Infectious Disease

Infectious diseases are caused by bacteria, fungi, parasites or viruses and range from harmless to life threatening. Many infectious diseases live within our bodies and can spread from one person to another, through insects or animals or after consuming contaminated food or water. The most common type of infection is the common cold, while other infections like AIDS or tuberculosis...

Stroke Center

...(312) 864-7291. John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital Stroke Program Research Studies At Stroger Hospital, we stay up-to-date on the latest research findings on strokes and stroke care through an active research-based program that gives patients the opportunity to participate in clinical trials. Our past projects include: Research into the risks and benefits of aspirin and clopidogrel use (a drug used...

Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship Program at Cook County Health

...aspects of Gastroenterology. Our program is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center. This collaboration allows fellows to learn from an even more diverse pool of patients and also gives them the opportunity to rotate with Liver Transplant service. Our 3-year ACGME accredited fellowship program stands out for its comprehensive approach to Gastroenterology and Hepatology training. We have a proven track...

LaMar Hasbrouck, MD

...Hasbrouck also spent twelve years as senior medical officer at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) where he was actively engaged in two of the largest global health initiatives in history: the World Health Organization’s polio eradication program and the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. Dr. Hasbrouck earned his Masters of Public Health from the...

Radiology – Diagnostic

...of medical errors and quality initiatives. These conferences help to build foundations of improvement, safety, system design, and leadership. County Coroners Cases and Research Opportunities: Residents are welcome and encouraged to participate in reading and engaging in County Coroners cases and potential research projects. Resident-Run Conferences: ● Monthly Body Division Conference and Peer Learning Conference: Aims to highlight radiographic features...

Aaron Galeener

Aaron Galeener was named Chief Administrative Officer, Health Plan Services in July 2022. In this role he is responsible for the overall leadership and administration of programs and services provided by CountyCare and other health plan products. Mr. Galeener joined CountyCare in 2015 as Chief Financial Officer and Director of Finance where he led all financial activities for CountyCare, including...

Curtis Haley

...Haley served as the Vice President of Revenue Cycle Operations for AMITA Presence Health with $4 billion in revenue. Previously, he worked as the System Director of Revenue for Sinai Health. Mr. Haley has also worked at MetroSouth Medical Center, Saint Elizabeth Medical Center and Kishwaukee Health. Mr. Haley holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and insurance from Illinois State...

Press Releases

...In an ongoing effort to facilitate continuous access to healthcare for Cook County residents, Cook County Health and CountyCare are hosting a series of redetermination… Senator Dick Durbin, Cook County Health Discuss Impact of Cancer Drug Shortage on Patient Care June 9, 2023 CHICAGO – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today held a news...

Andrea Gibson

Andrea Gibson serves as the Chief Strategy Officer for Cook County Health. In this role, she is responsible for the organizational growth, business development, affiliated strategies and for implementing strategic initiatives for Cook County Health consistent with the organization’s 185-year-old mission. Ms. Gibson previously served as the health system’s Interim Chief Business Officer, where she oversaw the health system’s finance...

Colon & Rectal Surgery

...graduates of General Surgery Training Programs and as such, are allowed a degree of independence in the daily clinical management. Staff surgeons are present for every operative procedure. Numerous ongoing research projects are available for resident involvement. A research program is in place and a publication requirement is enforced. The faculty are directly involved in research and scholarly activities. We...

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