...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...
...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...
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....
Cook County Health in the Community! ¡Cook County Health en la Comunidad! Cook County Health’s Community Relations team prides itself on being community advocates and bringing the resources the System has to offer to all Cook County residents. Whether it is participating in community events, health fairs or, now, in “virtual” meetings, our culturally diverse and multilingual team will make...
SERVICES Family & general medicine Physicals & wellness checks Pediatric & adolescent health Immunizations Prenatal care (OB) Well-women care Chronic disease management Behavioral health Laboratory Family صحة Women’s health Diabetes treatment Telehealth appointments Same-day appointments...
...you would like to learn more about the Fresh Truck, please talk to your health care provider about how to get connected. WIC – New! Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a food supplemental and nutrition education program for pregnant نحيف, new mothers and young children to promote healthy eating and diets. WIC is offered at Arlington Heights Health Center,...
As Chief Administrative Officer for Operations & Development, Craig Williams works toward achieving an effective, highly integrated health system. He has set standards for system-wide delivery of high-quality care and operational excellence, and collaborates with clinical leaders and key administrative staff to develop models of care that are patient centered and support efficient delivery models in multiple care setting. Prior...
...patients evidence-based and high-quality care through the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technologies available. Signs of a heart attack Cold sweat Fatigue Lightheadedness Nausea or vomiting Pain in arms, neck, jaw, stomach, lower chest or abdomen Pressure, fullness or pain in your chest. This can last more than a few minutes or repeatedly Shortness of breath Preventing Heart Disease Eat...
Cook County Health (CCH) has two acute-care hospitals: John H. Stroger Jr., Hospital A nationally recognized academic tertiary care hospital Provident Hospital A community hospital offering compassionate, culturally competent care to patients on Chicago’s south side. CCH welcomes patient transfers to both of its hospitals. To coordinate a transfer to Stroger Hospital or Provident Hospital, please call 888-549-6991 It is...
...the widespread impact of trauma and understand paths for recovery; Recognize the signs and symptoms of trauma in patients, families, and staff; Integrate knowledge about trauma into policies, procedures, and practices; and Actively avoid re-traumatization. How Does Trauma-Informed Care Help Individuals Experiencing Trauma? Adopting trauma-informed practices can potentially improve patient engagement, treatment adherence, and health outcomes. It can also help...
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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