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MyCookCountyHealth

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Cook County Health

...agradecer a aquellos que han estado en el viaje con nosotros y mientras miramos hacia el futuro, eninvitarte a joen nosotros mientras mejoramos la salud del condado de Cook. La salud del condado de Cook es envesting en nuestra red y servicios de modernización para los pacientes. Estamos liderando el campo en tecnología de vanguardia, encapacidad aumentada y eninvestigación innovadora. El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Cook...

Presentación electrónica de testimonios

Actualización: abril 2020 en cumplimiento de las órdenes ejecutivas del gobernador 2020-7, 2020-10, y 2020-18, la asistencia a las reuniones del Directorio de la CCH y sus Comités será únicamente por vía remota, hasta fecha por determinar. Los comentarios públicos por escrito sobre cualquiera de los puntos enumerados en las agendas de las reuniones llevadas a cabo a distancia serán aceptados electrónicamente. El testimonio se puede enviar electrónicamente ...

Relaciones comunitarias

...Riverlado, Provident Hospital/Sengstacke, Robbins Health Center, and the Dr. Jorge Prieto Health Centers – and will be adding a council for the Austen Health Center and Belmont Cragen Centro de salud en 2024. For more enformación sobre participación en nuestros Consejos Asesores, correo electrónico mgarcia6 @ cookcountyhhs.org. Click here for application form Resources and Programs Food and Healthy Living Programs Food Ensecurity is a...

Patología y Laboratorio

... servicios de consulta en clínicas de patología y lugares de tratamiento de pacientes. Laboratorios Clínicos En nuestros laboratorios clínicos, examinamos enfermedades que afectan a los fluidos corporales, enIncluyendo sangre y orina. Los laboratorios de patología clínica proporcionan más de 1200 análisis de laboratorio diferentes, enIncluyendo: Bioquímica Banco de sangre y análisis de fármacos de transfusión Citometría de flujo Hematopatología Inmunología Microbiología Diagnóstico molecular Servicios de flebotomía Toxicología Virología Laboratorios anatómicos En el anatómico ...

Centro de trazo

... para prevenir infartos y accidentes cerebrovasculares en pacientes con enfermedad cardíaca, accidente cerebrovascular reciente o enfermedad de la circulación sanguínea) para la prevención del accidente cerebrovascular entre pacientes afroamericanos. Estudios clínicos sobre el valor de vitamen suplementación en prevención de accidentes cerebrovasculares. Envestigio ena los riesgos y beneficios de un medicamento para la diabetes en prevención de accidentes cerebrovasculares en nondiabetic patients. Studies on the efectos de comida enseguridad en riesgo vascular ...

Clínica Puente de Salud del Condado de Cook

The Bridge Clinic at Cook County Health is your entry point ento recovery. We act as an urgent care clinic for those struggling with opioid and/or alcohol use. The Bridge Clinic provides rapid access to treatment without judgement. Common examples of opioids enclude heroen and prescription pills like oxycodone (Percocet, OxyConten), hydrocodone (Vicoden), codeine, fentanyl, and morphine. Call 911 if...

Derechos y responsabilidades del paciente

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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.