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...
...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...
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...all housestaff, which can be taken in (2) two week increments or (1) four week block rotation. Maternity/Paternity Leave: Housestaff physicians shall be granted maternity and paternity leave to cover periods of pregnancy, newborn childcare, and/or newly adopted childcare. Family & Medical Leave (FMLA): An eligible employee may take approved unpaid family and medical leave of up to twelve (12)...
...Hospital System; Rush University Medical Center; Mile Square Health Center; Sinai Health System and Centro Comunitario Juan Diego –– $700,000 to expand their model, which had been credited nationally for the success. The task force is housed at Rush. Overall, the goal is to take aim at what experts call structural inequities in the quality of care black women receive....
...click here for information about Cook County Health’s Bridge Clinic. Adjustment Disorders As you adjust to significant changes in your life or a stressful event, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed or anxious. Those stressful feelings tend to go away as you adjust to your new normal. However, if those feelings continue or begin to become excessive, especially if the stressor...
...vaccines are built on new molecular technology that we have been developing for years which makes them safer and more effective than any vaccine we’ve used before. I wish the vaccines we use for measles, mumps, rubella and the flu were as effective as the vaccines we have now for COVID-19. This vaccine is a life-changer.” CCH and CCDPH have...
More than 40,000 people in Illinois live with HIV or AIDS and more than half of those individuals reside in Chicago. There are approximately 1,000 new cases of HIV diagnosed in Chicago every year. Cook County Health and local public health partners are striving to eliminate the transmission of HIV in our community through widespread education, testing and treatment. The...
...County Health believes a robust behavioral health continuum aligns resources and strategic investments from local, county and state government to realize an integrated behavioral health system. Seeding & Sustaining Innovative Care Models – New and emerging treatment modalities and innovative approaches to health-related social needs are accessible to all in Cook County, no matter where you live and access care....
...sign-off and in one step transfer a transcribed report to clinicians instantly The new hospital is 1,200,000 square feet, the equivalent of 25 football fields, with a staff of over 300 attending physicians along with more than 400 medical residents and fellows The residency training and education program have a primary affiliation with nearby Rush Medical College, and minor affiliations...
As a native of Chicago, Kaelin Long grew a passion for developing connections, addressing substantial health concerns, and advocating for diversity and inclusion in underserved communities. Her love for community became evident through her passionate and persistent work both professionally and in her personal life. Kaelin is dedicated to giving back to the community through public service with non-profit organizations. Her work with the Ronald McDonald House Charities, allows her to provide support, health resources, and a sense of stability for families and children who are receiving medical attention.
Kaelin obtained a Masters Degree in Public Health from Indiana State University and began her journey into the field of public health and social services. In previous roles, Kaelin worked for Chicago Commons Adult Day Service in the Englewood community and Catholic Charities of the Archdioceses located in Harvey Il. During her time spent with both organizations, Kaelin honed in on improving quality of life, implementing health initiatives, providing senior support services and advocating for seniors diagnosed with Dementia and Alzheimer’s. Her goal has always been to make a difference in the lives of others, while maintaining their dignity and respect.
Kaelin accepted her role as a Community Outreach Worker with Cook County Health and immediately saw it as an opportunity to engage and build lasting relationships with community members and leaders across the Chicagoland area. She began helping individuals to connect with our health system, County Care, and broaden their knowledge and access to all the services that are available to them. Kaelin is committed to the empowerment, advancement, and acknowledgement of those who make our community feel like home.
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