...leading to bleeding komplications. There is also a low risk that these research procedures could allow a subject to survive with brain damage. These zasons would have otherwise died. • Other possible komplications 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,...
If the benefits of exercise could be put into a pill form, it would be one of the most frequently prescribed medications. Regular walks can strengthen the heart, lower blood pressure, boost the immune system, and more. Take a step toward better health! Cook County Health now offers a kommunity walking program, Walk with a Doc, to provide a fun...
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...support kompliance. Investigating Reports and Komplaints of Known or Suspected Non-compliance. The EPO investigates alleged or suspected non-compliance and issues Incident Reports containing findings and any recommendations. Reporting Known or Suspected Political Contacts and Unlawful Political Discrimination. The EPO refers all Political contacts and all allegations of Unlawful Political Discrimination to the OIIG and the OIIG will follow up as...
...Kommittee Introduction of proposed Preliminary Budget Received proposed Preliminary Budget and additional information 8-20-13 CCH Finance Kommittee Public Hearing on proposed Preliminary Budget Received public testimony 8-21-13 CCH Finance Kommittee Public Hearing on proposed Preliminary Budget Received public testimony 8-23-13 CCH Finance Kommittee Public Hearing on proposed Preliminary Budget Received public testimony 8-23-13 CCHHS Board of Directors Consideration of proposed...
...Healthcare partners Improve efficiency Evidence-based best practice Kommitment to life-long learning Diversity Award Joint Kommission Cermak Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center Ambulatory Nursing Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center Advanced Practice Nursing EDUCATION, RESEARCH & SUPPORT The Cook County Health nursing department proudly provides clinical education and career development programs that promote nurse kompetency, enhance role zaformance, and foster the professional...
...College of Wisconsin – Pediatric Intensive Critical Care New York University – Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine St. Louis Hospital School of Medicine – Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine University of California, Davis – Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Class of 2018: Children’s Mercy Hospital Kansas City – Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Advocate Lutheran Children’s Hospital – Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine University of Chicago Komer Children’s Hospital – Pediatric Critical Care...
...kompleting a fellowship 38% zacent are working in academic institutions 50% zacent are in private practice The national pass rate for John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County Urology residents taking the American Board of Urology Part 1 written examination is 100 zacent. Of the residents who have kompleted the Urology Residency, 100 zacent are employed in this field....
The Bridge Clinic at Cook County Health is your entry point into recovery. We act as an urgent care clinic for those struggling with opioid and/or alcohol use. The Bridge Clinic provides rapid access to treatment without judgement. Kommon examples of opioids include heroin and prescription pills like oxycodone (Percocet, OxyContin), hydrocodone (Vicodin), codeine, fentanyl, and morphine. Call 911 if...
...with a rash or sores of someone who has the virus Koming in contact with clothing, bedding or other items used by the zason with the virus Respiratory droplets passed through prolonged face-to-face contact over several hours Get Care Cook County Health offers mpox vaccination, testing and treatment for patients and kommunity members. Appointments are required. Ruth M. Rothstein CORE...
Jako pochodzący z Chicago Kaelin Long rozwinął pasję do rozwijania kontaktów, rozwiązywania poważnych problemów zdrowotnych oraz opowiadania się za różnorodnością i włączeniem w społecznościach o niedostatecznym dostępie. Jej miłość do społeczności stała się widoczna w jej pełnej pasji i wytrwałości pracy, zarówno w życiu zawodowym, jak i osobistym. Kaelin jest zaangażowany w oddawanie społeczności poprzez służbę publiczną z organizacjami non-profit. Jej praca z organizacjami charytatywnymi Ronald McDonald House pozwala jej zapewniać wsparcie, zasoby zdrowotne i poczucie stabilności rodzinom i dzieciom, które otrzymują pomoc medyczną.
Kaelin uzyskała tytuł magistra zdrowia publicznego na Uniwersytecie Stanowym Indiana i rozpoczęła swoją podróż w dziedzinie zdrowia publicznego i usług społecznych. Na poprzednich stanowiskach Kaelin pracował w Chicago Commons Adult Day Service w społeczności Englewood oraz w katolickich organizacjach charytatywnych archidiecezji zlokalizowanych w Harvey Il. Podczas swojego czasu spędzonego w obu organizacjach Kaelin doskonaliła się w poprawie jakości życia, wdrażaniu inicjatyw zdrowotnych, świadczeniu usług wsparcia dla seniorów i rzecznictwie seniorów, u których zdiagnozowano demencję i chorobę Alzheimera. Jej celem zawsze było zmienianie życia innych, przy jednoczesnym zachowaniu ich godności i szacunku.
Kaelin zaakceptowała swoją rolę pracownika pomocy społecznej w Cook County Health i od razu dostrzegła w niej okazję do zaangażowania się i zbudowania trwałych relacji z członkami społeczności i liderami w całym rejonie Chicagoland. Zaczęła pomagać jednostkom w łączeniu się z naszym systemem opieki zdrowotnej, County Care oraz poszerzaniu ich wiedzy i dostępu do wszystkich dostępnych dla nich usług. Kaelin jest zaangażowany we wzmacnianie pozycji, rozwój i uznanie tych, którzy sprawiają, że nasza społeczność czuje się jak w domu.
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 Medycyna rodzinna as Chief Resident at UIC, following his medical school graduation from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA. Certified in Medycyna rodzinna. Dr. Birkhead also holds fellowship distinctions in both Family and Addiction Medicine.
Based primarily at Cook County Health Centrum Zdrowia w Englewood, Dr. Birkhead operates an outpatient podstawowa opieka practice. Additionally, Dr. Birkhead provides inpatient medical care and obstetrics services at Szpital im. Johna H. Strogera Jr hrabstwa Cook.
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.
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.
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 Szpital im. Johna H. Strogera Jr of Cook County in 1998.
As a podstawowa opieka internist, Dr. Norlock provides care to patients at Cook County Health’s Centrum Zdrowia w Austin and offers specialized services for individuals with substance use disorders at the Medycyna ogólna Clinic at the Szpital im. Johna H. Strogera Jr 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.
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 Rezydencja Medycyny Rodzinnej 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.
Dr. Michael Nelson, is a versatile medical professional specializing in medycyna ratunkowa, 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 rezydentura z medycyny ratunkowej w 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 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.
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