Cook County Health to Evaluate Potential Antibody Therapies for the Prevention of COVID-19 Progression
March 31, 2021
First Illinois Site to Begin Enrollment in the Accelerating COVID-19 Therapeutic Interventions and Vaccines (ACTIV-5) Trial Cook County Health is one of several major U.S. medical centers and the first…
Cook County Health Releases Child Safety Forward Implementation Plan to Reduce Child Abuse and Maltreatment in Cook, Peoria and Vermilion Counties
March 24, 2021
Health System One of Five National Demonstration Sites Selected to Receive Grant from Department of Justice to Identify Collaborative Strategies Addressing Child Abuse and Neglect Injuries and Fatalities Cook County…
Cook County Launches “My Shot” Vaccination Campaign Highlighting Motivations of Cook County Residents
March 15, 2021
Data-driven Public Awareness Campaign Aims to Encourage Vaccination and Combat Reluctance Maywood, IL – Barber Lonnie Hodges doesn’t want to see any more suffering in his family or in his…
Cook County Health’s Christine Haley Recognized as Crain’s 2021 Notable Healthcare Hero
March 11, 2021
Christine Haley, Director of Housing for Cook County Health, was recognized on Monday as a Crain’s Chicago Business’ 2021 Notable Healthcare Hero. Crain’s released the list on Monday, which includes…
Cook County Health to Open Fourth Large-Scale Community Vaccination Site in Des Plaines
March 3, 2021
Des Plaines Site Opens this Week By Appointment Only and Will Be the First Johnson & Johnson Site in Illinois Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Cook County…
Cook County Vaccine Program Update: Vaccination Site Closures for February 16 Due to Winter Storm
February 15, 2021
Cook County Vaccine Program Update Vaccination Site Closures for February 16 Due to Winter Storm Limited Release of 5,000 First-dose Appointments Will Open at Noon Tomorrow Due to excessive…
Cook County Announces Third Large-Scale Community Vaccination Site at South Suburban College
February 11, 2021
Vaccine shortage prevents new appointments from being scheduled at this time Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Cook County Health System CEO Israel Rocha announced today that Cook County…
Cook County Health Opens 1st Pilot Educational POD in Lansing to Target Vaccine Distribution to Educators and School Personnel
February 10, 2021
(CHICAGO) – In a targeted effort to help restore critical public services to the community in vulnerable communities, Cook County has announced that Thornton Fractional (TF) South High School in…
Cook County Health Study Indicates Rapid and Disproportionate Increase in COVID-19 Hospitalizations Among Hispanics
February 4, 2021
(CHICAGO) – New research led by medical experts from Cook County Health confirms previous reports that Hispanic patients experience a disproportionate burden of COVID-19. The study results, published in the…
Cook County Announces Second Large Scale Community Vaccination Site at Triton College to Open Wednesday
February 1, 2021
Cook County Health will Release Appointments for Triton at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 2nd (CHICAGO) – Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Cook County Health System CEO Israel…