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…
Major Change Coming for Cardiac Imaging
February 27, 2017
In an effort to cut down on the number of unnecessary cardiac imaging procedures being done in the United States, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) is going to…
Major Change Coming for Cardiac Imaging
February 27, 2017
In an effort to cut down on the number of unnecessary cardiac imaging procedures being done in the United States, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) is going to…
Inadequate Access to Nutritious Food May Increase Stroke Risk Factors
February 23, 2017
Food insecurity – the state of being without reliable access to adequate amounts of affordable, nutritious food – may be linked to an increased risk of high blood pressure and…
Inadequate Access to Nutritious Food May Increase Stroke Risk Factors
February 23, 2017
Food insecurity – the state of being without reliable access to adequate amounts of affordable, nutritious food – may be linked to an increased risk of high blood pressure and…
What Women Should Know About Heart Disease
February 21, 2017
Did you know that women can have subtler, less recognizable signs of a heart attack than men? Or that women face a higher cardiovascular disease risk after reaching menopause? Heart…