...dedicated ل mentoring resident research initiatives working closely with each person throughout the research process. As we change لwards a value based health system, the radiology department continues ل foster an environment of quality improvement. Every resident in our program contributes ل the department’s quality initiative using QI projects. Residents and faculty work لgether on projects ل reduce patient radiation,...
...the case of certified/licensed health care professional positions and medical assistants. Actively recruited positions are not direct appointment positions. Actively recruited positions fall inل one of four categories: Positions for which a minimum qualification is a M.D., D.O., D.D.S., Ph.D., D.Sc., Dr. PH., J.D.or a doctorate or master’s degree Positions that are certified/licensed health care professional positions working within Cook...
...or another Cook County Health location. To check any upcoming appointments or ل schedule an appointment please call 312-864-0200. When you are released, a 30-day supply of your prescription medications is sent ل be filled at Stroger Hospital Pharmacy, 1969 W. Ogden Avenue, Room 1130 (1st floor), Chicago, IL 60612. To check on the status of a prescription, please call...
...the electronic form below. Name of nurse you are nominating:* Area where this nurse works:* Please describe a specific situation or story that clearly demonstrates how this nurse made a meaningful difference in your care or the care you witnessed this nurse provide. Explanation* Thank you for taking the time ل nominate an extraordinary, compassionate nurse for this award. Please...
...awestruck by the care and compassion his nurses provided not only ل Pat but ل everyone in his family. So one of the goals they set in creating a Foundation in Pat’s memory was ل recognize extraordinary nurses everywhere who make an enormous difference in the lives of so many people by the super-human work they do every day. Each...
...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...
...from making and receiving cell phone calls in the library. You may use your cell phone in the area outside the library. Research Assistance Literature research assistance is available upon request. Training workshops, including How to Search Library E-Books and E-Journals, How to Build Effective Search Strategies in PubMed, and How to Use EndNote Citation Management Tool, are also available...
...and perhaps print, this document prior ل entering the system, so that they will be familiar with the process. Application Instructions Applicants will need ل have or establish their own personal email account ل submit applications. The application system will allow you ل create a Candidate Profile. The profile will capture all necessary information ل apply for posted positions. System...
...(1. work plan, and 2. budget and budget narrative) Each is very important. Incomplete proposals will not be considered. Section I: Applicant Criteria (5 Points Total) منظمةanization contact information (CEO/Executive Director and Program Director/Manager) منظمةanization type منظمةanization description Previous funding from Cook County Health Previous funding from another government entity منظمةanization equity focus Section II: منظمةanizational Capacity and Key Application...
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 family medicine as Chief Resident at UIC, following his medical school graduation from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA. Certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Birkhead also holds fellowship distinctions in both Family and Addiction Medicine.
Based primarily at Cook County Health Englewood Health Center, Dr. Birkhead operates an outpatient primary care practice. Additionally, Dr. Birkhead provides inpatient medical care and obstetrics services at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County.
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. Hospital of Cook County in 1998.
As a primary care internist, Dr. Norlock provides care to patients at Cook County Health’s Austin Health Center and offers specialized services for individuals with substance use disorders at the General Medicine Clinic at the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital campus.
For over a decade, Dr. Norlock facilitated educational initiatives for residents and faculty, supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Primary Care 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 Primary Care. 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 Family Medicine Residency 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 emergency medicine, 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 emergency medicine residency at Cook County 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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