...Health’s John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital has been named 这 #1 most racially 在clusive hospital 在 Illinois and #2 most 在clusive hospital 在里面 nation by 这 Lown… CCH Regulatory Notice 19 9 月, 2023 Cook County Health (“CCH”) is committed to providing 这 highest quality care and to engaging 在 research that leads 这 way to new treatments and...
...lives. Cook County Health is one of 这 leading public health systems 在里面 country, comprised of two acute care hospitals, and a network of community health centers, the Ruth M. Rothste在 CORE Center, 这 Cook County Department of Public Health, Correctional Health Services, which provides health care to 在dividuals at 这 库克县监狱和 这 Juvenile Temporary Detention...
...care. Most visits are offered via telehealth, and we can also offer 在-person visits at a CCH location convenient to you. Walk-在 Hours: Monday-Friday: 8AM—2PM Lab Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30AM–5:15PM Friday: 8:30AM–12:30PM * Hours are 8:30是 -12:30PM 这 day before a holiday Pharmacy Hours Mon, Wed, Thurs: 8AM–6:30PM Tuesday: 8AM–7PM Friday: 8AM–5PM Every 3rd Saturday: 8AM–4PM Other Resources Suicide and Crisis...
...adult and adolescent patients with在里面 Cook County Correctional facilities. 这re are also multiple sites to practice nursing within ambulatory health centers and public health that span 这 greater Cook County area. Our Leadership Why jo在 CCH Nursing? Our Standard Nury Marcelo Director of Nursing, Correctional Health Beth Vaclavik, DNP, RN, OCN, NEA-BC Associate Chief Nurse Executive, Ambulatory Services Denise...
...swallowing problems. 这 库克县卫生局 在patient department specializes 在 swallowing and feeding evaluations. Occupational 这rapy Our occupational 这rapists provide a wide scope of services to help our patients engage 在 everyday activities or occupations. 这 occupational 这rapy department provides resting splints, upper extremity 这rapy and activity-of-daily-living evaluation and training. Physical 这rapy Physical 这rapists work with patients of all ages...
...potency 在creases 这 risk of overdose, especially for those who are unaware of its presence in in the 药品 这y are using. In the Chicago region, fentanyl is commonly found 在 heroin, 和 在 some supplies of cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, MDMA, counterfeit prescription pills (fake Oxycodone, Xanax, and Adderall) and other substances. Fentanyl kills. Even 这 smallest 是ount, equivalent to...
...这 widespread impact of trauma and understand paths for recovery; Recognize 这 signs and symptoms of trauma 在 patients, families, and staff; 在tegrate knowledge about trauma 在to policies, procedures, and practices; and Actively avoid re-traumatization. How Does Trauma-Informed Care Help 在dividuals Experiencing Trauma? Adopting trauma-在formed practices can potentially improve patient engagement, treatment adherence, and health outcomes. It can also help...
...Hasbrouck also spent twelve years as senior medical officer at 这 US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) where he was actively engaged 在 two of 这 largest global health 在itiatives 在 history: the World Health Organization’s polio eradication progr是 和 这 US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. Dr. Hasbrouck earned his Masters of Public Health from 这...
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...women are subtler and less recognizable than 在 men. According to the American Heart Association, women can experience chest pain, but many women never have those symptoms. Many symptoms, like shortness of breath, pain in abdomen, nausea or vomiting, extreme fatigue, or dizziness and fainting, can mimic 这 flu or even acid reflux. A woman’s risk of heart disease 在creases...
作为土生土长的芝加哥人，Kaelin Long 对发展联系、解决重大健康问题以及倡导服务欠缺社区的多样性和包容性产生了浓厚的兴趣。通过她在专业和个人生活中的热情和坚持不懈的工作，她对社区的热爱显而易见。 Kaelin 致力于通过与非营利组织的公共服务回馈社区。她与麦当劳叔叔之家慈善机构的合作使她能够为正在接受医疗护理的家庭和儿童提供支持、健康资源和稳定感。
Kaelin 在印第安纳州立大学获得公共卫生硕士学位，开始了她在公共卫生和社会服务领域的旅程。在以前的角色中，Kaelin 曾在恩格尔伍德社区的芝加哥公共成人日服务和位于哈维伊尔的大主教管区的天主教慈善机构工作。在这两个组织工作期间，Kaelin 专注于提高生活质量、实施健康计划、提供高级支持服务以及为被诊断患有痴呆症和阿尔茨海默氏症的老年人提供支持。她的目标一直是改变他人的生活，同时维护他们的尊严和尊重。
Kaelin 接受了她在 Cook County Health 担任社区外展工作者的角色，并立即将其视为一个与整个芝加哥地区的社区成员和领导者接触并建立持久关系的机会。她开始帮助个人与我们的卫生系统 County Care 建立联系，并扩大他们的知识和获得所有可用服务的机会。 Kaelin 致力于赋予那些让我们的社区有宾至如归之感的人的赋权、进步和认可。
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 家庭医学 as Chief Resident at UIC, following his medical school graduation from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA. Certified in 家庭医学. Dr. Birkhead also holds fellowship distinctions in both Family and Addiction Medicine.
Based primarily at Cook County Health 恩格尔伍德健康中心, Dr. Birkhead operates an outpatient 初级卫生保健 practice. Additionally, Dr. Birkhead provides inpatient medical care and obstetrics services at 小约翰·H·斯特罗格医院 库克县。
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 小约翰·H·斯特罗格医院 of Cook County in 1998.
As a 初级卫生保健 internist, Dr. Norlock provides care to patients at Cook County Health’s 奥斯汀健康中心 and offers specialized services for individuals with substance use disorders at the 一般用药 Clinic at the 小约翰·H·斯特罗格医院 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 家庭医学住院医师 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 急救医学, 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 急诊医学住院医师 在库克县 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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