...complete care for pregnant women from early symptoms through postpartum. Cook County Health specializes in general services, as well as maternal-fetal medicine, or high-risk health concerns for mom and baby. John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County is a Level III Regional Perinatal Center and provides the highest level of care to pregnant women and their newborns. Stroger Hospital...
The Doctor of Osteopathic Neurosurgery Residency Program at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County is a seven-year program encompassing OGME years 1-7. Clinical experience in virtually all areas of medicine is obtained primarily through rotations at Stroger Hospital. The Neurosurgery Residency training aims to provide the highest quality of clinical and academic training for future Neurosurgeons. Our program...
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...and businessmen began the process of establishing a nursing school for Black women and a hospital that would grant hospital privileges to Black physicians. Reverend Jenkins Jones secured a down payment from Armour Meat Packing Company for a building that would house the hospital. 1891 The Provident Hospital and Training School Association was legally formed with a mission to maintain...
...who died of complications of the auto-immune disease Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP) at the age of 33. (DAISY is an acronym for diseases attacking the immune system.) During Pat’s 8 week hospitalization, his family was awestruck by the care and compassion his nurses provided not only to Pat but to everyone in his family. So one of the goals they...
...is different, adjustment disorders are typically treated short-term with therapy or medication. Make an appointment with your doctor to discuss how to manage your stress. Anxiety Anxiety causes feelings of nervousness or uneasiness. While most people experience anxiety throughout their life, especially during times of high-stress, if those feelings start to become excessive or interfere with daily tasks or relationships,...
...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...
Raji Thomas is the Interim Chief Quality Officer. Ms. Thomas joined CCH in July 2022 as the System Director of Patient Safety and she was appointed to the Interim Chief Quality Officer role in 2024. She has extensive experience leading multidisciplinary teams in implementing key patient safety and regulatory compliance initiatives, and leveraging data to drive quality improvement. Prior to...
...Dan” and Provident Hospital at the forefront of one of Chicago’s medical milestones. Provident Hospital established the first nursing school for Black women in Chicago. Throughout this century, Provident Hospital’s mission remained unchanged, providing quality health care to the medically underserved. After a long and distinguished history of service, rising hospital costs made it difficult for inner city hospitals to...
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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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