CareLink Program

...help applying for other state and federal medical programs. Patients must meet certain eligibility guidelines to qualify. Those who qualify for the program can receive care at Cook County Health مع up to 100% discount on the cost of care. Eligibility Anyone 19-64 years* of age living in Cook County معout insurance may apply for CareLink. A person’s immigration status...

مكتبة المركز الأكاديمي

...are available for quiet study only. The rooms can be reserved via Outlook Calendar one day in advance or in-person on a first-come-first-serve basis. For questions, please contact library staff at library@cookcountyhhs.org. Tutorials Pubmed Basics Searching Guide PDF (Trifold) [NLM] Pubmed MYNCBI (Trifold) [NLM] Pubmed Searching مع Mesh PDF (Trifold) [NLM] Pubmed متصل Traini Clinical Reference Tools ​ Clinical Queries...

MyCookCountyHealth

...email address مع your health care team. You will receive an email invitation from MyCookCountyHealth, مع subject line “Cook County Health.” Click the “Accept invitation to MyCookCountyHealth.” If you do not have an invitation or you need to access MyCookCountyHealth right away? Enroll متصل For more information, ask any member of your health care team or login at MyCookCountyHealth. For...

عيادة مقاطعة كوك هيلث بريدج

...Screening and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s) Birth Control HIV prevention مع PrEP Lab Tests Pharmacy access for low or no cost medications Financial counseling Our Team Andrew Birkhead MD, FAAFP, FASAM Bridge Clinic Medical Director & Family Medicine Physician Biography Monica Puente CADC Recovery Coach Coordinator Biography Diane Rosales CADC Recovery Coach Biography Frances Norlock DO, MPH, FACP...

نرحب بكم جميعا هنا

...https://cookcountyhealth.org/patients-visitors/mycookcountyhealth/. Please visit www.cookcountyhealth.org for additional information about Cook County Health or call 773-395-7400 مع questions about your health. Should you experience a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately. Thank you, The Cook County Health Team About Cook County Health  For more than 180 years, Cook County Health has proudly cared for patients regardless of their income, immigration or insurance status. As one...

مركز الموارد الإعلامية

...to reducing health disparities in care and improving health outcomes in primary and obstetric care practices. Dr. Nimmi Rajagopal Associate Chair, Family & Community Medicine Dr. Nimmi Rajagopal is an authority family and community medicine مع a focus on reaching underserved populations. Dr. Rajagopal is a family medicine physician who sees patients of all ages. Dr. Sharon Welbel System Director...

التمريض

...our community and champion of Cook County Health’s mission to deliver integrated health services مع dignity and respect regardless of patient’s ability to pay. Cook County Health nurses are driven, talented, and take patient care personally. LEARN MORE ABOUT COOK COUNTY HEALTH ABOUT NURSING AT With nearly 1,300 full-time nurses, nursing is the largest department معin Cook County Health and...

طب الأطفال

...last five years is strongly preferred.  Do you have a deadline for application submission?  October 31.  Do you offer externships or observerships?  No, externships/observerships/shadowing are not available at Stroger Hospital.  Can an application be sent مع علىly a USMLE step I score?  Yes.  Are prematch positions being offered by the program?  Residents are selected and matched only through the NRMP.  How many recommendation...

سياسة الخصوصية

...is simply browsed or information downloaded, certain information will be gathered and stored automatically about the visit. This information does not identify you personally. We automatically collect and store only the following information: the Internet domain (for example, “xcompany.com” if a private Internet access account is used, or “schoolname.edu” if connecting from a university’s domain) and IP address (an IP...

مكتب البحوث والشؤون التنظيمية (IRB)

...every 3 years. With over 800 active users in IRBManager, متصل certification is necessary to keep up مع best practices and law changes, standardize the educational platform across institutions for multisite studies, and ensure our researchers meet single IRB and sponsor requirements. Researchers looking to become certified for the first time will now complete the HSR CITI modules prior to...

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Andrew G. Birkhead, MD, FAAFP, FASAM

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.

Monica Puente, LSW CADC

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.

Diane Rosales, CADC

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.

Frances Norlock, DO MPH FACP

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.

Alexandra Albanese, MD FAAFP

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.

Michael Nelson, MD

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

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.