Non-Contrast MRA Provides Safe Diagnostic Alternative for Patients with Kidney Disease
September 23, 2016
Patients with diabetes or renal failure are at high risk for deadly and debilitating vascular diseases, however, the most common imaging tool to evaluate the blood vessels uses a contrast…
Non-Contrast MRA Provides Safe Diagnostic Alternative for Patients with Kidney Disease
September 23, 2016
Patients with diabetes or renal failure are at high risk for deadly and debilitating vascular diseases, however, the most common imaging tool to evaluate the blood vessels uses a contrast…
The Joint Commission Recognizes John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital’s Stroke Program
September 22, 2016
The Cook County Health’s (CCH) John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital has been awarded Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission, in recognition of its long-time success…
Subtle Signs of Vision Problems for Kids
September 20, 2016
Parents, have you been noticing your child struggling in school these past weeks, but you can’t point to a reason why? It could be that your child is having trouble…
Subtle Signs of Vision Problems for Kids
September 20, 2016
Parents, have you been noticing your child struggling in school these past weeks, but you can’t point to a reason why? It could be that your child is having trouble…
Dr. Courtney Hollowell Part of a Panel To Ensure “Cancer Moonshot Initiative” Addresses Disparities
September 15, 2016
Cook County Health’s Chairman of Urology will be one of the experts invited to examine Vice President Joe Biden’s “Cancer Moonshot Initiative,” at the upcoming Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative…
CCH Makes HIV-Preventive Medication More Accessible
September 15, 2016
The Cook County Health (CCH) is making PrEP, an HIV-preventive medication, more accessible to people who are at high risk for getting the virus by expanding the number of health…
Cook County Health to Increase Access to Care for Uninsured Residents
September 14, 2016
The Cook County Health (CCH), with support from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Commissioners Bridget Gainer, Jesús “Chuy” Garcia and Robert Steele and the county wide Healthy Communities…
New CCH Central Campus Health Center Approved by State Review Board
September 14, 2016
The Illinois Health Facilities Planning & Services Review Board has approved Cook County Health’s Certificate of Need (CON) application to construct a new Central Campus Health Center. The state-of-the-art outpatient…
Cook County Honors World-Renowned Trauma Center, Nation’s First, on its 50th Anniversary
September 12, 2016
Pioneers, angels, lifelong friends — just a few of the words used by grateful patients and Cook County leaders to describe the 50-year legacy of the Cook County Trauma Unit.…