...main Cook County Hospital building is completed six years later. 1916 The world is gripped by an influenza epidemic that killed 51 million people world wide. Cook County Hospital is filled with patients. 1918 Cook County Hospital opens the world’s first blood bank. 1937 Cook County Hospital launches a trauma unit. The hospital has the oldest comprehensive trauma unit in...
...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...
The Division of Ophthalmology at the Cook County Health offers medical and surgical ophthalmic care to adults and children with diseases and injuries of the eye, orbit and eyelids. Common diseases that affect the eye include diabetes, glaucoma and cataracts, but in addition, comprehensive care is offered to patients suffering from a broad spectrum of common and rare eye conditions...
...312-864-1608. For information about requesting a copy of your medical records, please call 312-864-6152 or visit https://cookcountyhealth.org/patients-visitors/request-medical-records/ To sign up for the Cook County Health Patient Portal visit https://cchhs.iqhealth.com/self-enroll/ Drug & Alcohol Use Care If you were receiving Methadone / Suboxone / Vivitrol for drug or alcohol use treatment, or would like to start, we want to help with your...
...into one of the Cook County Health (CCH) sites to meet with a Financial Counselor. Please check the list of CCH sites below to see office hours and if an appointment is needed. It is recommended that Patients signing up for CareLink complete the application (located at the bottom of this page), before going in to see a Financial Counselor....
...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,...
...already offered 330 pop-up, mobile and priority sites across the region to administer more than 55,000 doses to individuals in communities where they live and work. More than 1,800 in-home vaccinations have also been given. “We know there are communities with low rates of vaccination, particularly those in the southland. Many of these communities have already been disproportionately affected by...
...positions are offered. What do I need for my application to be considered complete? Applications will be considered complete when we have electronically received the following items: 1. Completed ERAS application 2. Three letters of recommendation 3. Copy of official medical school transcripts 4. USMLE transcripts or Board scores 5. Medical School Dean’s letter Whom should I contact if I...
...is simply browsed or information downloaded, certain information will be gathered and stored automatically about the visit. This information does not identify you personally. We automatically collect and store only the following information: the Internet domain (for example, “xcompany.com” if a private Internet access account is used, or “schoolname.edu” if connecting from a university’s domain) and IP address (an IP...
...a pivotal role in the care of emergency and trauma patients as well as providing valuable services to the community in the treatment of oral and maxillofacial pathology and disorders. Current Residents Chief Residents Dr. Michael Ginzburg, University of Pennsylvania Dr. Ali Al-Sammak, University of Pennsylvania Third Years Dr. Preston Banoub, Harvard University Dr. Emad Fard, University of Western Ontario...
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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