Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center Celebrates 20 Years of Remarkable Success in HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care and Research
November 1, 2018
November 1, 2018 The Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center announced today a 20-year milestone for the clinic that focuses on the prevention, care and research of HIV/AIDS and other infectious…
Cook County Health Encourages Residents to Get a Flu Shot
October 17, 2018
October 17, 2018 Flu season has already begun, with one pediatric and two adult deaths reported in the U.S. The intensity of the illness made last year’s flu season the…
CCH Encourages Residents to Learn Suicide Warning Signs
September 10, 2018
September 10, 2018 Suicide continues to be a leading cause of death for Americans, taking a life in every 13 minutes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
CCH Releases FY2019 Preliminary Budget: Balanced Budget Includes New Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Dialysis Services Without Increase in Taxpayer Allocation
August 24, 2018
August 24, 2018 Cook County Health’s (CCH) CEO, Dr. Jay Shannon, submitted the health system’s preliminary Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 budget to the CCH Finance Committee today. The proposed FY2019…
CCH Reminds Parents to Schedule Back to School Immunizations and Physicals
August 9, 2018
August 9, 2018 Summer vacation is coming to an end and the first day of school will be here before you know it. Physicians at the Cook County Health (CCH)…
Lollapalooza Music Festival: Have Fun, Stay Safe
July 26, 2018
July 26, 2018 The Lollapalooza Music Festival at Grant Park is right around the corner. An impressive lineup of musical acts during the festival is a definite. But a trip…
Provident Hospital 25th Year Anniversary
July 25, 2018
July 25, 2018 On August 16, it will have been 25 years since Provident Hospital became part of Cook County Health & Hospital System (CCH) as a public, community teaching…
FDA Approves PrEP Drug for Adolescents
July 18, 2018
July 18, 2018 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded access to the only approved HIV-prevention drug, so that adolescents are included. Adolescents between the ages of 13 and…
Sun Safety Tips
July 12, 2018
July 12, 2018 Now that temperatures have finally warmed up in Cook County, you might be planning a lot of activities outdoors. Enjoy being outside, but remember to protect yourself…
Tick-Borne Diseases Are on the Rise
July 8, 2018
July 8, 2018 Tick-borne diseases have been steadily rising in the United States, with Lyme disease being the most common. The number of Americans getting sick each year by bites…