time during your treatment. To have your organ donation wishes followed in line with our legal responsibilities and resources. You have the right to receive information...
...an application, please click below: Required Documents (English) Required Documents (Spanish) Required Documents (Polish) Frequently Requested Forms Room and Board Financial Assistance Statement (English) Room and Board Financial Assistance Statement (Spanish) Room and Board Financial Assistance Statement (Polish) Paid in Cash (English) Paid in Cash (Spanish) Paid in Cash (Polish) Self-Attestation Letter of Insurance (English) Self-Attestation Letter of Insurance (Spanish)...
...collaboration with CCH’s medical and business leaders. Since joining CCH as Chief Quality Officer in 2022, Dr. Mikaitis has served as a champion of quality and compliance, implementing evidence-based processes to improve the delivery of care across the system. He implemented numerous quality initiatives to improve patient outcomes across CCH, including a new multifaceted strategy deployment system that resulted in...
...cash form Proof of Cook County Address • Utility bill i.e., gas, electric, water • Telephone bill • Bank Statement • Letter from a church Required Documents English Spanish Polish Room & Board Financial Assistance Statement English Spanish Polish Paid in Cash English Spanish Polish Self-Attestation Letter of Insurance English Spanish Polish Financial Assistance Applications English Spanish Polish Urdu Mandarin...
...for information about Cook County Health’s Bridge Clinic. Mental Health Adjustment Disorders As you adjust to significant changes in your life or a stressful event, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed or anxious. Those stressful feelings tend to go away as you adjust to your new normal. However, if those feelings continue or begin to become excessive, especially if the stressor...
...improve the quality of care delivered by Cook County Health, have been his key priorities since taking the helm at CCH in December 2020. In April 2022, Mr. Rocha announced the establishment of The Change Institute of Cook County Health, a think-and-do-tank designed to address health equity, improve patient outcomes including the prevention of premature death. The Change Institute will...
...when confronted with life-limiting illness and at the end of life. To train physicians to demonstrate competence in specialist-level expertise in palliative care. The program helps physicians develop academic, clinical, research and administrative skills that are consistent with the practice, development and improvement of palliative medicine and to rise to leadership in the field. To help physicians develop a broad...
...and contacting the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) is a confidential, toll-free number to people considering self-harm. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition, CCH’ Community Triage Center (CTC) in Roseland provides evaluation, crisis stabilization and treatment for patients presenting with psychiatric and/or substance-related crises...
...Fiscal Year (11/30) Employees also receive 12 sick days. Vacation starts at 15 days for most new employees and increases with years of service. Skilled trades have different benefit time accruals; however, they are very competitive when compared with other employers. Basic Term Life Insurance Cook County insures the life of each employee for an amount equal to your annual...
...to use it. Mental Health Care Everyone struggles with their mental health sometimes. It is important to get care for your mental health, just like you do for your physical health. Illinois Helpline for Substance Use or Problem Gambling: Call 833-234-6343 or text “help” to 833234 SAMHSA National Helpline: Call 1-800-662-4357 Suicide and Crisis Helpline: Call or text 988 or...
As a native of Chicago, Kaelin Long grew a passion for developing connections, addressing substantial health concerns, and advocating for diversity and inclusion in underserved communities. Her love for community became evident through her passionate and persistent work both professionally and in her personal life. Kaelin is dedicated to giving back to the community through public service with non-profit organizations. Her work with the Ronald McDonald House Charities, allows her to provide support, health resources, and a sense of stability for families and children who are receiving medical attention.
Kaelin obtained a Masters Degree in Public Health from Indiana State University and began her journey into the field of public health and social services. In previous roles, Kaelin worked for Chicago Commons Adult Day Service in the Englewood community and Catholic Charities of the Archdioceses located in Harvey Il. During her time spent with both organizations, Kaelin honed in on improving quality of life, implementing health initiatives, providing senior support services and advocating for seniors diagnosed with Dementia and Alzheimer’s. Her goal has always been to make a difference in the lives of others, while maintaining their dignity and respect.
Kaelin accepted her role as a Community Outreach Worker with Cook County Health and immediately saw it as an opportunity to engage and build lasting relationships with community members and leaders across the Chicagoland area. She began helping individuals to connect with our health system, County Care, and broaden their knowledge and access to all the services that are available to them. Kaelin is committed to the empowerment, advancement, and acknowledgement of those who make our community feel like home.
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