Cook County Health Strategic Plan 2023-2025

...Integration Download the MP4 video. Create just spaces where our patients’ and community’s comprehensive health needs are fully met and guide our development. Initiatives Completed or Underway: Established an Office of Equity and Inclusion. Administered 1 million COVID-19 vaccines. Conducted hyper-local campaign for COVID-19 vaccines. Established Community Advisory Councils. Workforce: Talent & Teams Download the MP4 video. Serve as the...

Trauma Informed Care

...your physical health as well. What is Trauma-Informed Care? Trauma-informed care shifts the focus from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?” A trauma-informed approach to care acknowledges healthcare teams must have a complete picture of a patient’s life situation — past and present — to provide the most compassionate and effective care. Trauma-informed care seeks to: Realize...

Stroger Hospital 20th Anniversary

...Princess of Wales, visits Cook County Hospital. 1996 A groundbreaking ceremony for the new hospital is held. 1998 Cook County Hospital renamed to John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County. 2001 On December 12, 2002, the new John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital opens. 2002 By submitting your photos and memories along with you name, you consent that they may...

Transfers & External Providers

Cook County Health (CCH) has two acute-care hospitals: John H. Stroger Jr., Hospital A nationally recognized academic tertiary care hospital Provident Hospital A community hospital offering compassionate, culturally competent care to patients on Chicago’s south side. CCH welcomes patient transfers to both of its hospitals. To coordinate a transfer to Stroger Hospital or Provident Hospital, please call 888-549-6991 It is...

Community Vaccination Sites Re-Opening

...Thursday, January 20 1155 East Oakton Street, Des Plaines Opening Saturday, January 22 “While we have sufficient vaccine supply across Cook County, we know that physicians’ offices and pharmacies are not staffed to accommodate the significant demand for COVID vaccinations. With support from the State, we look forward to creating broader access to vaccination for individuals across the county,” said...

Service Updates

Vaccine Locations Full information can be found at myshotcookcounty.com/locations. Vaccine Locations Testing Locations Please see the COVID-19 Testing page for more information. Testing Locations All Cook County Health COVID-19 vaccine locations will be closed Friday, Dec. 31 through Sunday, Jan. 2 in observance of the New Year's holiday. All sites will reopen on Monday, January 3. Todos los sitios de...

Emergency Preservation & Resuscitation Trial (EPR)

...protected computer. Only designated members of the research team have access to the study office and data storage equipment. All members of the research team are well trained in keeping confidentiality. • Effects on Pregnancy: The effects of research cooling (hypothermia) and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures on a developing fetus are unknown. Therefore, known pregnant women were excluded from participation in...

Provident Hospital 30th Anniversary

...hope and a symbol of progress for the African American community. Its story is one of overcoming adversity, standing firm in the face of social injustices, and making significant contributions to healthcare, particularly in Chicago’s South Side community. This timeline encapsulates the key milestones in Provident Hospital‘s history, showcasing its persistent efforts to provide quality healthcare for all, regardless of...

Cermak Resource

...312-864-1608. For information about requesting a copy of your medical records, please call 312-864-6152 or visit https://cookcountyhealth.org/patients-visitors/request-medical-records/ To sign up for the Cook County Health Patient Portal visit https://cchhs.iqhealth.com/self-enroll/ Drug & Alcohol Use Care If you were receiving Methadone / Suboxone / Vivitrol for drug or alcohol use treatment, or would like to start, we want to help with your...

Residency/Fellowship Confirmation

...your email submission, please visit the following website: https://www.promisepoint.com/cchhslogin and log in with your username (first and last name, all lowercase and no spaces) to complete the assignments. If you are still having trouble accessing or completing the assignments, email us at professionaled@cookcountyhhs.org Online Modules – Complete the online educational modules. As proof, please print the Infection Control certificate, and...

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