‘Boss’ wrapping up 2nd season
June 19, 2012
A CTOR Kelsey (“Frasier”) Grammer’s filming of his hit Chicago-based series “Boss,” in which he plays the role of Tom Kane, a ruthless Chi-Town mayor, will wrap up shooting for its second season July…
Public health system courts Rauner to fund foundation
June 18, 2012
The Cook County hospital system is wooing investor Bruce Rauner for a gift of more than $10 million, as the cash-strapped public health care network tries to enter the crowded…
On the front lines of city’s violence
June 17, 2012
By the time paramedics wheeled Daniel Dilce into Stroger Hospital’s busy trauma unit early Sunday, there was little doctors could do to save his life. Blood leaked from the 35-year-old’s…
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Save Medicaid
June 14, 2012
Governor Pat Quinn today signed into law a package of reforms that will rescue the state’s Medicaid system from the brink of collapse and make the program sustainable for the…
County Health Struggle moves to Springfield
May 21, 2012
Springfield has its allure — it must, right? People live there. They can’t all be trapped by cruel circumstance. Among visitors, however, there are only two attitudes toward the state…
With NATO in town, hospitals brace for bioterrorism
May 18, 2012
While many downtown office workers worry about commuting headaches during the NATO summit, two Chicago hospital systems are prepared for far worse possibilities. The University of Chicago Medical Center and the Cook…
CCH Introduces Centralized Scheduling
May 14, 2012
CCH understands the importance of patient satisfaction at CCH and we are focusing on creating a more patient-centered environment. In doing so, we are at the point in our revenue…
Dr. Raju’s Check Up
May 4, 2012
Six months ago Dr. Ram Raju took command of the ailing Cook County health system. His prime mission: Stop the money hemorrhage. That’s vital because as the county’s health and…
Strategic Advantage – Modern Healthcare
April 10, 2012
Dr. Ram Raju more than 20 years ago transitioned his career as a trauma surgeon to the executive side of healthcare. Dr. Raju became CEO to the third largest public healthcare…
CCH Celebrates National Volunteer Week, April 15 – 21
April 4, 2012
National Volunteer Week gives us the opportunity to salute all of our volunteers and thank them for their service. Volunteering is part of our identity in which we embrace a…