Mpox Information

...Screening Vaccination Treatment Prevention Links to Additional Resources Symptoms Symptoms usually start within two weeks after exposure, but may not appear for up to 21 days. Common symptoms include: Fever Chills Headaches Muscle or back aches Swollen lymph nodes Tiredness Rash or sores A rash may appear all over the body or only certain parts, including the face, hands, feet...

Trauma Informed Care

...the widespread impact of trauma and understand paths for recovery; Recognize the signs and symptoms of trauma in patients, families, and staff; Integrate knowledge about trauma into policies, procedures, and practices; and Actively avoid re-traumatization. How Does Trauma-Informed Care Help Individuals Experiencing Trauma? Adopting trauma-informed practices can potentially improve patient engagement, treatment adherence, and health outcomes. It can also help...

Emergency Preservation & Resuscitation Trial (EPR)

...and restore normal blood volume. This procedure would only be performed when all other traditional treatments and resuscitation options were unsuccessful. If the cooling procedure is not done on these patients, the risk of death is 100%. What will happen during the study? In order to rapidly cool the patient, ice-cold saline (salt water) is pumped into the person through...

Radiology – Diagnostic

...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...

Arlington Heights Health Center

SERVICES Family and general medicine Physicals and wellness checks Pediatric and adolescent health Immunizations Prenatal care (OB) Well-women care Chronic disease management Chest clinic Behavioral health WIC Laboratory Telehealth appointments Same-day appointments...

Urology

...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...

Emergency Medicine

...Residency Program is internationally recognized for its strong clinical services and wonderfully diverse patient population. We are committed to continuing Cook County Health’s mission of service while training outstanding emergency medicine specialists. Our residents learn the practice of emergency medicine with the guidance of knowledgeable clinical faculty. We supplement clinical experiences with outstanding didactics using multiple modalities such as small...

Trauma & Burn

...County Health, Northwestern University, Midwestern University, Resurrection Medical Center and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago also rotate through the trauma unit throughout their education. Occasionally, Pediatric and Family Medicine residents from Cook County Health, as well as Emergency Medicine residents from Canada are also part of the program. Medical student rotations are available during their 4th...

Patient Rights & Responsibilities

...and service requests. You have the right to know about your treatment and the health care team, including the right: To have a family member or representative of your choice and your own doctor promptly notified of your admission. To know the names and roles of the team members involved in your care. To participate in your care plan process...

Cook County Health

...and expand our network of community-based health centers throughout Cook County. We offer convenient locations and a team of experts ready to offer you and your family everything from wellness care to emergency medicine. To schedule an appointment with a Cook County Health physician, please call 312-864-0200. A 180-year history. Today’s modern medicine. We are proud of our legacy. We...

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