神经外科

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护理服务

库克县 Health nurses an elite group of individuals who dedicated to our mission of providing quality-care to vulnerable and underserved populations with compassion integrity. As one of largest departments within Cook County Health, composed of nearly 1,300 full-time nurses, nursing is a critical driver key success for the organization. Cook County Health...

库克县健康桥诊所

...text messages not accepted. Request Appointment Click here submit online request A c 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 Request Appointment bridge@ cookcountyhhs.org A c coordinator will reach out to you Need a ride? If you are a CountyC...

急救医学

Cook County Hospital was founded in 1855 with one mission: provide quality 健康 Care to all citizens regardless of ir ability pay. 我们是 a world-renowned 健康 C facility that is simultaneously advancing frontiers of medicine remaining true to our mission, despite economic challenges of providing 健康 Care to those most in need. Emergency Medicine...

Cook County Behavioral Health Summit

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访客信息

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访客信息

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冠状病毒(COVID-19)信息

...Trauma, Outpatient spaces. Visitation will be limited those age 12 over. Visitation hours will be from 11:00am-8:00pm with only the below exceptions: 24 hours f或者 a lab或者 support person 24 hours f或者 parents guardians of pediatric patients 24 hours f或者 Emergency Trauma departments Clinic Procedural as will be based on ir hours of operation...

公共卫生与预防医学

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Notice of Data Security Incident

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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 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。

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 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.

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 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.

Michael Nelson, MD

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

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.