The Toxikon Medical Toxicology Program provides comprehensive postgraduate fellowship training in medical toxicology for qualified physicians. Fellows will be able to perform at a high level as both bedside and outpatient practitioners of medical toxicology. They will develop the skills to serve as medical back-up for poison control centers, and understand the skills needed to be a medical director. Also,...
...Graduates (IMGs) are required to meet all of the eligibility requirements of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Graduates of medical schools outside the U.S. and Canada must have received a standard certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). Candidates for residency programs must have passed USMLE Step 2 or COMLEX Level 2 prior to starting....
Cook County Health’s Trauma and Burn Unit at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County is one of the largest trauma units in the U.S. As the first comprehensive trauma unit, it provides a continuum of care for all seriously injured trauma patients beginning in the prehospital and resuscitation phases, through operative and post-operative or post-injury care and continuing...
...County leaders were determined to revitalize Provident Hospital. 1991 The Cook County Board of Commissioners, interested in the hospital for a long time, acquired Provident Hospital. This coincided with Cook County Bureau of Health Services’ plan to improve services for residents living on the south side of Chicago. 1993 After substantial upgrades to the physical plant, the hospital reopened in...
...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,...
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...
Dr. Erik Mikaitis Dr. Erik Mikaitis was appointed as the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Cook County Health in November 2023 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners.... January 9, 2023 Dr. Steven Aks Dr. Steven Aks is the Chief Academic Affairs Officer. In this role, he is responsible for leading the development and administration of all educational programs... February...
...Prior to joining Cook County Health, Mr. Jones held various positions of Supply Chain Management leadership in the industries of telecommunications (21 years) and private healthcare (7 years). Mr. Jones is a graduate of Virginia State University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Marketing concentration, as well as a Project Management Certificate from DePaul University....
...pathologists. Trauma patients may need further therapies to transition back to home in a safe, functional manner. The department also provides outpatient services through the Musculoskeletal Clinic, the Orthotics Clinic and the Amputee Clinic. Here, patients are provided with non-operative, conservative orthopedic and neurological care through a variety of means: Peripheral joint injections Exercise prescription for physical therapy Prosthetic prescription...
...testis, lump and bumps of all types throughout the body. The division provides major support to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and directs the services of the Level I pediatric trauma service which receives the most seriously injured children from the appropriate districts. Our team members are qualified with the subspecialty Certificate in Pediatric...
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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