Neonatal-Perinatal

...visas. Prerequisite training/selection criteria: Satisfactory completion of an ACGME-accredited pediatric residency Residents from an approved Doctor of Osteopathy Pediatric program (US only) USMLE/COMLEX transcript of scores Medical school transcript of grades At least three letters of recommendations are required Curriculum vitae Personal statement Residents with suitable training from non-US programs may be considered Rotations First year fellow: 1 month of...

Cancer Care

...therapy Surgery Genetic testing Biomarker and genomic assessment Psychological counseling Oncology Research Cook County Health’s oncology program is approved by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and we have an extensive clinical research commitment funded by the National Cancer Institute. Clinical Trials Stroger Hospital’s Minority/Underserved National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program (MU-NCORP) is a grant-funded, nonprofit program...

Cook County Health Employee Login

...to all employees. VPN Access must be approved by your Cook County Health Department Chair but, the final decision rest with the Cook County Health IT Security department. Internet Explorer 7 or higher is supported. Although other browsers may be used, your experience may be different. If you have questions contact the Cook County Health Help Desk @ 312-864-HELP (312-864-4357)....

HIV/AIDS Program

...also known as pre-exposure prophylaxis, is an FDA approved daily prevention pill for HIV negative individuals, who are vulnerable to getting HIV. PEP PEP, or post-exposure prophylaxis, is an emergency antiretroviral medicine used to prevent HIV after a potential exposure. PEP must be started within 72 hours of potentially being exposed through unprotected sex or sharing needles. PEP is not...

Family Planning

...making support Free pregnancy tests Well woman exams Pregnancy options counseling HPV Vaccines Post-partum visits Men's Reproductive Health Services Physical Exams STI Testing and treatment Vasectomies Erectile dysfunction Locations Uninsured? No problem- We have you covered! Grant-funded Title X Services available Stroger Family Planning: Tuesday-Thursday North Riverside: Friday Coming soon! Arlington Heights and Belmont Cragin All the following locations accept...

Research Onboarding

You may only begin the research onboarding process after you and a Cook County Health investigator have agreed on a role on an IRB-approved research project. Please fully complete all forms. Incomplete forms may delay processing and your onboarding. Steps & Requirements 1. These forms are required. Make a copy of all forms for your records. Application (must be signed...

Press Releases

...CDC recently approved the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for children 6 months and older. This is exciting news in our effort to stop the spread of… Cook County Health CEO Rocha Named to AEH Board of Directors July 1, 2022 July 1, 2022– Israel Rocha, Jr., MPA, CEO of Cook County Health (CCH), has been named to the Board...

Stroger Hospital 20th Anniversary

...the country. 1966 Cook County Board of Commissioners convene public hearings on the need for a new hospital. The Board votes 14-3 to submit a Certificate of Need to the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board for a new hospital. The plans are approved. 1994 Demolition of the buildings where the new hospital was built begin. 1996 Her Royal Highness, Diana,...

Employment Plan Office

...Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) has the authority to amend the Employment Plan. The CCH Human Resources (“HR”) Department has the authority to update the Supplemental Policies and Procedures Manual with EPO and OIIG approval. If approved (or in the absence of a timely objection), HR posts the update on the CCH website. For a more detailed description of the EPO’s...

Colon & Rectal Surgery

Cook County Health’s Colon and Rectal Surgery Residency Program is a world-class program that is among the best in the country with over 40 years of specialty training. The program is fully approved by the ACGME and residents are trained to become certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. It is a broadly based and comprehensive surgical...

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