Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

Vaccinations

Vaccines for the CCH Patients

Cook County Health is offering the COVID vaccine to patients through their physician’s office. Patients who have an established primary care physician or are currently receiving care through a CCH specialty clinic can speak with their doctor about receiving a vaccine at their appointment or by calling to make an appointment.

Vaccines for the Community

As of July 1, 2024, community members who are not established Cook County Health patients will need to call 833-308-1988 to establish care with a Cook County Health primary care physician in order to receive a COVID vaccination.

Individuals may also visit vaccine.gov to find another vaccine provider close to home.  

Testing

If you are a Cook County Health patient in need of a COVID-19 test, please contact your doctor’s office to schedule a visit.

Community members can get a COVID test at Stroger Hospital or at Provident Hospital. You must pre-register for a test by calling 833-308-1988.

Universal Masking

CCH will be requiring masks for all staff, patients and visitors (age 2 and older) in waiting rooms and exam rooms beginning on Tuesday, December 26. 

Masks are currently available for pick-up at the front entrances of all CCH facilities. Additional mask stations will be deployed across Stroger and Provident hospitals.

Masks have been shown to significantly reduce transmission of COVID-19 and other viral illnesses. Wearing a mask can help protect yourself and others. 

Visitor Guidelines

Updated: December 21, 2023

Visitor policy changes effective Tuesday, December 26, 2023.   

• Maximum TWO (2) visitors per patient at any one time to inpatient units.
• Maximum ONE (1) visitor per patient at any one time in our Emergency, Trauma, and Outpatient spaces.
• Visitation will be limited to those age 12 and over.
• Visitation hours will be from 11:00am-8:00pm with only the below exceptions:
  
  • 24 hours for a labor support person
  • 24 hours for parents and guardians of pediatric patients
  • 24 hours for Emergency and Trauma departments
  • Clinic and Procedural areas will be based on their hours of operation