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Age-appropriate toys and toolkits are used in one-on-one sessions to help children prepare for procedures, process new diagnoses, and reenact medical experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are grateful to the&nbsp;Toy Foundation&nbsp;for their support,\u201d said Dr. Mopelola Akintorin, Chair of Pediatrics at Cook County Health. \u201cWhile medical teams focus on treating illnesses, resources like these can improve a child\u2019s emotional well-being and support recovery. Research continues to show the important role that play has in healing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBeing in the hospital can be scary and frustrating for children,\u201d Ms. Charendoff said.&nbsp; \u201cThrough PlayForward, we aim to not only support children\u2019s developmental milestones during their hospital stay but also to give families the tools and knowledge to continue that process at home.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;Toy Foundation\u2019s Play Fund program is the only industry-wide funding initiative that brings the power of play to hospitals. Uniting the philanthropy of&nbsp;toy&nbsp;companies enables The&nbsp;Toy Foundation&nbsp;to fund a variety of projects, from sensory-friendly play areas to themed arts and crafts activities, and innovative play equipment that is inclusive for patients of all abilities. As a result, children are more likely to feel a sense of normalcy in an unfamiliar environment, develop positive behaviors and attitudes, and build stronger coping skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Toy Foundation\u2019s mission is to bring the power of play to children who need it most. By growing the Play Fund, we\u2019re delivering more than play; we\u2019re delivering comfort, joy, and hope to children throughout their medical journeys,\u201d said Pam Mastrota, executive director of TTF. \u201cWe are deeply grateful for every donation that allows us to fund more play projects.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cook County Health continues to expand efforts to support its youngest patients. Stroger Hospital recently reopened a renovated inpatient pediatric playroom, and launched a storytelling program that allows for staff to record short stories for children to listen to during their hospital stay.<\/p>","protected":false},"parent":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-20958","press-release","type-press-release","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Stroger Hospital Awarded $10,000 Grant from The Toy Foundation to Support Pediatric Patients | Cook County Health<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Cook County Health\u2019s Stroger Hospital has been awarded a $10,000 grant from The&nbsp;Toy Foundation\u2019s Children\u2019s Hospital Play Grants Program. 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Across the country, patients face long wait times for appointments, provider shortages and increasing barriers to care \u2013 challenges likely to worsen due to federal budget cuts to the health care safety net,\u201d said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. \u201cTo meet this moment, we must do more than just maintain our health care workforce, we must expand and strengthen it, particularly in communities where the need is greatest.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Provident Scholarship Fund offers $20,000 scholarships to health professional students, including those in medical, dental, physician assistant and nurse practitioner programs and $10,000 scholarships to undergraduate and allied health students, including those nursing, behavioral health, surgical and radiology technology, respiratory therapy, and paramedic programs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The scholarship will also support awardees with mentorship and professional development opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBy reducing financial barriers for aspiring healthcare professionals, we aren&#8217;t just awarding scholarships, we are investing in the next generation of caregivers who will serve our communities. 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The Pritzker Traubert Foundation focuses on expanding economic opportunity in Chicago by investing in innovations to help residents adapt, adjust and thrive in a changing labor market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The inaugural Chicago Talent Challenge centers on health care in recognition of the industry\u2019s unique capacity to produce the creative and scalable solutions that our national workforce challenges demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HealthCatalyst Chicago is expected to train and place Chicagoans into 1,000 health care jobs over the next three years and up to 400 positions annually thereafter. The initiative is a transformational partnership led by <strong>City Colleges of Chicago<\/strong> in collaboration with <strong>\u5e93\u514b\u53bf\u536b\u751f\u5c40<\/strong>, with additional employer partners supporting hiring and placement. The goal is to build a single, coordinated pathway for talent tied to real hiring demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Built on a successful relationship between City Colleges of Chicago and University of Chicago Medicine that helped prepare and place more than 200 City Colleges students in healthcare roles over two years, HealthCatalyst Chicago will scale proven training and hiring pathways to meet growing workforce demand across the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cChicago\u2019s future depends on investing in its people,\u201d said <strong>Penny Pritzker, cofounder and trustee of the Pritzker Traubert Foundation<\/strong>. \u201cHelping more Chicagoans access on-ramps to economic mobility has been a passion and focus of mine for decades. We are proud to support this innovative project, which can create real opportunities for residents, help address employer pain points, and, importantly, show what\u2019s possible when major institutions collaborate to solve the city\u2019s workforce challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Chicago Talent Challenge sought bold ideas with the potential for real impact, recognizing both the urgent demand for talent and the need for greater access to good first jobs across our city,\u201d stated Bryan Traubert, <strong>cofounder and trustee of the Pritzker Traubert Foundation<\/strong>. \u201cAs a physician, I\u2019ve seen firsthand how important these jobs are for care delivery and how entry-level roles can open the door to lasting careers that change a family\u2019s trajectory. This is why we are so proud to support HealthCatalyst.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-partnership-built-to-meet-urgent-workforce-needs\"><a><\/a><strong>A partnership built to meet urgent workforce needs<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Working together, HealthCatalyst Chicago partners will expand and align training, clinical placements and hiring for in-demand roles including medical assistants, patient care technicians, medical laboratory technicians and nurses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative will scale City Colleges\u2019 training capacity, increase access to clinical rotations and coordinate hiring with major health care employers to ensure graduates secure strong first jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HealthCatalyst Chicago will also launch a first-of-its-kind City Colleges training program at Provident Hospital of Cook County Health, along with an innovative pre-hire apprenticeship program designed to accelerate students\u2019 work readiness and shorten the path from enrollment to employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis initiative reflects the kind of cross sector leadership we need right now,\u201d said <strong>Julie Morita, MD, President of the Joyce Foundation<\/strong> and former Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health. \u201cHealthCatalyst Chicago aligns real employer demand with trusted public institutions to create pathways that strengthen the region&#8217;s workforce, health system, and economy. That combination of scale, discipline, and public value is what makes this model worth supporting and paying attention to.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HealthCatalyst Chicago is also designed to help area hospitals address chronic frontline staffing shortages while improving long-term financial stability by reducing reliance on costly staffing agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are proud to harken back to Provident Hospital\u2019s pioneering roots in medical education to solve a modern crisis,\u201d said <strong>Cook County Health CEO Dr. Erik Mikaitis<\/strong>. \u201cHealthCatalyst Chicago helps move us beyond temporary staffing fixes by creating a coordinated, demand-driven pipeline for talent. This initiative does more than just fill roles, it strengthens our entire public health system, supports our dedicated staff and ensures that Cook County residents have a direct, sustainable path into high-impact healthcare careers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cook County Health aims to save approximately $1M annually through reduced use of temporary staffing agencies, savings that can be reinvested to sustain and grow the program. And as enrollment increases, City Colleges of Chicago will reinvest new tuition revenue to further expand training capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis award recognizes City Colleges\u2019 role as Chicago\u2019s go-to workforce partner, prepared to meet the talent needs of high\u2011demand industries such as healthcare,\u201d said <strong>Juan Salgado, Chancellor, City Colleges of Chicago.<\/strong> \u201cHealthCatalyst Chicago expands high\u2011quality training that moves students quickly into critical public health roles across our city. This project is made possible through the visionary support of the Pritzker Traubert Foundation, in particular, Penny Pritzker and Bryan Traubert, who are incredible leaders supporting creative and scalable solutions that will help more Chicagoans achieve their dreams.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityclub-chicago.org\/event\/2\/5748\/chicago-talent-challenge-connecting-thousands-of-chicagoans-to-good-jobs\">March 3 at City Club of Chicago<\/a>, Penny Pritzker and Bryan Traubert will discuss the inaugural Challenge and why they chose to focus on health care for the first Chicago Talent Challenge. They will be in conversation with leaders from HealthCatalyst Chicago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>An open call for bold ideas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chicago Talent Challenge was launched through an open call that attracted more than 50 applicant teams representing more than 200 organizations and partners across the city. Proposals were evaluated based on leadership strength, demonstrated commitment, projected impact and a clear path to long-term financial sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhat distinguished HealthCatalyst Chicago was its combination of ambition and practicality,\u201d noted <strong>Cindy Moelis, President of the Pritzker Traubert Foundation<\/strong>. \u201cThe initiative is designed not only to place people into jobs quickly, but also to sustain and grow over time through strong partnerships, exactly what the Chicago Talent Challenge was created to support.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the inaugural call focused on health care, future Chicago Talent Challenges will source bold ideas with potential large-scale impact for other sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhat makes the Chicago Talent Challenge so important is that it tackles two economic problems at once: persistent labor shortages in essential sectors and the practical realities of how to scale and sustain opportunities for overlooked workers,\u201d said <strong>Maria Flynn, President and CEO of Jobs for the Future<\/strong>. \u201cBy aligning employers, educators, and public systems around real hiring demand, this innovative partnership from City Colleges and Pritzker Traubert Foundation can help move us beyond short-term training and toward a more sustainable workforce engine. That kind of scalable, innovative and demand-driven investment is exactly what the U.S. economy needs more of right now to help more workers succeed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-advancing-opportunity-through-workforce-development\"><a><\/a><strong>Advancing opportunity through workforce development<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chicago Talent Challenge reflects the Pritzker Traubert Foundation\u2019s ongoing commitment to connecting Chicagoans to good jobs while strengthening the city\u2019s economy. Central to this work is the belief that building the workforce Chicago needs requires investment in strong leaders and bold ideas that leverage public funding for greater impact. Since 2020, the Foundation and its affiliates have committed more than $30 million to scalable workforce solutions across Chicago, including major initiatives such as Skills for Chicagoland\u2019s Future and P33. This work is informed by Penny Pritzker\u2019s long time leadership on this issue and experience as U.S. Secretary of Commerce, where she launched the department\u2019s first ever dedicated workforce development initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The gift will be made to the City Colleges of Chicago Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, that raises charitable contributions to support community college students from all backgrounds in reaching their academic and career goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-the-chicago-talent-challenge\"><a><\/a><strong>About the Chicago Talent Challenge<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pritzker Traubert Foundation created the Chicago Talent Challenge to tackle two pressing needs: helping Chicagoans build stable careers and helping employers fill essential jobs. Through targeted investments and cross-sector partnerships, the Chicago Talent Challenge aims to strengthen career pathways, support employers, and build a more inclusive and resilient economy for the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptfound.org\/chicago-talent-challenge\">https:\/\/www.ptfound.org\/chicago-talent-challenge<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-the-pritzker-traubert-foundation\"><a><\/a><strong>About the Pritzker Traubert Foundation<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Pritzker Traubert Foundation partners with visionary leaders to implement their bold plans to connect talent to jobs, build an inclusive and growing economy, and strengthen communities in Chicago. 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As federal cuts threaten to leave thousands of\u00a0County\u00a0residents hungry,\u00a0Cook County Health (CCH) also unveiled new &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/cookcountyhealth.org\/zh\/fam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Food as Medicine<\/a>&#8221; initiatives designed to integrate nutrition directly into patient care.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagosfoodbank.org\/get-help\/benefits-outreach\/snap-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Effective February 1, 2026<\/strong><\/a>, federal mandate&nbsp;now&nbsp;requires&nbsp;individuals aged 18 to 64 without dependents under 14 to work or volunteer at least&nbsp;80 hours&nbsp;per month to&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;SNAP eligibility.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNo one should lose access to food because the rules are confusing or because they don\u2019t know where to turn,\u201d&nbsp;said Dulce M. 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With the upcoming SNAP changes, food insecurity will&nbsp;soar:&nbsp;lines at our food pantries will get longer, parents will skip meals for their children, and seniors will forgo medication to afford groceries. The opening of Cook County Health\u2019s two new food pantries is an essential step in ensuring vital nutrition for patients, and I am deeply grateful for their partnership.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cook County Health leaders emphasized that food insecurity is not just a social issue, but a critical health crisis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs a physician, I want to be very clear: hunger is a medical issue,\u201d said Dr. Erik Mikaitis, CEO of Cook County Health. \u201cFood insecurity is linked to higher rates of diabetes, heart disease, and kidney disease.&nbsp;The federal cuts to SNAP are coming at the same&nbsp;time&nbsp;we are seeing more people at risk of losing their medical coverage, creating a perfect storm.&nbsp;Hunger should never be a diagnosis, and food should never be a treatment that people cannot&nbsp;afford.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In response to these&nbsp;upcoming&nbsp;challenges, Cook County Health is expanding its Food as Medicine program.&nbsp;Championed by 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Throughout the year, the health system demonstrated that strong public health institutions can deliver high-quality care and services, expand access, and remain fiscally disciplined, despite the unprecedented federal cuts and undermining of science-based health care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCook County Health continues to demonstrate the vital role of public health care in strengthening our communities,\u201d said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. \u201cWhile the federal landscape remains uncertain, Cook County is unwavering in its commitment to health equity and ensuring residents have access to the care they deserve. That commitment is made possible through strong leadership, responsible stewardship of resources, and the exceptional clinical work happening every day at Cook County Health.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the largest public health systems in the nation, Cook County Health serves as the safety-net for health care in Chicago and suburban Cook County. CCH is comprised of John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital and Provident Hospital, a robust network of more than a dozen community health centers, the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center, Cermak Health Services,&nbsp; the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH), and CountyCare, the largest Medicaid managed care health plan serving Cook County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis year, Cook County Health demonstrated how public health systems can deliver high-quality care that meets the needs of our patients and is fiscally responsible,\u201d said Cook County Health CEO Dr. Erik Mikaitis. \u201cOur success is the direct result of the extraordinary team members across the system. Their work ensures that Cook County Health remains a strong, resilient institution and will continue improving outcomes and expanding access to care for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select CCH accomplishments in 2025 include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u53bf\u7ea7\u62a4\u7406 <a href=\"https:\/\/cookcountyhealth.org\/zh\/%e6%96%b0%e9%97%bb%e7%a8%bf\/countycare-ranked-highest-qualitymedicaid-health-plan-in-illinois\/\">was rated the highest-quality Medicaid plan in Illinois by the National Commission on Quality Assurance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u4e2d\u67a2\u795e\u7ecf\u7cfb\u7edf <a href=\"https:\/\/cookcountyhealth.org\/zh\/%e6%96%b0%e9%97%bb%e7%a8%bf\/cook-county-health-cuts-ribbon-on-new-health-center-in-bronzeville-neighborhood\/\">opened the Bronzeville Health Center<\/a> on Chicago\u2019s Southside, providing psychiatry, family medicine, physical therapy services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u548c\u7766\u533b\u9662 <a href=\"https:\/\/cookcountyhealth.org\/zh\/%e6%96%b0%e9%97%bb%e7%a8%bf\/provident-hospital-recognized-as-top-general-hospital-by-the-leapfrog-group\/\">achieved 2025 Leapfrog Organization\u2019s \u201cTop Hospitals\u201d<\/a> designation for the second straight year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) <a href=\"https:\/\/cookcountypublichealth.org\/2025\/07\/29\/cook-county-department-of-public-health-honored-with-five-national-achievement-awards\/\">received five achievement awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo)<\/a> for programs like the Good Food Purchasing Program, Unfriend Tobacco, Emerging Leaders and Healthy Work\u00a0Initiative\u00a0and Data Ambassadors\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u4e2d\u67a2\u795e\u7ecf\u7cfb\u7edf <a href=\"https:\/\/cookcountyhealth.org\/zh\/%e6%96%b0%e9%97%bb%e7%a8%bf\/cook-county-health-announces-three-year-strategic-plan\/\">released its 2026-2028 Strategic Plan<\/a>, which was approved by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in October<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detection Center earned accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cookcountyhealth.org\/zh\/%e6%96%b0%e9%97%bb%e7%a8%bf\/stroger-hospital-becomes-first-trauma-center-in-chicagoto-be-verified-by-american-college-of-surgeons\/\">Stroger Hospital\u2019s Trauma Center received designation<\/a> as a Level 1 Center from the American College of Surgeons \u2013 the first trauma center in Chicago and second in Illinois to receive that designation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CCDPH administered\u00a02,600\u00a0vaccines, conducted 8,100 vision and hearing screenings at 166 suburban schools, removed lead from 65 homes, investigated 25,000 cases of communicable diseases, conducted 3,000 food inspections, and provided 300 breast and cervical cancer screenings\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To combat the opioid crisis, the Cook County Health Office of Behavioral Health and Cook County Department of Public Health have placed Naloxone vending machines across Cook County and the City of Chicago. Together with Cook County-funded partners, the organizations have distributed more than 26,700 naloxone kits. CCDPH trained 6,000 people on how to respond to an overdose and harm reduction strategies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cookcountyhealth.org\/zh\/%e6%96%b0%e9%97%bb%e7%a8%bf\/cook-county-health-cuts-ribbon-on-mental-health-triage-and-stabilization-center\/\">The Crisis Triage and Stabilization Center opened at Provident Hospital<\/a> to provide mental health support for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The health system saw a 58% increase in year-over-year hiring and about a 30% reduction in agency spend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entered into an <a href=\"https:\/\/cookcountyhealth.org\/zh\/%e6%96%b0%e9%97%bb%e7%a8%bf\/uic-ui-health-and-cook-county-health-announce-enhanced-partnership-amidst-changing-health-care-landscape\/\">affiliation and clinical services agreements with University of Illinois Chicago and UI Health<\/a>, and Rush University Medical Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CCDPH invested $21M\u00a0in communities to support\u00a0behavioral health services\u00a0and\u00a0youth development and\u00a0$400,000 in\u00a0funding\u00a0to\u00a0minority owned\u00a0local\u00a0food producers\u00a0that serve Cook County.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CCH launched its new <a href=\"https:\/\/cookcountyhealth.org\/zh\/FAM\/\">Food as Medicine website<\/a> to help patients access programs that connect nutrition and medical care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u4e2d\u67a2\u795e\u7ecf\u7cfb\u7edf <a href=\"https:\/\/cookcountyhealth.org\/zh\/%e6%96%b0%e9%97%bb%e7%a8%bf\/cook-county-health-opens-new-1-5-million-pediatric-dental-clinic-in-belmont-cragin\/\">opened dental clinics at the Belmont Cragin<\/a>, Blue Island, and North Riverside Health Centers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased number of mammograms provided to uninsured women by 54%, in large part due to promotion of the <a href=\"https:\/\/cookcountyhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CCH-Birthday-Cancer-Screening-Flyer-12-24.pdf\">Birthday Health Screening initiative<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Provident Scholarship Fund <a href=\"https:\/\/cookcountyhealth.org\/zh\/%e6%96%b0%e9%97%bb%e7%a8%bf\/cook-county-celebrates-award-of-more-than-1-5-million-in-scholarships-to-students-pursuing-careers-in-medicine\/\">awarded 90 scholarships<\/a> to students pursuing careers in health care who are dedicated to caring for underserved communities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As Cook County Health begins the new year, the importance of a strong public health system remains at critical levels. 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This strategic plan does both. It positions Cook County Health to be resilient in the face of uncertainty while continuing to expand services that meet the evolving needs of our communities. We are deeply committed to carrying this work forward in partnership with our staff, our patients, and our county leaders,\u201d said Raul Garza, Chair, CCH Board of Directors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2026-28 plan was developed through an in-depth review of CCH operations, a regional market scan and policy assessment, and input from community partners and employees. The plan focuses the health system\u2019s strategic pillars into four key areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Quality, Safety and Experience:<\/strong> Ensure patients, members and the community have access to the highest-quality service and dignified care at the right place at the right time in a manner that is consistent and tailored to support the patients\u2019 needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u52b3\u52a8\u529b<\/strong>: Serve as the employer of choice by supporting and investing in our workforce, recruiting the best talent, and fostering robust teamwork to ensure we are able to meet the comprehensive healthcare needs of our patients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transformation and Growth<\/strong>: Transform the delivery of care to ensure care is accessible, standardized, reliable and effective by optimizing systems to advance growth for our patients and communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u8d22\u653f\u97e7\u6027<\/strong>: Optimize revenue capture to continue expansion of services and advance the mission of access to care for all patients and communities of Cook County.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The CCH plan reflects and reinforces the objectives outlined in departmental-level plans including the Cook County Department of Public Health\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/cookcountypublichealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/WePlan-2025_with-assessments_final_110321_514PM.pdf\">Community Health Assessment &amp; Improvement Plan<\/a>, the Cook County Office of Behavioral Health\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/cookcountyhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Regional-BH-Strategic-Plan-Final-May-2025.pdf\">Regional Behavioral Health Strategic Plan<\/a>, and the CCH Department of <a href=\"https:\/\/cookcountyhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CCH-Nursing-Strategic-Plan-2026-28.pdf\">Nursing Strategic Plan<\/a>. By aligning with these complementary frameworks, CCH ensures a unified, coordinated approach to improving health outcomes, advancing equity, and strengthening service integration across Cook County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis strategic plan builds on CCH\u2019s successes and boldly confronts the challenges ahead. It supports a framework that centers quality, innovation, and the wellbeing of our workforce. We are charting a course that will strengthen our system and elevate the care experience for every patient we serve,\u201d said Commissioner Bill Lowry, Cook County 3<sup>\u8def<\/sup> District, and Vice Chair, CCH Board of Directors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCook County Health has a proud legacy of providing care to anyone who comes through our doors,\u201d said Dr. Erik Mikaitis, CEO, CCH. \u201cAs we navigate these uncertain times, we will look to solidify the services we provide by strengthening the work we do internally. Doing so will allow us to enter this next chapter with a steadfast commitment to improving health outcomes and fostering healthier communities across the region.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CCH\u2019s 2026-2028 strategic plan builds off a solid foundation laid by the health system\u2019s previous plan, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/cookcountyhealth.org\/zh\/%e5%85%b3%e4%ba%8e\/%e6%88%98%e7%95%a5%e8%ae%a1%e5%88%92-2023-2025\/\">Impact, Change Equity.<\/a>\u201d &nbsp;Among the highlights of the organization since the last strategic plan was announced:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cookcountyhealth.org\/zh\/%e6%96%b0%e9%97%bb%e7%a8%bf\/countycare-ranked-highest-qualitymedicaid-health-plan-in-illinois\/\">CountyCare achieved a 4-Star NCQA rating, making it the top-rated Medicaid plan in Illinois<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cookcountyhealth.org\/zh\/%e6%96%b0%e9%97%bb%e7%a8%bf\/provident-hospital-earns-2024-leapfrog-top-hospital-award-for-outstanding-quality-and-safety\/\">Provident designated as a \u201cTop General Hospital\u201d by Leapfrog<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CCH launched <a href=\"https:\/\/cookcountyhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CCH-Birthday-Cancer-Screening-Flyer-12-24.pdf\">birthday screenings<\/a> to encourage patients to engage in annual cancer and wellness screenings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cookcountyhealth.org\/zh\/%e6%96%b0%e9%97%bb%e7%a8%bf\/%e5%ba%93%e5%85%8b%e5%8e%bf%e5%8d%ab%e7%94%9f%e9%83%a8%e9%97%a8%e9%a2%81%e5%8f%91-4400-%e4%b8%87%e8%a1%8c%e4%b8%ba%e5%81%a5%e5%ba%b7%e8%a1%a5%e5%8a%a9%e9%87%91\/\">CCH awarded 53 \u201cStronger Together\u201d grants from the Office of Behavioral Health, totaling $44M<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cookcountyhealth.org\/zh\/%e6%96%b0%e9%97%bb%e7%a8%bf\/cook-county-celebrates-award-of-more-than-1-5-million-in-scholarships-to-students-pursuing-careers-in-medicine\/\">Offered grants from the Provident Scholarship Fund to support education of future healthcare professionals<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Executed <a href=\"https:\/\/cookcountyhealth.org\/zh\/%e6%96%b0%e9%97%bb%e7%a8%bf\/cook-county-health-embraces-new-payment-models-with-first-value-based-care-contracts-and-medicare-shared-savings-aco\/\">value-based care agreements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upgraded services, including new <a href=\"https:\/\/cookcountyhealth.org\/zh\/%e6%96%b0%e9%97%bb%e7%a8%bf\/%e5%ba%93%e5%85%8b%e5%8e%bf%e5%8d%ab%e7%94%9f%e5%b1%80%e4%b8%ba%e7%a5%9e%e7%bb%8f%e7%a7%91%e5%ad%a6%e9%87%8d%e7%97%87%e7%9b%91%e6%8a%a4%e7%97%85%e6%88%bf%e5%89%aa%e5%bd%a9\/\">neurosciences intensive care unit<\/a> \u548c <a href=\"https:\/\/cookcountyhealth.org\/zh\/%e6%96%b0%e9%97%bb%e7%a8%bf\/%e5%ba%93%e5%85%8b%e5%8e%bf%e5%8d%ab%e7%94%9f%e9%83%a8%e9%97%a8%e6%8e%a8%e5%87%ba%e6%9c%ba%e5%99%a8%e4%ba%ba%e8%82%ba%e7%99%8c%e6%b4%bb%e6%a3%80%e7%b3%bb%e7%bb%9f\/\">robotic lung cancer biopsy system<\/a>, and an <a href=\"https:\/\/cookcountyhealth.org\/zh\/%e6%96%b0%e9%97%bb%e7%a8%bf\/%e5%ba%93%e5%85%8b%e5%8e%bf%e5%8d%ab%e7%94%9f%e5%b1%80%e5%9c%a8%e6%99%ae%e7%bd%97%e7%bb%b4%e7%99%bb%e6%96%af%e5%8c%bb%e9%99%a2%e5%bc%80%e8%ae%be%e4%ba%86-11-%e5%bc%a0%e5%ba%8a%e4%bd%8d%e7%9a%84\/\">11-bed short stay observation unit at Provident Hospital<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u745f\u9a6c\u514b\u5065\u5eb7\u670d\u52a1 <a href=\"https:\/\/cookcountyhealth.org\/zh\/%e6%96%b0%e9%97%bb%e7%a8%bf\/%e5%ba%93%e5%85%8b%e5%8e%bf%e7%9b%91%e7%8b%b1%e7%9a%84%e5%ba%93%e5%85%8b%e5%8e%bf%e5%8d%ab%e7%94%9f%e6%83%a9%e6%95%99%e5%81%a5%e5%ba%b7%e8%ae%a1%e5%88%92%e5%9b%a0%e6%8f%90%e4%be%9b%e4%bc%98%e8%b4%a8\/\">earned accreditation<\/a> from the\u00a0National Commission on Correctional Health Care\u00a0(NCCHC) for demonstrating full compliance with NCCHC\u2019s nationally recognized standards of care for correctional health services in jails.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cook County Department of Public Health launched awareness campaigns for <a href=\"https:\/\/cookcountypublichealth.org\/2025\/09\/09\/dont-let-your-guard-down-against-west-nile-virus\/\">West Nile<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cookcountypublichealth.org\/2025\/09\/03\/cook-county-officials-encourage-all-residents-to-get-naloxone\/\">Naloxone<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cookcountypublichealth.org\/2025\/06\/25\/cook-county-launches-measles-awareness-toolkit-to-combat-misinformation-and-promote-vaccination\/\">Measles<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cookcountypublichealth.org\/2025\/09\/22\/cook-county-department-of-public-health-talks-about-sexual-health-during-awareness-month\/\">STIs<\/a>, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCook County Health\u2019s values, including a focus on equity, compassion, accountability and innovation, remain unchanged. 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It reflects an elite level of readiness, quality, and patient outcomes that few institutions attain,\u201d said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. \u201cACS verification underscores that Stroger Hospital\u2019s trauma team sets the standard for excellence, compassion, and innovation in saving lives and strengthening our community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNo one ever expects to need trauma care, but when they do, they want and deserve the best specialists and resources. &nbsp;ACS verification is more than a designation, it is confidence that the trauma care at Stroger Hospital meets the highest national standards. 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Patients cared for in ACS-verified trauma centers have a 25% lower risk of death and an improved quality of life compared with patients in non-verified centers due to access to on-call specialty surgical care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis certification is a powerful testament to our team&#8217;s commitment to excellence,\u201d said Dr. Lauren Smith, CCH Chief Medical Officer. \u201cTo complete the rigorous verification process while at the same time also providing exceptional care to high acuity patients shows an incredible level of professionalism, resilience, and teamwork.\u201d &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Surveyors noted strong leadership from the trauma team; exemplary work in Trauma Recovery, Intervention, &amp; Prevention, which provides on-site violence intervention; and excellent professional and public education, including Stroger\u2019s military-civilian partnership with the U.S. Navy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three levels of ACS trauma center verification, each defined by specific standards that speak to the important roles of the center in serving its community. 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