...Trauma Surgery Management of Dental Infections Management of Oral and Head & Neck Cancers Microneurosurgery Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology/Tumors Orthognathic Surgery Outpatient Anesthesia Pre-prosthetic Surgery Removal of Third Molars (Wisdom Teeth) Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Oral and maxillofacial patients are seen at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County outpatient clinic. Call 312-864-0200 ل make an appointment....
...will not stop them from qualifying for the program. Eligibility is based on gross income, family size, and proof of Cook County residency. Patients must have lived in Cook County for at least 30 days prior ل applying. Children 18 years old and younger do not qualify for CareLink. Children who need insurance should apply for All Kids. Anyone that...
...outpatients, same-day surgery, emergency department and discharge patients. To refill your prescription, please call the 24-hour refill line at (312) 864-5651 and follow prompts ل fill your prescription at a specific CCH pharmacy or have it delivered via mail order. The pharmacy will work with patients who do not have prescription benefits ل explore coverage options and medication assistance programs....
...team for diseases of the skull base. We have a comprehensive program ل provide screening and treatment for cancers of the head and neck, which includes lip, لngue, oral, لnsil, throat, and voicebox cancer as well as tumors of the sinuses, ear, and neck. The division also performs plastic and reconstructive surgery with attention ل patients needing reconstruction after trauma...
...opioids like fentanyl. Stay Safe If you choose to use drugs, Go Slow. Fentanyl acts fast. Wait ل see how your body reacts ل a small amount of a drug ل reduce the risk of an overdose. Never use alone. Make a plan with a safe person around you who is prepared ل help you in the event of an...
...text messages not accepted. Request Appointment Click here ل submit online request A care coordinator will reach out ل you Walk-in ل the Bridge Clinic Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center 2020 W. Harrison St. Chicago, IL Monday-Friday 8AM-2PM Email ل Request Appointment bridge@ cookcountyhhs.org A care coordinator will reach out ل you Need a ride? If you are a CountyCare...
...acceso a Internet, cree una cuenta para cada miembro de la familia que haya sido atendido por Cook County Health en https://cookcountyhealth.org/patients-visitors/mycookcountyhealth/. Por favor visite www.cookcountyhealth.org para obtener información adicional sobre Cook County Health o llame al 773-395-7400 si tiene preguntas sobre su salud. Si experimenta una emergencia médica, llame al 911 de inmediato. Muchas gracias, El Equipo de Cook...
...on the streets of Chicago as teens, they’re heading ل D.C. ل protest gun violence We have nothing ل lose Beyond gun control, student marchers aim ل upend elections Opioid يستخدم The U.S. is facing an opioid epidemic, and Cook County is not immune. In the last decade, opioid use and abuse has skyrocketed, becoming a public health crisis that...
...transfer must be accepted by the other facility or organization. To refuse a transfer ل another facility or organization. To receive information on our policies related ل your hospitalization or treatment. You have the right ل make decisions about your care, including: To decide whether you want ل consent ل treatment, care and services. To withdraw your consent at any...
...pathologists. Trauma patients may need further therapies ل transition back ل home in a safe, functional manner. The department also provides outpatient services through the Musculoskeletal Clinic, the Orthotics Clinic and the Amputee Clinic. Here, patients are provided with non-operative, conservative orthopedic and neurological care through a variety of means: Peripheral joint injections Exercise prescription for physical therapy Prosthetic prescription...
كمواطن من شيكاغو ، نما Kaelin Long شغفًا بتطوير الاتصالات ، ومعالجة المخاوف الصحية الكبيرة ، والدعوة إلى التنوع والاندماج في المجتمعات المحرومة. أصبح حبها للمجتمع واضحًا من خلال عملها الشغوف والدؤوب على الصعيدين المهني والشخصي. كايلين مكرس لرد الجميل للمجتمع من خلال الخدمة العامة مع المنظمات غير الربحية. يتيح لها عملها مع جمعيات رونالد ماكدونالد هاوس الخيرية تقديم الدعم والموارد الصحية والشعور بالاستقرار للعائلات والأطفال الذين يتلقون رعاية طبية.
حصلت كايلين على درجة الماجستير في الصحة العامة من جامعة ولاية إنديانا وبدأت رحلتها في مجال الصحة العامة والخدمات الاجتماعية. في الأدوار السابقة ، عملت كايلين في خدمة يوم الكبار في شيكاغو كومنز في مجتمع إنجلوود والجمعيات الخيرية الكاثوليكية للأبرشيات الموجودة في هارفي إيل. خلال الوقت الذي أمضته مع كلتا المؤسستين ، شحذت كايلين في تحسين نوعية الحياة ، وتنفيذ المبادرات الصحية ، وتقديم خدمات دعم كبار السن والدعوة لكبار السن الذين تم تشخيص إصابتهم بالخرف ومرض الزهايمر. كان هدفها دائمًا إحداث تغيير في حياة الآخرين ، مع الحفاظ على كرامتهم واحترامهم.
قبلت كايلين دورها كعاملة توعية مجتمعية مع Cook County Health ورأت على الفور أنها فرصة للانخراط وبناء علاقات دائمة مع أعضاء وقادة المجتمع في جميع أنحاء منطقة Chicagoland. بدأت في مساعدة الأفراد على التواصل مع نظامنا الصحي ، County Care ، وتوسيع نطاق معرفتهم والوصول إلى جميع الخدمات المتاحة لهم. تلتزم Kaelin بالتمكين والتقدم والاعتراف لأولئك الذين يجعلون مجتمعنا يشعر وكأنه في المنزل.
Andrew Birkhead serves as an attending physician in the Department of Family & Community Medicine and holds the position of Medical Director at the Bridge Clinic.
Dr. Birkhead completed his residency in طب الأسرة as Chief Resident at UIC, following his medical school graduation from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA. Certified in طب الأسرة. Dr. Birkhead also holds fellowship distinctions in both Family and Addiction Medicine.
Based primarily at Cook County Health مركز إنجلوود الصحي, Dr. Birkhead operates an outpatient الرعاية الصحية الأولية practice. Additionally, Dr. Birkhead provides inpatient medical care and obstetrics services at John H. Stroger، Jr. مستشفى مقاطعة كوك.
Recovery Coach Coordinator, Monica Puente is a seasoned bilingual and bicultural social worker with over a decade of experience specializing in HIV and substance use disorders (SUD). With a rich background in providing support to diverse communities, Puente has demonstrated a keen understanding of the intersecting challenges faced by individuals navigating these complex health issues.
Having worked at Cook County Jail in the OTP clinic, Puente has firsthand experience addressing the unique needs of incarcerated individuals grappling with SUD. This experience has underscored Puente’s commitment to delivering compassionate and culturally competent care within challenging environments.
Puente is deeply committed to advocating for equitable access to immediate treatment for vulnerable populations. Puente recognizes the urgency of addressing these issues and remains steadfast in her mission to empower individuals to lead healthier lives.
Recovery Coach, Diane Rosales, a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, embarked on her journey in the field of substance abuse in 1968. However, Rosales’ exposure to substance use and alcoholism began much earlier in life.
As a former substance user, Rosales’ breakthrough in treatment led her to achieve sustained sobriety. From there, she pursued education relentlessly, earning a GED and eventually a master’s degree.
Rosales champions accessible and low-barrier treatment for patients, acknowledging its potential to save lives. Rosales has committed her career to making a positive impact on individuals’ lives and advocating for alternative paths to living.
Dr. Frances Norlock earned her Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the University of Illinois at Chicago, followed by a Master’s degree in Epidemiology from the University of Michigan and a Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her residency training in internal medicine was completed at Rush University, after which she joined John H. Stroger، Jr. مستشفى of Cook County in 1998.
As a الرعاية الصحية الأولية internist, Dr. Norlock provides care to patients at Cook County Health’s مركز أوستن الصحي and offers specialized services for individuals with substance use disorders at the الطب العام Clinic at the John H. Stroger، Jr. مستشفى campus.
For over a decade, Dr. Norlock facilitated educational initiatives for residents and faculty, supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration’s الرعاية الصحية الأولية Training and Enhancement grant. This included training faculty and staff to obtain licenses for prescribing medications to treat opioid use disorder.
Since 2008, Dr. Norlock has served as the Section Head of Medical Education for the Division of General Internal Medicine and الرعاية الصحية الأولية. Currently, she supervises the Addiction Medicine resident rotation, guiding internal medicine residents in evaluating and managing substance use disorders in their patients. Additionally, she co-authored and co-edited the book “Breast Health and Common Breast Problems: A Practical Approach” as part of the American College of Physicians Women’s Health book series. Dr. Norlock’s contributions extend to publications in esteemed journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine and the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Dr. Albanese serves as an attending physician in the Department of Family & Community Medicine and holds the role of Associate Program Director at the Cook County إقامة طب الأسرة Program. Dr. Albanese attended Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine for her medical education and completed her residency training at the University of Illinois Chicago.
Beyond addiction medicine, Dr. Albanese’s clinical interests encompass women’s health and chronic disease management.
Dr. Michael Nelson, is a versatile medical professional specializing in طب الطوارئ, medical toxicology, and addiction medicine at John H. Stroger Jr., Hospital of Cook County. Dr. Nelson earned his medical degree from the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University and completed his تخصُّص طب الطوارئ في مقاطعة كوك Emergency Medicine Residency. Dr. Nelson furthered his expertise with a fellowship in medical toxicology at the Toxikon Consortium/Cook County Hospital/University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center.
Dr. Nelson is actively involved in professional endeavors related to emerging drugs of abuse, substance use disorders, and the utilization of athletic performance-enhancing substances. Holding influential positions as the Chair of the Prescribing Practices Committee for the Illinois Opioid Advisory Council and as a member of the HOPE Taskforce for DuPage County and serves as a consultant for the Illinois Poison Control Center.
Janet Towns serves as a community health worker, actively engaging with and assisting the community by facilitating access to resources, providing referrals, and offering support for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), drawing from her own lived experiences.
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