Family Health Network Members Join CountyCare
September 20, 2017
The Cook County Health (CCH) announced today that Family Health Network’s (FHN) Medicaid members in Cook County are joining CCH’ Medicaid managed care health plan, CountyCare. “The partnership with…
Immunizations and Annual Physicals Key to a Healthy Start to School
August 30, 2017
With the start of the school year right around the corner, Cook County Health is encouraging families to get an annual physical exam and required immunizations for their children. “An…
CCH Releases FY2018 Preliminary Budget
August 25, 2017
Cook County Health (CCH) CEO, Dr. Jay Shannon, submitted the health system’s preliminary Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 budget to the CCH Finance Committee today. The proposed $2.4 billion budget contemplates…
Can New “Smart PrEP Pills” Increase Adherence for HIV-Prevention Medication Among Young People?
August 10, 2017
The FDA-approved drug called PrEP can drastically reduce someone’s risk of getting HIV-by as much as 92 percent, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But one of…
Cook County Celebrates Construction Milestone for New West Side Health Center
August 9, 2017
The Cook County Health (CCH) and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle hosted a “topping out” ceremony on August 9 to celebrate continued construction progress CCH’ new state-of-the-art health center…
CCH Expects to See an Increase in Hospital Visits During Lollapalooza
August 2, 2017
Lollapalooza is a time of fun and most importantly, great music. But Cook County Health warned that summer musical festivals like Lollapalooza can also be a dangerous time for concert-goers…
CCH Response to July 27 Senate Vote
July 25, 2017
We should all be alarmed by today’s vote in the U.S. Senate to move forward debate about repealing the Affordable Care Act. Since 2014, the ACA has provided health insurance…
CCH Offering Fresh Food Markets in South Suburban Cook County
July 25, 2017
Starting in summer, Fresh Food Markets are being hosted weekly at three Cook County Health (CCH) health centers in South Suburban Cook County. Black Oaks Center, a local nonprofit, is partnering with…
Dr. Connie Mennella is CCH’ 2017 Doctor of the Year
April 30, 2017
Dr. Connie Mennella, Chairperson of the Department of Correctional Health at Cermak Health Services, was named Cook County Health’s 2017 Doctor of the Year. Dr. Mennella was selected from more…
Cook County Tackles Mental Illness in Community and Jail
March 21, 2017
Cook County Health (CCH) is holding a two-day workshop with key agencies involved in the criminal justice system to develop a detailed map of where the gaps are in providing…