...Integration Download the MP4 video. Create just spaces where our patients’ and community’s comprehensive health needs are fully met and guide our development. Initiatives Completed or Underway: Established an Office of Equity and Inclusion. Administered 1 million COVID-19 vaccines. Conducted hyper-local campaign for COVID-19 vaccines. Established Community Advisory Councils. Workforce: Talent & Teams Download the MP4 video. Serve as the...
...recognitions and accreditations: Ambulatory and Community Health Network Ambulatory Care Certification, The Joint Commission Primary Care Medical Home Certification, The Joint Commission Provident Hospital Hospital Accreditation, The Joint Commission John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital Hospital Accreditation, The Joint Commission Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers, The Joint Commission and The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Academic Comprehensive Cancer Care Program...
What is Trauma? Trauma is the mental, emotional, and physical harm caused by extreme stress during a threatening, violent, or life-changing event. Trauma sounds like a scary word for scary experiences like war and natural disasters, but it can also describe events that happen every day – discrimination, domestic violence, gun violence or divorce. Childhood traumas are called Adverse Childhood...
...leading to bleeding complications. There is also a low risk that these research procedures could allow a subject to survive with brain damage. These persons would have otherwise died. • Other possible complications may include major bleeding, abnormal cardiac rhythms, fluid accumulation around the heart, device malfunction, breakdown of red blood cells, lung, liver or kidney dysfunction, high blood pressure,...
...educational courses. Our residency and medical student programs provide: Comprehensive supervision by dedicated faculty A diverse patient population with a broad spectrum of disease A structured curriculum with exceptional clinical teaching and didactics The opportunity to make a difference from day one For more information about the program, and details on how to apply, please visit our website at http://www.cookcountyem.com/....
...this information with the radiology community. As a department we have published in journals both locally and nationally. Residents have successfully presented at regional and national conferences, such as those held by RSNA, ARRS, ASER, SIR, ASNR, and CRS, to name a few. These invaluable experiences continue to make our residents competitive applicants when applying for fellowships. Our faculty is...
...Tech University Former residents 2021 Melissa Ixcamey: Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship, Valley Retina Institute Amar Mannina: Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship, University of Toronto Hudson Stern: Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship, Cook County Health Alex Yeung: Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Suburban Associates, IL 2020 Karl Becker: Uveitis/Medical Retina Fellowship, University of Illinois at Chicago Nadia Bolton: Comprehensive Ophthalmologist, Tohono O’odham Nation Health Care and Sells Indian Hospital...
...children to promote healthy eating. WIC is offered at many Cook County Health outpatient locations, including the Arlington Heights Health Center. Low- and middle- income families may be eligible if they meet the income requirements. WIC also provides food coupons that are good for healthy foods such as: 100% Fruit juice Baby food Canned fish Cereal Cheese Eggs Fruits Infant...
...contractions, but they tend to weaken or go away after a short time. To know for sure you’re going into labor, here are a few signs: Your “water breaks,” which is a gush or stream of clear fluid from your vagina Regular contractions Increasing time-periods between contractions Pink-colored or blood-streaked discharge from your vagina Notify your obstetrician when you’ve experienced...
...Coordinator – Errick Christian. It is expected that fellows complete the exercises and readings in the online seminar series “Fundamentals of Scholarship and Study Design.” This will enable fellows and enhance the likelihood of completing a scholarly project within the one year of the fellowship. Fellows are encouraged to disseminate their work via posters and presentations at national meetings, as...
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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