La Clínica Bridge en Cook County Health es el punto de entrada para su recuperación.

La Clínica Bridge en Cook County Health es el punto de entrada para su recuperación. Operamos como clínica de urgencias para aquellos que luchan con el consumo de alcohol y opioides. La Clínica Bridge brinda acceso rápido a tratamientos sin que lo juzguen.

Ejemplos comunes de opioides incluyen la heroína y píldoras de prescripción, como la oxicodona (Percocet, OxyContin), hidrocodona (Vicodin), codeína, fentanilo y morfina.

Llame al 911 si está experimentando una sobredosis o una emergencia médica.

Formas De Recibir Ayuda

Contáctese hoy mismo si usted o un ser querido necesitan acceso rápido a los servicios de tratamiento contra las adicciones. La Clínica Bridge está aquí para usted, sin importar su habilidad de pagar o el estado de su recuperación.

¿Necesita transporte?

Si es miembro de CountyCare, o tiene cobertura de salud a través de Medicare, y necesita transporte para su cita, llame al 312-864-RIDE (7433) para programar su transporte con 24 horas de antelación. Muchos planes de salud de Medicaid ofrecen transporte gratuito. Si tiene cobertura a través de otro plan, llame a su aseguradora para consultar si califica.

SOBRE LA CLÍNICA BRIDGE
La Clínica Bridge en Cook County Health ofrece evaluación y tratamiento rápidos a los pacientes que luchan contra la adicción.

Brindamos acceso rápido a medicamentos para el tratamiento de adicciones (MAT) a través de visitas presenciales o telemedicina. Nuestro equipo también puede conectarlo con médicos de atención primaria, especialistas, otros tratamientos contra el uso de sustancias así como servicios de apoyo adicionales que pueda necesitar. Luego de comenzar con los MAT, nuestro equipo lo conectará con cuidados ambulatorios en uno de nuestros 12 centros de salud en el Condado de Cook.

¿Qué servicios se ofrecen en la Clínica Bridge?
Tratamiento integral contra las adicciones con un prescriptor y un coach de recuperación


Medicamentos comúnmente recetados:
• Buprenorphine [Suboxone™, Brixadi™, Sublocade™, Zubsolv™] for opioid use disorder
• Naltrexona [Vivitrol™] para trastornos por el consumo de opioides y alcohol
• Naloxona [Narcan™] para sobredosis por opioides
• No ofrecemos tratamientos con metadona, pero lo derivaremos en caso de ser necesario

La conexión a otro tratamiento para el abuso de sustancias y servicios de apoyo incluyen hogares de recuperación, clínicas de metadona, apoyo de pares y cuidado ambulatorio intensivo y domiciliario

Servicios de cuidado de especialidad y primarios:

• Cuidado primario
• Cuidado de salud mental y psiquiátrico, incluida terapia
• Cuidado materno
• Cuidado dental
• Tratamientos contra la hepatitis

Detección y tratamiento de enfermedades de transmisión sexual (STD)
Anticonceptivos
Prevención del VIH con PrEP
Pruebas de laboratorio
Acceso a farmacia para medicamentos a bajo costo o gratuitos
Asesoría financiera
Nuestro Equipo
Dr-Andrew-Birkhead-Crop
Andrew Birkhead MD, FAAFP, FASAM
Bridge Clinic Medical Director & Family Medicine Physician
Biografía
Monica-Puente-Crop
Monica Puente CADC
Recovery Coach Coordinator
Biografía
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Diane Rosales CADC
Recovery Coach
Biografía
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Frances Norlock DO, MPH, FACP
Primary Care Internist
Biografía
Dr-Alexandra-Albanese-Crop
Alexandra Albanese MD, FAAFP
Family Medicine Physician
Biografía
Michael-Nelson-Crop
Michael Nelson Maryland
Addiction Medicine Specialist, Toxicologist & Emergency Medicine Physician
Biografía
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Janet Towns
Trabajador comunitario de salud
Biografía
¿Cómo llegar a la Clínica Bridge?
the Bridge Clinic?
  • La Clínica Bridge se encuentra en: Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center, 2020 W. Harrison St., Chicago, IL 60612
  • Transporte público: Autobús 50 Damen CTA (parada Damen y Harrison), CTA Blue Line (parada del Illinois Medical District)
  • Aparcamiento: Disponible en el lugar por $5.
Horarios de
atención

La Clínica Bridge es su punto de entrada rápida al cuidado. La mayoría de las visitas se ofrecen por medio de telesalud, y también ofrecemos visitas presenciales en la ubicación de CCH más conveniente para usted.

  • Horarios sin cita
    Lunes -Viernes: 8AM—2PM
  • Horarios de laboratorio:
    Lunes -Jueves: 8:30AM–5:15PM
    Viernes: 8:30AM–12:30PM
    * Los horarios son de 8:30AM -12:30PM el día previo a un feriado
  • Horarios de farmacia
    Lun, Mier, Jue: 8AM–6:30PM
    Martes: 8AM–7PM
    Viernes: 8AM–5PM
    El 3.º sábado de cada mes: 8AM–4PM
Otros
Recursos
Call (312) 864-4628
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 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.

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. 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.

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 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.

Michael Nelson, MD

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

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.