Enfermería

...Health. EXTERNAL APPLICANT INTERNAL APPLICANT Did you have great nursing care at Cook County Health? Nominate your nurse for a DAISY Award! In Cook County Health’s en línea sistema de solicitud, debe crear un perfil de candidato para comenzar el proceso de solicitud. Todas las solicitudes deben presentarse en línea. More FAQs about the employment process at Cook County Health can be found here....

Pediatría

...el caso se discute a fondo con los médicos tratantes, los residentes y los estudiantes de medicina. Los residentes deben certificarse en soporte vital básico, programa de reanimación neonatal y soporte vital avanzado pediátrico. Estos cursos se ofrecen de forma gratuita a todos los residentes. La enseñanza se lleva a cabo en muchos otros entornos, incluida la asistencia a rondas, la conferencia de morbilidad y mortalidad, el club de revistas, el laboratorio de simulación, en línea módulos y...

Anestesiología y manejo del dolor

... y Asociaciones Médicas Sociedad para la Educación en Anestesia Sociedad Americana de Anestesiólogos Asociación Médica Americana Literatura gratuita (libros, revistas, resúmenes y textos) books.google.com En línea Literature Research www.pubmed.com Google Scholar Blogspot por Josephine Tan en UCSF Tutoriales gratuitos para PubMed Anesthesiology En línea Material de estudio Para procedimientos, diagnósticos, fisiología, tratamientos Farmacología anestésica Pregunta del día y respuestas revisadas por pares, con referencias Exámenes en capacitación ...

El condado de Cook brinda información actualizada sobre la estrategia de vacunas a medida que las preocupaciones sobre la variante Delta continúan creciendo

...who have not yet been vaccinated to please go get vaccinated,” said President Preckwinkle. “We continue to see our Negro and Brown communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, and this trend will continue if we don’t get more residents vaccinated. Furthermore, communities where less than 50 percent of the population are vaccinated are at an even greater risk of spreading the...

Relaciones comunitarias

... en eventos de pruebas de VIH como Fahrenheit Chicago y eventos de recursos comunitarios como Negro Expo Mujer. Nuestro objetivo es brindarle recursos para que usted y sus seres queridos se mantengan saludables. Al hacer clic en los diferentes enlaces de esta página, podrá ver y descargar algunos de los recursos que ofrecemos. Si usted tiene...

Centro de Recursos de Medios

...copy records. No fees shall be charged for the first 50 pages of negro and white, letter or legal-size copies. Cook County Health may provide information on diskette, cd, or electronic form, and the cost shall be the actual cost incurred by the health system. Fees for reproducing records in any form not listed herein shall be based on the...

Sobre la salud del condado de Cook

...Dan” and Provident Hospital at the forefront of one of Chicago’s medical milestones. Provident Hospital established the first nursing school for Negro women in Chicago. Throughout this century, Provident Hospital’s mission remained unchanged, providing quality health care to the medically underserved. After a long and distinguished history of service, rising hospital costs made it difficult for inner city hospitals to...

Cuidado de la vista (oftalmología)

... visión Ver destellos de luces, rayas de luz o líneas onduladas Ver sombras o negro manchas Ver manchas repentinas Servicios Los médicos de Cook County Health utilizan muchos métodos de opciones de atención sofisticadas para tratar enfermedades oculares con procedimientos médicos, quirúrgicos o con láser. Si se necesita cirugía para tratar una enfermedad ocular, se pueden realizar procedimientos de cirugía menor dentro de la Clínica Oftalmológica en ...

Clínica Puente de Salud del Condado de Cook

...text messages not accepted. Request Appointment Click here to submit en línea request A care coordinator will reach out to you Walk-in to the Bridge Clinic Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center 2020 W. Harrison St. Chicago, IL Monday-Friday 8AM-2PM Email to Request Appointment bridge@ cookcountyhhs.org A care coordinator will reach out to you Need a ride? If you are a CountyCare...

Simulación de Medicina de Emergencia

... Coordinador - Errick Christian. Se espera que los becarios completen los ejercicios y lecturas en el en línea serie de seminarios "Fundamentos del diseño de becas y estudios". Esto permitirá a los becarios y aumentará la probabilidad de completar un proyecto académico dentro del año de la beca. Se anima a los becarios a difundir su trabajo a través de carteles y presentaciones en reuniones nacionales, ya que ...

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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 medicina Familiar as Chief Resident at UIC, following his medical school graduation from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA. Certified in médicos de familia. Dr. Birkhead also holds fellowship distinctions in both Family and Addiction Medicine.

Based primarily at Cook County Health Centro de salud de Englewood, Dr. Birkhead operates an outpatient Nuestro equipo practice. Additionally, Dr. Birkhead provides inpatient medical care and obstetrics services at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital del condado de Cook.

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.

Como un Nuestro equipo internist, Dr. Norlock provides care to patients at Cook County Health’s Centro de salud de austin and offers specialized services for individuals with substance use disorders at the Medicina general 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 Residencia de medicina familiar 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 Medicina de emergencia, 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 residencia en medicina de emergencia en el condado de Cook 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.