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…
Cook County Springs into Health with New Worksite Wellness Initiative
April 2, 2012
Cook County Springs Into Health With New Worksite Wellness Initiative President Preckwinkle alongside Dr. Raju announced today a broad worksite wellness initiative, “Spring Into Health!” to engage Cook County’s 22,000 employees…
Dr. Raju discusses Cook County Health System with Modern Healthcare
April 2, 2012
Inequality, in terms of access to care, is a problem both in America and Dr. Ram Raju’s native India. Raju, CEO of the government-run Cook County Health and Hospitals System in…
Cook County Health Launches New Website
March 27, 2012
CHICAGO-The Cook County Health announced a newly launched website for all Cook County residents and patients. The up-to-date website www.cookcountyhhs.org will offer information on hospital locations, health news, patient services, and special news…
Dr. Raju Joins Senator Dick Durbin, Rep. Jan Schakowsky, Rep. Danny Davis to Talk Health Care Laws
March 23, 2012
Chicago, IL (March 23, 2012) -Today, Dr. Ram Raju joined alongside U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Danny Davis (D-IL) and individuals who have…
Core Center Gets Funding for Access to Care Programs
March 20, 2012
Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center is Awarded Funding for Prevention and Access to Care Programs Programs highlight HIV rapid testing, prevention education about HIV/AIDS and improved access to care services …