CareLink Program

...will not stop them from qualifying for the program. Eligibility is based on gross income, family size, and proof of Cook County residency. Patients must have lived in Cook County for at least 30 days prior to applying. Children 18 years old and younger do not qualify for CareLink. Children who need insurance should apply for All Kids. Anyone that...

Stroke Center

...screen patients for issues such as food insecurity, tobacco use, depression, lack of transportation and housing, and adequate access to primary care. Stroke Clinic John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County 1969 W. Odgen Ave. Chicago, IL 60612 (312) 864-7293 If think you or a loved one is experiencing a stroke, call 911 immediately. Stroke Support Group We encourage...

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

...care and becoming the best team player he can be. Victor Wong is thrilled to join the palliative care program at Cook County/Rush University and serve the people of Chicago. He completed residency training in Emergency Medicine at Maimonides Medical Center, the largest hospital in Brooklyn, NY. Despite a deep passion for the breadth and acuity of emergency medicine, he...

Cook County Health Strategic Plan 2023-2025

...Financial Forecast Three Year Financial Forecast Board of Directors Lyndon Taylor, Chair Honorable Dr. Dennis Deer, LCPC, CCFC, Vice Chair Robert Currie Raul Garza Ada Mary Gugenheim Joseph M. Harrington Karen E. Kim, MD, MS Mike Koetting David Ernesto Munar Heather M. Prendergast, MD, MS, MPH Robert G. Reiter, Jr. Otis L. Story, Sr. Israel Rocha, Jr., Chief Executive Officer...

Mpox Information

Cook County Health is offering Mpox vaccination, screening and treatment at several health centers by appointment. About Mpox Mpox is a contagious disease caused by the monkeypox virus. Anyone can get mpox, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. Most of the current cases in the U.S. are occurring in social networks of men who have sex with men and...

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,...

Human Resources

...the case of certified/licensed health care professional positions and medical assistants. Actively recruited positions are not direct appointment positions. Actively recruited positions fall into one of four categories: Positions for which a minimum qualification is a M.D., D.O., D.D.S., Ph.D., D.Sc., Dr. PH., J.D.or a doctorate or master’s degree Positions that are certified/licensed health care professional positions working within Cook...

Pediatrics

...last five years is strongly preferred.  Do you have a deadline for application submission?  October 31.  Do you offer externships or observerships?  No, externships/observerships/shadowing are not available at Stroger Hospital.  Can an application be sent with only a USMLE step I score?  Yes.  Are prematch positions being offered by the program?  Residents are selected and matched only through the NRMP.  How many recommendation...

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...

MyCookCountyHealth

...MyCookCountyHealth technical assistance, call 1-877-621-8014. Download the MyCookCountyHealth app today. Visit Google Play for Android or App Store for iPhone to download the app. Connect your health management apps We now offer the ability for you to securely connect some of the health management apps you may use (i.e. fitness trackers, dietary trackers, etc.) to your health record. For more...

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