Pielęgniarstwo

...Health. EXTERNAL APPLICANT INTERNAL APPLICANT Did you have great nursing care at Cook County Health? Nominate your nurse for a DAISY Award! In Cook County Health’s online aplikacji, musisz utworzyć Profil Kandydata, aby rozpocząć proces aplikacji. Wszystkie wnioski muszą zostać złożone online. More FAQs about the employment process at Cook County Health can be found here....

Anestezjologia i leczenie bólu

...& Medical Associations Society for Education in Anesthesia American Society of Anesthesiologists American Medical Association Free literature (books, journals, abstracts and texts) books.google.com online Literature Research www.pubmed.com Google Scholar Blogspot by Josephine Tan at UCSF Free tutorials for PubMed Anesthesiology online Study Material For procedures, diagnoses, physiology, treatments Anesthetic pharmacology Question of the day and peer-reviewed, referenced answers In-Training Exams...

Pediatria

...sprawa jest dokładnie omawiana z lekarzami prowadzącymi, rezydentami i studentami medycyny. Mieszkańcy muszą uzyskać certyfikat w zakresie podstawowych zabiegów resuscytacyjnych, programu resuscytacji noworodków i zaawansowanych zabiegów resuscytacyjnych u dzieci. Kursy te są oferowane bezpłatnie wszystkim mieszkańcom. Nauczanie odbywa się w wielu innych miejscach, w tym na obchodach, konferencji dotyczącej zachorowalności i śmiertelności, klubie czasopism, laboratorium symulacyjnym, online moduły i...

Centrum zasobów medialnych

...copy records. No fees shall be charged for the first 50 pages of black and white, letter or legal-size copies. Cook County Health may provide information on diskette, cd, or electronic form, and the cost shall be the actual cost incurred by the health system. Fees for reproducing records in any form not listed herein shall be based on the...

Relacje społeczne

...in HIV testing events such as Fahrenheit Chicago and community resource events such as Black Women’s Expo. Our goal is to provide you with resources to keep you and your loved ones healthy. By clicking on the different links on this page, you will be able to view and download some of the resources that we offer. If you have...

Hrabstwo Cook przedstawia aktualne informacje na temat strategii szczepień, ponieważ obawy dotyczące wariantu Delta wciąż rosną

...who have not yet been vaccinated to please go get vaccinated,” said President Preckwinkle. “We continue to see our Black and Brown communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, and this trend will continue if we don’t get more residents vaccinated. Furthermore, communities where less than 50 percent of the population are vaccinated are at an even greater risk of spreading the...

Ochrona wzroku (okulistyka)

...vision See flashes of lights, lighting streaks or wavy lines See shadows or black spots See sudden spots Services Cook County Health physicians utilize many methods of sophisticated care options to treat eye diseases with medical, surgical or laser procedures. If surgery is needed to treat an eye disease, minor surgery procedures can be performed within the Eye Clinic in...

O zdrowiu powiatu Cook

...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...

Klinika mostu zdrowia hrabstwa Cook

...text messages not accepted. Request Appointment Click here to submit online request A care coordinator will reach out to you Walk-in to the Bridge Clinic Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center 2020 W. Harrison St. Chicago, IL Monday-Friday 8AM-2PM Email to Request Appointment bridge@ cookcountyhhs.org A care coordinator will reach out to you Need a ride? If you are a CountyCare...

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Andrew G. Birkhead, MD, FAAFP, FASAM

Andrew Birkhead serves as an attending physician in the Department of Family & Community Medicine and holds the position of Medical Director at the Bridge Clinic.

Dr. Birkhead completed his residency in family medicine as Chief Resident at UIC, following his medical school graduation from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA. Certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Birkhead also holds fellowship distinctions in both Family and Addiction Medicine.

Based primarily at Cook County Health Englewood Health Center, Dr. Birkhead operates an outpatient primary care practice. Additionally, Dr. Birkhead provides inpatient medical care and obstetrics services at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County.

Monica Puente, LSW CADC

Recovery Coach Coordinator, Monica Puente is a seasoned bilingual and bicultural social worker with over a decade of experience specializing in HIV and substance use disorders (SUD). With a rich background in providing support to diverse communities, Puente has demonstrated a keen understanding of the intersecting challenges faced by individuals navigating these complex health issues.

Having worked at Cook County Jail in the OTP clinic, Puente has firsthand experience addressing the unique needs of incarcerated individuals grappling with SUD. This experience has underscored Puente’s commitment to delivering compassionate and culturally competent care within challenging environments.

Puente is deeply committed to advocating for equitable access to immediate treatment for vulnerable populations. Puente recognizes the urgency of addressing these issues and remains steadfast in her mission to empower individuals to lead healthier lives.

Diane Rosales, CADC

Recovery Coach, Diane Rosales, a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, embarked on her journey in the field of substance abuse in 1968. However, Rosales’ exposure to substance use and alcoholism began much earlier in life. 

As a former substance user, Rosales’ breakthrough in treatment led her to achieve sustained sobriety. From there, she pursued education relentlessly, earning a GED and eventually a master’s degree.

Rosales champions accessible and low-barrier treatment for patients, acknowledging its potential to save lives. Rosales has committed her career to making a positive impact on individuals’ lives and advocating for alternative paths to living.

Frances Norlock, DO MPH FACP

Dr. Frances Norlock earned her Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the University of Illinois at Chicago, followed by a Master’s degree in Epidemiology from the University of Michigan and a Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her residency training in internal medicine was completed at Rush University, after which she joined John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County in 1998.

As a primary care internist, Dr. Norlock provides care to patients at Cook County Health’s Austin Health Center and offers specialized services for individuals with substance use disorders at the General Medicine Clinic at the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital campus.

For over a decade, Dr. Norlock facilitated educational initiatives for residents and faculty, supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Primary Care Training and Enhancement grant. This included training faculty and staff to obtain licenses for prescribing medications to treat opioid use disorder.

Since 2008, Dr. Norlock has served as the Section Head of Medical Education for the Division of General Internal Medicine and Primary Care. Currently, she supervises the Addiction Medicine resident rotation, guiding internal medicine residents in evaluating and managing substance use disorders in their patients. Additionally, she co-authored and co-edited the book “Breast Health and Common Breast Problems: A Practical Approach” as part of the American College of Physicians Women’s Health book series. Dr. Norlock’s contributions extend to publications in esteemed journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine and the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Alexandra Albanese, MD FAAFP

Dr. Albanese serves as an attending physician in the Department of Family & Community Medicine and holds the role of Associate Program Director at the Cook County Family Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Albanese attended Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine for her medical education and completed her residency training at the University of Illinois Chicago.

Beyond addiction medicine, Dr. Albanese’s clinical interests encompass women’s health and chronic disease management.

Michael Nelson, MD

Dr. Michael Nelson, is a versatile medical professional specializing in emergency medicine, medical toxicology, and addiction medicine at John H. Stroger Jr., Hospital of Cook County. Dr. Nelson earned his medical degree from the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University and completed his emergency medicine residency at Cook County Emergency Medicine Residency. Dr. Nelson furthered his expertise with a fellowship in medical toxicology at the Toxikon Consortium/Cook County Hospital/University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center.

Dr. Nelson is actively involved in professional endeavors related to emerging drugs of abuse, substance use disorders, and the utilization of athletic performance-enhancing substances. Holding influential positions as the Chair of the Prescribing Practices Committee for the Illinois Opioid Advisory Council and as a member of the HOPE Taskforce for DuPage County and serves as a consultant for the Illinois Poison Control Center.

Janet Towns

Janet Towns serves as a community health worker, actively engaging with and assisting the community by facilitating access to resources, providing referrals, and offering support for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), drawing from her own lived experiences.