Hospice and Palliative Medicine

...emergency medicine residency in Detroit. He enjoys the thrills of high acuity cases in the emergency room but is also deeply passionate about end-of-life care. On his free time, he likes playing guitar, rooting for the Detroit Lions (often times not so painfully), cooking at home, and trying new restaurants. He is looking forward to working in a brand-new city...

Cook County Health CEO Rocha Named to AEH Board of Directors

July 1, 2022– Israel Rocha, Jr., MPA, CEO of Cook County Health (CCH), has been named to the Board of Directors for America’s Essential Hospitals (AEH). AEH is the leading association and champion for hospitals dedicated to equitable, high-quality care for all, including those who face social and financial barriers to care. “As our hospitals confront emergent workforce, health equity,...

Surgery

...over 2,000 laser procedures. Our physicians utilize many methods of sophisticated care options and many eye diseases can be treated with medical, surgical or laser procedures. The Ophthalmology clinic, located in the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital, is a comprehensively equipped facility with specialists available in 7 subspecialties including: medical/surgical retina, oculoplastics, cornea, glaucoma, uveitis, pediatrics/strabismus and neuro-ophthalmology. Minor surgery...

Lung Health (Pulmonary)

...Jr. Hospital of Cook County 1969 W. Odgen Ave. Chicago, IL 60612 (312) 864-6000 Monday and Thursday from 1 - 4 pm Friday from 8:30 am to 12 pm Pulmonary Clinic - Clinic F John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County 1969 W. Odgen Ave. Chicago, IL 60612 (312) 864-6000 Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 am to 12 pm...

Request Medical Records

...Medical Record Authorization Release – Polish Include a copy of a Valid Photo ID (passport, driver’s license, state ID or school ID). Note that a copy of a valid ID is required before processing. Your request can be mailed/fax or submitted in person at any of the following locations:  John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital* 1969 W. Ogden Ave., Room 1690...

Good Faith Estimates

...to bills you get later. If you get the bill and the charges are at least $400 above the good faith estimate, please contact CCH at 866. 223.2817. If you are not satisfied with the outcome, you may be eligible to start a patient-provider dispute with the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Please visit https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises/consumers/medical-bill-disagreements-if-you-are-uninsured or call 1.800.985.3059....

Colon & Rectal Surgery

...allowed a degree of independence in the daily clinical management. Staff surgeons are present for every operative procedure. Numerous ongoing research projects are available for resident involvement. A research program is in place and a publication requirement is enforced. The faculty are directly involved in research and scholarly activities. We meet on a monthly basis in addition to electronic communications....

...to overcome the challenge of chronic illness. Feel better physically & emotionally. Get back on top of school. Get along better with family and friends. Take charge of your life. How FIT Works Therapist-led groups meet once or twice weekly in the early evenings on zoom. Some groups are youth-only or parents-only, others bring everyone together. Individuals and families meet...

Pharmacy

...practice settings mentored by a clinical practitioner. Policies and Expectations Rotation requirements, policies, overview of expectations, resident responsibilities, grading, and other important information are located on CCBHS Intranet in accordance with John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County Policy and Procedures. Activities Participation in teaching, journal club presentations, newsletters, Drug and Formulary reviews, seminars, M&Ms, and a research project...

Employment Plan Office

...contact the Employment Plan Officer directly. You may also contact the CCH Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer. Kimberly Craft, Employment Plan Officer 1950 W. Polk St., 9th Floor Chicago, IL 60612 epo@cookcountyhhs.org (312) 864-0368 Nicole Almiro, Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer 1950 W. Polk St., Suite 9217 Chicago, IL 60612 Corporate Compliance Hotline: (866) 489-4949 To report a Political Contact...

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