Mark your calendars: 9/8 is the first annual #988Day! Be part of the movement happening nationwide to promote the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and mental health support. Find more information about 988 Day and how you can get involved at samhsa.gov/988Day #988Lifeline
Cook County Health
Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois 14,545 followers
Cook County Health is the safety net for health care in Chicago and suburban Cook County.
About us
Cook County Health is the safety net for health care in Chicago and suburban Cook County. The main hospital–the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital is located in the Illinois Medical District on Chicago’s Near West Side and serves as the primary public provider of comprehensive medical services for the people of metropolitan Chicago. Cook County Health cares for more than 500,000 people each year with dignity and respect, regardless of their ability to pay.
- Website
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https://cookcountyhealth.org/
External link for Cook County Health
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1835
Locations
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Primary
1969 W. Ogden Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60612, US
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500 E. 51st St.
Chicago, IL 60615, US
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15900 Cicero Ave.
Oak Forest, Illinois 60452, US
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2020 West Harrison Street
Chicago, 606012, US
Employees at Cook County Health
Updates
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Improve cholesterol naturally by including more whole grains in meals, such as oatmeal, brown rice, quinoa and whole grain pasta. #cholesteroleducationmonth #wholegrainsmonth
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Congratulations to Aaron Galeener, Chief Administrative Officer, Health Plan Services, for being named a 2024 Power Hope Award Recipient! https://lnkd.in/gDbKv7fb
With Power Hope days away we are still rocking and rolling on introducing you to this years amazing recipients. Today we’d like you to meet Aaron Galeener. Through his work with Cook County Health, he has lead his team to provide person-centered health coverage as well as championed CountyCares food care program, which recently earned a “Best in Class” Achievement in Health award by the National Association of Counties. Learn more about this awesome winner at this years Power Hope. Tickets available at Careforfriends.org See you in two days!
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The flavors of spicy buffalo sauce and creamy blue cheese meld together in this heart healthy recipe for buffalo chicken pizza: https://lnkd.in/gQTbG7X4 #cheesepizzaday #healthypizzarecipe
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Cook County Health is joined by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle to unveil the new community mural at the Englewood Health Center. https://lnkd.in/gSazUy4a
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Updated COVID vaccines were recently approved by the FDA and CDC. Dr. Sharon Welbel spoke with CBS 2 Chicago about what people should know about the vaccines and the recent uptick in COVID cases. https://lnkd.in/g5HWdgpx
FDA approves new COVID boosters. What variants do they fight?
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September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month. Like many other types of cancer, if caught early, thyroid cancer can be treated. A simple neck check done by a medical professional during a routine appointment can detect a thyroid nodule. Learn more from the American Cancer Society: https://lnkd.in/gzbYEMNN
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Two of our Community Resource Navigators participated in a recent community health fair along with Medical Home Network and other Wellness West partners. We're grateful for their work in providing education around preventative care in addition to helping people take their blood pressure and check their blood sugar levels.