Primary Care

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Primary care doctors, sometimes called Family Medicine physicians, specialize in everyday health and can treat a range of health issues.
Cook County Health is committed to building lasting relationships with our patients, their families and communities to promote good health at every stage of life.

We care about your physical, social and psychological needs to provide you with the best possible health care and healthy outcomes.

Common Services

Cook County Health primary care providers work in a dozen primary care medical home clinics and inpatient settings across Cook County to provide a full spectrum of health services, including:

Preventative Care:

  • Essential for monitoring health changes and preventive care.

Preventative Care:

  • Regular checks to detect conditions early when they’re easier to treat.

Preventative Care:

  • Protecting against various diseases to maintain health.

Preventative Care:

  • Offering guidance on diet and physical activity to help prevent illnesses and improve overall health.

Management of Health Conditions:

  • Ongoing management of diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.

Management of Health Conditions:

  •  Immediate and follow-up care for injuries.

Management of Health Conditions:

  • Including prenatal care, delivery, and postpartum services.

Management of Health Conditions:

  • Treatment for acute illnesses like the flu, pneumonia, and strep throat.

If specialized treatment is needed, your PCP will coordinate referrals to ensure you receive the appropriate care from the right specialists.

Cook County Health PCPs care for your overall wellness and work with you to provide information and resources to help prevent illnesses and keep you healthy.

There are two important keys to staying healthy: eating right and being active. Even small changes can make a big difference in how you feel and your overall health. Smart diet choices and exercise will boost your immune system, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, give you more energy, and help you lose weight.

Why Choose Cook County Health for Primary Care?

  • Integrated Care Approach: Our PCPs collaborate closely with specialists and community services to provide comprehensive healthcare tailored to your needs.
  • Focus on Prevention: We emphasize preventive care to help avoid illness before it starts, supporting a healthier, more active lifestyle.
  • Patient-Centered Services: We value your physical, social, and psychological well-being, aiming to deliver the best possible healthcare outcomes.

 

To establish care with a Cook County Health primary care provider or for more information about our services, please call us. We are here to care for you and your family at every stage of life.

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Schedule an appointment

Call us at: (312) 864-0200

Providers

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Ngozi Emuchay, MD
Ngozi
Emuchay,
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Juleigh M. Nowinski Konchak, MD
Juleigh
M.
Nowinski Konchak,

Locations

Care Close to Home

High quality care with a large network of health care centers in Cook County

12757 S. Western Ave.
Blue Island, IL 60406

(312) 864-0200
Community Health Centers

2424 S. Pulaski Ave.
Chicago, IL 60623

(312) 864-0200
Community Health Centers

1135 W. 69th St.
Chicago, IL 60621

(312) 864-0200
Community Health Centers

2020 W. Harrison St.,
Chicago, IL 60612

(312) 864-4628
Health Services
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