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…
125 Physician Leaders of Hospitals and Health Systems
October 17, 2013
125 Physician Leaders of Hospitals and Health Systems Becker’s Hospital Review has named “125 Physician Leaders of Hospitals and Health Systems,” based on leaders’ healthcare experience, accolades and commitment to…
CCH Announces Improvements at Oak Forest Health Center
September 26, 2013
The Cook County Health & Hospitals System today announced the opening of Oak Forest Health Center (OFHC), where new radiology and laboratory services will be offered. The nearly $6 million…
CCH Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
September 24, 2013
CHICAGO (September 23, 2013) – Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Dr. Ram Raju, CEO of Cook County Health and Hospitals System marked Hispanic Heritage Month with Cook County…