...the best ongoing protection against the virus and its variants.” Hours of operation for all mass vaccination locations will be Tuesday through Saturday, 8am-6pm, and Sunday 10am-4pm. Individuals who make an appointment via vaccine.cookcountyil.gov will be prioritized. Walk-ins will also be welcome on a first come first served basis. Anyone age 5 and older should get vaccinated. Pfizer, Moderna, and...
...PGY-1 The PGY-1 residency positions were integrated into the program July 2021 providing our residents with a comprehensive experience prior to beginning their formal ophthalmology training. The first year begins with a two-week orientation in which subspecialty attendings give introductory lectures and provide hands-on instruction in use of ophthalmic equipment and refraction. Rotations consist of two-, four- and six- week...
Cook County Health (CCH) has two acute-care hospitals: John H. Stroger Jr., Hospital A nationally recognized academic tertiary care hospital Provident Hospital A community hospital offering compassionate, culturally competent care to patients on Chicago’s south side. CCH welcomes patient transfers to both of its hospitals. To coordinate a transfer to Stroger Hospital or Provident Hospital, please call 888-549-6991 It is...
...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...
...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,...
...organize a Fellows Surgical case conference quarterly at a restaurant where Chicago area fellows get together and discuss complex cases. Pre-requisites Fellow must have completed an ACGME-accredited ophthalmology residency and be eligible to obtain an Illinois medical license. Applications will be accepted through SFMatch. Further information can be obtained by visiting https://retinaassociates.com/vitreoretinal-fellowship/. Current Fellows PGY-5 Hudson Stern, MD Residency: Cook...
...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...
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...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...
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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