Your health. Our priority. From primary care to specialized treatment for complex medical conditions, Cook County Health delivers the care that keeps you healthy. Cook County Health provides high-quality care to more than 500,000 individuals through the health system and the health plan. Our teams of doctors, nurses and medical professionals represent the best in medicine. We continue to modernize...
...Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC)- federally funded nonprofit health centers or clinics that serve medically underserved areas and populations It is important to note that eligibility differs by each strategy identified on the Menu of Options. Award recipients must have the organizational, fiscal, and contracting capacity to conduct the work described in this Open Call and have the accounting and...
...Urological Association (AUA) Urology Residency Match program. How to apply You must apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). This can be done through your medical school dean’s office. For more information, please see the “Apply” section on our website: cookcountyurology.com. For more information about the program and details on how to apply, please visit our website at www.cookcountyurology.com...
...hope and a symbol of progress for the African American community. Its story is one of overcoming adversity, standing firm in the face of social injustices, and making significant contributions to healthcare, particularly in Chicago’s South Side community. This timeline encapsulates the key milestones in Provident Hospital‘s history, showcasing its persistent efforts to provide quality healthcare for all, regardless of...
Cook County Health offers an AGME-accredited, three-year training program in Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Welcome! The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at Cook County Health has a rich tradition of providing high-quality care, research and house staff training. Providing high-quality and compassionate care to all regardless of their ability to pay is at the heart...
...General Surgery Surgical ICU Anesthesia OB/GYN Trauma Surgery Palliative Care Malcolm X paramedic students ACLS/BLS/PALS training Summary of Criteria for Successful Fellowship Completion Participation in most simulation weekly activities (approximately 20 hours/week) Scholarly project completion Administrative project completion Comprehensive Instructor Workshop – Center for Medical Simulation Fellows will receive the opportunity to go to the intensive immersion in health care...
...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 Primary Care Internist Biography Alexandra Albanese MD, FAAFP Family Medicine Physician Biography Michael Nelson MD Addiction Medicine Specialist, Toxicologist & Emergency Medicine Physician Biography Janet Towns Community Health Worker Biography...
Palliative care aims to relieve suffering and maintain or improve the quality of life for patients facing serious, life-threatening or chronic illnesses. Cook County Health specializes in an interdisciplinary approach, where we strive to enhance the physical, social, psychological and spiritual well-being of the patient and family. Palliative care can be provided during any time of your diagnosis and treatment....
...County Health, Northwestern University, Midwestern University, Resurrection Medical Center and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago also rotate through the trauma unit throughout their education. Occasionally, Pediatric and Family Medicine residents from Cook County Health, as well as Emergency Medicine residents from Canada are also part of the program. Medical student rotations are available during their 4th...
...and restore normal blood volume. This procedure would only be performed when all other traditional treatments and resuscitation options were unsuccessful. If the cooling procedure is not done on these patients, the risk of death is 100%. What will happen during the study? In order to rapidly cool the patient, ice-cold saline (salt water) is pumped into the person through...
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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