...a member of our team comes with many benefits. We offer 100% tuition reimbursement to support professional growth and carrier advancement, generous vacation time, and many additional opportunities for professional development. This is an exciting time to join Cook County Health nursing. We are committed to quality improvement, patient safety, and the employee experience, and are continually striving for excellence...
...who have not yet been vaccinated to please go get vaccinated,” said President Preckwinkle. “We continue to see our Black and Brown communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, and this trend will continue if we don’t get more residents vaccinated. Furthermore, communities where less than 50 percent of the population are vaccinated are at an even greater risk of spreading the...
...Urological Association (AUA) Urology Residency Match program. How to apply You must apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). This can be done through your medical school dean’s office. For more information, please see the “Apply” section on our website: cookcountyurology.com. For more information about the program and details on how to apply, please visit our website at www.cookcountyurology.com...
No Surprises Act and Good Faith Estimates The “No Surprises Act” helps ensure that patients with commercial health insurance (health plans provided by an employer or purchased on the Health Insurance Marketplace) do not receive surprise bills for emergency services, or from out-of-network providers at in-network facilities. It also created a process for uninsured or self-pay patients to request an...
...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 Accreditation, American College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer; American College of Surgeons National Burn Center Verification, American Burn Association Level III...
Vision care, also known as ophthalmology, studies the eye and conditions affecting the eye, eyelid or orbit. The physicians at Cook County Health provide comprehensive eye care, from routine eye exams to minor and major surgical procedures. Many eye conditions and diseases show no symptoms until they have progressed to the late stages. The best way to prevent any eye...
...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/....
...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...
...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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