Cook County Health Strategic Plan 2023-2025

IMPACT CHANGE EQUITY Download Full Strategic Plan MISSION Establish universal access to the world’s best care and health services for all Cook County residents, regardless of the ability to pay, so all may live their healthiest life. VISION To ensure health as a human right. VALUES Innovation Compassion Accountability Respect Excellence & Education Play Video Strategic Pillars Patient Safety, Clinical...

Patient Rights & Responsibilities

...in a way that you understand. To receive information regarding your medical diagnosis, procedures, treatment, and prospects for recovery, including any risks or complications involved and any unanticipated outcomes. To refuse to give your consent for treatment or services, if you have not received information that you understand. To be free from restraints or seclusion unless the use of these...

Stroke Center

...(312) 864-7291. John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital Stroke Program Research Studies At Stroger Hospital, we stay up-to-date on the latest research findings on strokes and stroke care through an active research-based program that gives patients the opportunity to participate in clinical trials. Our past projects include: Research into the risks and benefits of aspirin and clopidogrel use (a drug used...

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

...be honored to provide your care. Our broad network. More options for you. Our broad network includes two hospitals: John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital and Provident Hospital. Patients can also visit more than a dozen community health centers and the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center. Cook County Health is proud of the work it does through Cook County Department of...

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...

Emergency Preservation & Resuscitation Trial (EPR)

...Such injuries may require surgical repair. In very rare situations, these injuries could lead to the loss of a limb. Use of cardiopulmonary bypass can cause a blood clot or air to enter the bloodstream. This could cause loss of blood flow to an important organ or a limb. • Hypothermia (cooling) can cause problems with the normal clotting system,...

Mpox Information

...services for sex Chicago residents can find mpox information and vaccination sites here: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cdph/supp_info/health-protection/get-the-facts-monkeypox.html Suburban Cook County residents can find mpox information and vaccination sites here: https://cookcountypublichealth.org/communicable-diseases/monkeypox/ Treatment There is no specific treatment approved for mpox and most people get better on their own. However, antiviral medications used to treat smallpox may help those with severe mpox disease. If you...

Employment Plan Office

...describing activities, observations, and investigative findings and addressing violations identified and remedial actions recommended and posts them on the CCH website. Use this link to access past reports. Reviewing Employment Plan and Employment Plan Manual. The EPO reviews proposed amendments to the Employment Plan and Employment Plan Manual and raises objections where the proposed process or procedure lacks requisite transparency....

Fellowship Programs

...of your ECFMG Certificate. Max. file size: 50 MB. Residency/Fellowship Program Institution Name* Select your current institution's name. If not listed, select "Other". -- Select an Institution --Advocate ChristAdvocate Illinois MasonicAdvocate Lutheran GeneralCCOM / MidwesternChildren's LurieJackson ParkLoyolaMcGaw (Northwestern)Mount SinaiNational UniversityNorth ShorePresence Resurrection Medical CenterRosalind Franklin (Scholl)RUSHSchollUICUniversity Of ChicagoWeissWest SuburbanOther Institution Name* Enter your current institution's name. Application for Elective Rotation*...

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