County Hosts Ideas Workshop “Charrette” on Old Cook County Hospital Building
September 11, 2014
The Cook County Bureau of Economic Development, in partnership with the Chicago Architecture Foundation, is hosting an open ideas workshop. You’re Invited! The two-week charrette will kick off with an…
CountyCare Now Offering Family Health Plan Option
September 10, 2014
Plan covers wide range of health care services, including doctor visits and prescriptions, for children, parents and caregivers Parents in search of a health plan for the entire family, now…
Dr. John Jay Shannon speaks at City Club of Chicago
September 10, 2014
John Jay Shannon, MD, is the CEO of the Cook County Health & Hospitals System (CCH). The CCH Board of Directors unanimously appointed Dr. Shannon to the position on June…
CCH Board Passes FY2015 Preliminary Budget
August 29, 2014
$1.5 billion spending plan designed to improve patient experience expand CountyCare The Cook County Health & Hospitals System (CCH) Board today unanimously approved a $1.5 billion fiscal year 2015 preliminary…
Stroger Awarded Certification for Primary Stroke Centers
August 29, 2014
The Joint Commission Recognizes Stroke Program The Joint Commission, in conjunction with The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has awarded John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County with Advanced…
Crain’s checks in with CCH: Eyes call center & more nurses
August 19, 2014
Cook County Health and Hospitals System’s budget for 2015 calls for opening a call center, hiring hundreds of nurses and investing in everything from wheelchairs to exam tables to bolster…
Immunizations & Annual Physicals Key to Healthy Start to School
August 18, 2014
CCH offers low- or no-cost immunizations, Logan Square hosts School Physical Day With the school year starting in just a few weeks, the Cook County Health & Hospitals System is…
CCH Releases FY2015 Preliminary Budget
August 15, 2014
$1.5 billion spending plan designed to expand CountyCare and improve patient experience Cook County Health Chief Executive Officer Dr. John Jay Shannon today submitted a $1.5 billion fiscal year 2015…
CCH Board Elects New Chair and Vice Chair
July 25, 2014
Hill Hammock unanimously elected Chairman of the Board The Cook County Health Board at its annual meeting today elected a new chairman and vice chairman. Director Hill Hammock was unanimously…
Enjoy the weather, but remember to prevent against West Nile virus
July 15, 2014
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) officials would like to remind residents to be cautious and protect against West Nile virus (WNV). Prevention is the most effective way to…