Nursing

...nursing role at CCH is rooted in evidenced-based practice nursing care, innovations, and continuous quality improvement principles. Being a member of our team comes with many benefits. We offer 100% tuition reimbursement to support professional growth and carrier advancement, generous vacation time, and many additional opportunities for professional development. This is an exciting time to join Cook County Health nursing....

Online & Print Journals

Online Journals ​ All the access to the online journal is IP authenticated. If there is any problem in accessing the online journals, please go to the CCHHS intranet, library website to access the journals. AJN, American Journal of Nursing JAMA JAMA Dermatology JAMA General Psychiatry JAMA Internal Medicine JAMA Neurology JAMA Ophthalmology JAMA Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery JAMA...

Human Resources

...needs of both you and your family, from HMO’s to PPO’s. Please visit Cook County Risk Management’s webpage for the latest information about employee benefits: www.cookcountyrisk.com Cook County Pension Fund The Cook County Pension Fund provides retirement, survivor, retiree health and disability benefits to employees and retirees of Cook County and its Forest Preserve District. We are committed to exceptional...

Fentanyl Awareness

...has found its way into recreational drugs, often without the user’s knowledge. Its high potency increases the risk of overdose, especially for those who are unaware of its presence in in the drug they are using. In the Chicago region, fentanyl is commonly found in heroin, and in some supplies of cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, MDMA, counterfeit prescription pills (fake Oxycodone,...

Anesthesiology and Pain Management

Thank you for your interest in the Anesthesiology and Pain Management Residency Program at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County. The program uses only Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) to process and review applications from the candidate pool. The program seeks applicants who demonstrate proven scholarship, a high level of preparedness, ability and aptitude. Communication skills, integrity, compassion,...

Urology

...completing a fellowship 38% percent are working in academic institutions 50% percent are in private practice The national pass rate for John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County Urology residents taking the American Board of Urology Part 1 written examination is 100 percent. Of the residents who have completed the Urology Residency, 100 percent are employed in this field....

Emergency Preservation & Resuscitation Trial (EPR)

...and restore normal blood volume. This procedure would only be performed when all other traditional treatments and resuscitation options were unsuccessful. If the cooling procedure is not done on these patients, the risk of death is 100%. What will happen during the study? In order to rapidly cool the patient, ice-cold saline (salt water) is pumped into the person through...

HIV/AIDS Program

...also known as pre-exposure prophylaxis, is an FDA approved daily prevention pill for HIV negative individuals, who are vulnerable to getting HIV. PEP PEP, or post-exposure prophylaxis, is an emergency antiretroviral medicine used to prevent HIV after a potential exposure. PEP must be started within 72 hours of potentially being exposed through unprotected sex or sharing needles. PEP is not...

Family and Community Medicine

A well-established and mission-driven training program, the Cook County Family Medicine Residency prepares physicians to serve and help lead comprehensive primary care services, especially for underserved populations. Resident physicians gain experience and develop expertise in the post-Affordable Care Act, safety-net health care environment. As the role of the family medicine physician continues to expand, we not only equip our residents...

Cook County Health CEO Rocha Named to AEH Board of Directors

...and financial challenges, our board members’ expertise will be crucial to the association’s work,” said Bruce Siegel, MD, MPH, president and CEO of America’s Essential Hospitals in a press release announcing AEH’s new Directors. “It is an honor to serve AEH, an organization dedicated to the sustainability of our nation’s safety net health care providers and their life-saving work,” said...

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