Cook County Health’s Dr. Orlanda Mackie Awarded As A 2021 National Compassionate Caregiver by The Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare
November 9, 2021
Dr. Orlanda Mackie, chair of hospice and palliative medicine for Cook County Health, is one of seven awardees of the 2021 National Compassionate Caregivers of the Year Award from the…
Cook County Health Starts Vaccinating Kids Ages 5 to 11
November 8, 2021
On November 2, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention formally recommended the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, and today Cook County Health…
UI Health and Cook County Health announce collaboration of specialty pediatric services under the Partnership for Pediatric Care
November 3, 2021
Hospital systems announce shared services agreement Effective November 2021, Cook County Health and UI Health — the leading public health care providers in Cook County and Illinois — will collaborate…
Cook County Health Pharmacies to Welcome Prescription Drug Takebacks
October 22, 2021
Cook County Health is making it easier for patients to safely dispose of unused prescription medications. Effective immediately, all Cook County Health pharmacies will have drop-off boxes, accessible during business…
Cook County Health Recruiting Nurses
October 12, 2021
Cook County Health is currently recruiting for nurses at Stroger and Provident Hospitals. Positions include float pool and maternal child at Stroger and emergency department and intensive care units at…
Cook County Health Recognized by the American Heart Association with Gold and Gold-Plus Awards for Severe Heart Attack and Heart Failure Care
October 4, 2021
Cook County Health received two major awards from the American Heart Association – the Mission: Lifeline® STEMI Receiving Center Gold Award and the Get with The Guidelines® Heart Failure Gold-Plus…
Cook County Health Launches New Campaign to Reach Vaccine Hesitant, Provides Update on Boosters and Info on Vaccinations for Kids
September 22, 2021
Cook County leaders gathered on September 20 to encourage residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and to announce the launch of a new COVID-19 vaccine ad campaign, targeted at reaching…
Cook County Officials, Housing Forward Discuss Early Success of Medical Respite Center
September 14, 2021
Cook County officials and staff from Housing Forward gathered on September 1 to discuss the opening and early success of a medical respite center in Oak Park. Cook County Health…
Cook County Health Board of Directors Appoints New Leaders, Welcomes New Member
September 2, 2021
The Cook County Health (CCH) Board of Directors voted to appoint two new leaders at its annual meeting on Friday, July 30. Lyndon A. Taylor, Partner in Charge – Chicago…
Cook County Health Names New Executive Leaders
August 18, 2021
Cook County Health has welcomed several new executives, representing the first C-suite appointments under the leadership of CCH CEO Israel Rocha Jr. “I am pleased to welcome these new leaders…