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…
Navy corpsmen sharpen skills at Stroger
June 27, 2014
By Geoff Ziezulewicz, Tribune reporter June 27, 2014 View the video here. Last Friday night in Stroger Hospital’s trauma unit, Michael Soto stood at a woman’s side, watching intently as…
Safety tips for residents while enjoying the outdoors.
June 12, 2014
“According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), home and recreational injuries can be prevented, yet they make up roughly a third of all emergency room visits…
Step Up. Get Tested.
June 3, 2014
The Chicagoland HIV Testing Collaborative (CHTC) 2014 is hosting its 3rd annual HIV/HCV testing and social marketing campaign, Step Up. Get Tested., established by staff from the Ruth M. Rothstein…
Cook County releases 1st snapshot of new Medicaid patients
June 3, 2014
Data reveal the deep challenge that Illinois, hospitals and insurance networks face to help many of the enrollees get their health under control and, in turn, hold down costs New…
National Public Health Week April 7 – April 11
April 7, 2014
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) officials use National Public Health Week (NPHW) to launch a new infographic designed to inform the public about the sexual behaviors of suburban…
CCDPH Launches Tobacco Prevention Campaigns
April 3, 2014
This week, public health officials released the 2014 tobacco cessation and prevention campaigns. This year, there are two campaigns running simultaneously with one focusing on adults and one on youth.…
CCH Announces 2014 Doctor of the Year
March 31, 2014
CHICAGO – The Cook County Health & Hospitals (CCH) announced today Doctor Tom Patrianakos, Division Chair of Ophthalmology was named Doctor of the Year, Cook County Health. “Dr. Patrianakos is…