Cook County Health’s division of oral and maxillofacial surgery has been an integral part of Cook County Health for nearly 100 years. We treat patients with injuries, diseases and defects of the head, neck, face, mouth and jaw. Conditions & Symptoms The Cook County Hospital Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery treats many conditions of the head and neck. Services...
...the interview process, candidates will have the chance to see both teaching sites, visit all labs, and meet with the fellows and faculty. Rotations Cardiac Critical Care Unit and Cardiac Consult Service All fellows have three months of CCU and three months of consult service experience during their fellowship. One CCU rotation and one consult service rotation are spent at...
...County participating in single and multi-site based human research studies, patient care, information technology, and health data science to evolve the delivery and effectiveness of clinical research. Mr. Spranca is a behavioral scientist with expertise in quality of care, patient experience, clinical decision support and health behavior. He is also an experienced builder of research operations. Prior to joining CCH,...
...to chat visit 988lifeline.org Sexually Transmitted Diseases Cook County Health’s CORE Center 2020 W. Harrison Street, Chicago, IL, provides walk in screening for sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV and hepatitis. You can also get a PrEP prescription from their on-site pharmacy. Walk-in hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. Call 312-572-4500 to make an appointment or ask a question. You may have enrolled...
...How to get to the Bridge Clinic? The Bridge Clinic is located at: Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center, 2020 W. Harrison St., Chicago, IL 60612 Public Transportation: 50 Damen CTA Bus (Damen and Harrison stop), CTA Blue Line (Illinois Medical District Stop) Parking: Available on site for $5 Hours of Operations The Bridge Clinic is your fast entry point into...
...– regardless of race, sex, ability to pay, insurance or immigration status. Let’s take a look back! Play Video As we celebrate 20 years at our current location, we want to hear from you! Memories and photos from staff and patients can be submitted to anniversary@cookcountyhhs.org for our website and social media pages. The Cook County government opens a small...
...care, social and support services, prevention and education programs and opportunities to participate in research. The Center also has an onsite screening clinic that offers confidential testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), confidential counseling and testing for HIV, and tuberculosis (TB) screening. Adolescent Medicine Bilingual Services Case Management Services Chemical Dependency Dental Care Mental Health Prevention and Education...
...review the below guidelines to facilitate your application process. We only accept applications via ERAS, the Electronic Residency Application Service. When in the ERAS website, please look for the Primary Care Internal Medicine Program under John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital. We start our interview season in October and continue until January. It is preferred that your graduation date from medical...
...Scholar in Cancer Research Award. Dr. Fidel Abrego Department Chair, Obstetrics & Gynecology Dr. Abrego began his career with Cook County Health as an attending physician in 2003. He has served in many leadership roles at the health system including as the divisional director for the obstetrics and gynecology department, program director and the site director for the Northwestern University...
...discriminated in another way on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex, you can file a grievance in person, by mail, fax or via our website. If you need help filing a grievance, the Cook County Health Grievance & Appeals Coordinator is available to help you: Linh Dang 1969 W. Ogden Ave., Suite 1280 Chicago, IL...
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.
Andrew Birkhead serves as an attending physician in the Department of Family & Community Medicine and holds the position of Medical Director at the Bridge Clinic.
Dr. Birkhead completed his residency in family medicine as Chief Resident at UIC, following his medical school graduation from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA. Certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Birkhead also holds fellowship distinctions in both Family and Addiction Medicine.
Based primarily at Cook County Health Englewood Health Center, Dr. Birkhead operates an outpatient primary care practice. Additionally, Dr. Birkhead provides inpatient medical care and obstetrics services at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County.
Recovery Coach Coordinator, Monica Puente is a seasoned bilingual and bicultural social worker with over a decade of experience specializing in HIV and substance use disorders (SUD). With a rich background in providing support to diverse communities, Puente has demonstrated a keen understanding of the intersecting challenges faced by individuals navigating these complex health issues.
Having worked at Cook County Jail in the OTP clinic, Puente has firsthand experience addressing the unique needs of incarcerated individuals grappling with SUD. This experience has underscored Puente’s commitment to delivering compassionate and culturally competent care within challenging environments.
Puente is deeply committed to advocating for equitable access to immediate treatment for vulnerable populations. Puente recognizes the urgency of addressing these issues and remains steadfast in her mission to empower individuals to lead healthier lives.
Recovery Coach, Diane Rosales, a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, embarked on her journey in the field of substance abuse in 1968. However, Rosales’ exposure to substance use and alcoholism began much earlier in life.
As a former substance user, Rosales’ breakthrough in treatment led her to achieve sustained sobriety. From there, she pursued education relentlessly, earning a GED and eventually a master’s degree.
Rosales champions accessible and low-barrier treatment for patients, acknowledging its potential to save lives. Rosales has committed her career to making a positive impact on individuals’ lives and advocating for alternative paths to living.
Dr. Frances Norlock earned her Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the University of Illinois at Chicago, followed by a Master’s degree in Epidemiology from the University of Michigan and a Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her residency training in internal medicine was completed at Rush University, after which she joined John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County in 1998.
As a primary care internist, Dr. Norlock provides care to patients at Cook County Health’s Austin Health Center and offers specialized services for individuals with substance use disorders at the General Medicine Clinic at the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital campus.
For over a decade, Dr. Norlock facilitated educational initiatives for residents and faculty, supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Primary Care Training and Enhancement grant. This included training faculty and staff to obtain licenses for prescribing medications to treat opioid use disorder.
Since 2008, Dr. Norlock has served as the Section Head of Medical Education for the Division of General Internal Medicine and Primary Care. Currently, she supervises the Addiction Medicine resident rotation, guiding internal medicine residents in evaluating and managing substance use disorders in their patients. Additionally, she co-authored and co-edited the book “Breast Health and Common Breast Problems: A Practical Approach” as part of the American College of Physicians Women’s Health book series. Dr. Norlock’s contributions extend to publications in esteemed journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine and the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Dr. Albanese serves as an attending physician in the Department of Family & Community Medicine and holds the role of Associate Program Director at the Cook County Family Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Albanese attended Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine for her medical education and completed her residency training at the University of Illinois Chicago.
Beyond addiction medicine, Dr. Albanese’s clinical interests encompass women’s health and chronic disease management.
Dr. Michael Nelson, is a versatile medical professional specializing in emergency medicine, medical toxicology, and addiction medicine at John H. Stroger Jr., Hospital of Cook County. Dr. Nelson earned his medical degree from the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University and completed his emergency medicine residency at Cook County Emergency Medicine Residency. Dr. Nelson furthered his expertise with a fellowship in medical toxicology at the Toxikon Consortium/Cook County Hospital/University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center.
Dr. Nelson is actively involved in professional endeavors related to emerging drugs of abuse, substance use disorders, and the utilization of athletic performance-enhancing substances. Holding influential positions as the Chair of the Prescribing Practices Committee for the Illinois Opioid Advisory Council and as a member of the HOPE Taskforce for DuPage County and serves as a consultant for the Illinois Poison Control Center.
Janet Towns serves as a community health worker, actively engaging with and assisting the community by facilitating access to resources, providing referrals, and offering support for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), drawing from her own lived experiences.
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