Cook County Department of Public Health Awarded National Accreditation
March 21, 2014
Cook County Department of Public Health Awarded National Accreditation The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) was awarded national accreditation by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). To receive…
CCH Director, Palliative Care Services Wins Prestigious Award
March 20, 2014
Leaders who expand palliative care to veterans and safety-net patients and promote patient-centered care to seriously ill children receive 2014 Hastings Center Cunniff-Dixon Physician Awards CHICAGO – The Cook County…
County OKs $2.4 million to study old hospital redevelopment
March 17, 2014
Finding a new use for the old Cook County Hospital is back on the drawing board after the County Board voted Wednesday to spend $2.4 million to study ways to…
CCH Announces 70,000 members in CountyCare
January 10, 2014
Cook County Officials Announce 70,000 CountyCare Members Declare Medicaid expansion in Cook County working CHICAGO – Joined by United States Senator Richard Durbin and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle,…
Officials Advise Residents to Stay Prepared as Arctic Temperatures Blanket Our Region
January 3, 2014
Officials Advise Residents to Stay Prepared as Arctic Temperatures Blanket Our Region Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) Chief Operating Officer Dr. Terry Mason is advising residents to take…
CCDPH Advises Extreme Cold Precautions
December 10, 2013
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) officials are advising residents to take precautions against the extremely cold temperatures today and in the coming days. “The temperatures we are experiencing…
Dr. Raju’s Op Ed in Crain’s
December 3, 2013
For decades there’s been a lot of talk about how America can reinvent its health care system. As the world’s richest country, we spent $2.6 trillion on health care in…
CCH Officials Announce Major ACA Milestone
November 22, 2013
CHICAGO – Cook County Health & Hospitals System (CCH) CEO Dr. Ram Raju announced today that the Health System has reached its 2014 budgeted enrollment number for CountyCare, a Medicaid…
Halloween Health & Safety Tips
October 28, 2013
Expecting trick-or-treaters or party guests? Follow these tips to help make the festivities fun and safe for everyone: Provide healthier treats for trick-or-treaters such as low-calorie treats and drinks. For party…
CCH Announces 115,000 Apply for CountyCare
October 22, 2013
CHICAGO – Cook County Health & Hospitals System (CCH) Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Ram Raju today announced the health system has achieved its goal of 115,000 applications for CountyCare, an…