Therapy Services

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Cook County Health offers comprehensive therapy and rehabilitation services for patients of all ages in acute inpatient and outpatient settings.

Common Services

The Occupational Therapy division comprises Occupational Therapists (OT), Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA), and Certified Hand Therapists (CHT). Our team provides a wide range of services designed to help patients engage in everyday activities:

  • Postoperative upper extremity splinting
  • Upper extremity therapy
  • Treatment for developmental challenges
  • Activity-of-daily-living evaluation and training

The Physical Therapy division includes skilled Physical Therapists (PT) and Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) who work with patients to improve movement and performance in daily activities. Our physical therapy services include:

  • Mobility training
  • Ambulation equipment provision
  • Trunk, neck, and lower extremity evaluation and treatment

Our Speech-Language Pathology division includes expert speech-language pathologists who assist patients with a variety of communication issues. These services address:

  • Word pronunciation
  • Cognitive development
  • Nonverbal communication
  • Swallowing problems

 

Common Conditions

Communication problems
Feeding or swallowing problems
Functional issues
Mobility problems
Neurological problems
Orthopedic problems
Speech problems
Trouble with daily activities
Communication problems
Feeding or swallowing problems
Functional issues
Mobility problems
Neurological problems
Orthopedic problems
Speech problems
Trouble with daily activities

Cook County Health offers therapy services in both inpatient and outpatient settings across Cook County.

A referral from a Cook County-affiliated physician is required to provide therapy services or equipment.

Why Choose Cook County Health for Therapy Services?

Choosing Cook County Health for therapy services ensures that you receive:

  • Comprehensive care: We provide a full spectrum of therapy services to meet diverse patient needs.
  • Experienced providers: Our team of therapists is highly trained and dedicated to patient care.
  • Individualized treatment plans: We tailor our treatment approaches to the unique needs of each patient.
  • Advanced techniques: We utilize the latest techniques and equipment in our therapy programs.
  • Collaborative approach: Our therapists work closely with other healthcare providers to ensure holistic care.
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Call us at: (312) 864-0200

Providers

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Steven A. Clar, MD
Steven
A.
Clar,
Gerard L. Dysico
Gerard L. Dysico, MD
Gerard
L.
Dysico,
Trauma, Burns, Rehabilitation
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Theresa M. McCarthy, DO
Theresa
M.
McCarthy,
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Peter Orris, MD
Peter
Orris,
General Occupational/Environmental Medicine, Environmental Epidemiology, Environmental Toxicology, Medical Legal, Aspects of Medicine, Ethics of Human Research, Organization of Medical Care
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Lisa Seaman, LAC
Lisa
Seaman,
Acupuncture providing compassionate health care and comprehensive wellness plans in the specialty disciplines of women’s health, pain management, addiction and mental health

Locations

Care Close to Home

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

1969 W. Ogden Avenue
Chicago, IL 60612

(312) 864-6000
Hospitals

500 E. 51st St.
Chicago, IL 60615

(312) 572-2000
Hospitals

2800 S. California Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608

(773) 674-7488
Health Services

12757 S. Western Ave.
Blue Island, IL 60406

(312) 864-0200
Community Health Centers
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