Today, Cook County Health hosted its second Symposium on Oral Oncology in observance of Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Thank you to our keynote speakers Dr. Richard Hayden and Dr. Andrew Schache.
Untreated STDs can lead to serious health problems. Get yourself tested!
April is occupational therapy month. Occupational therapy practitioners enable people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, and prevent—or live better with—injury, illness, or disability. At CCH, our team of occupational therapists provide therapeutic intervention to the people of Cook County in the following areas: developmental pediatrics, hand therapy, outpatient therapy services (neurological, musculoskeletal rehab), and inpatient care. THANK YOU to all our OT staff!
Happy National Doctor’s Day to all of our physicians! We appreciate your commitment to excellence in patient care today and every day.
Congratulations to CCH Doctor of the Year - Dr. Irene Aluen Metzner! She is a tireless advocate for our patients and residents. We are so lucky to have you!
Five colon healthy food sources to add to your diet #WellnessWednesday
Suicide is complicated and tragic, but it can be preventable. Knowing the warning signs of suicide can help save a life.
Tune into CBS Chicago tonight to hear CCH’s Dr. Aks discuss the rise in fentanyl deaths for men and people of color.
Lower your risk for colorectal cancer by eating well. #WellnessWednesday
In observance of Oral Cancer Awareness Month, CCH is hosting a Symposium on Oral Oncology on April 4. The event will be held at the new CCH Professional Building, located on the Stroger Hospital Campus. The program is open to residents, fellows and all health care providers free of charge. Seating is limited so please RSVP by emailing mleahy2@cookcountyhhs.org.
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States and the second leading cause of cancer death. Every year, more than 140,000 people are diagnosed with colorectal cancer and they will join more than 1.4 million colorectal cancer patients and survivors living today.
Our friends at Cook County Department of Public Health are hosting a free STI testing day on March 16!
Congratulations to the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center for receiving an award from AIDS Foundation of Chicago for 20 years of partnership and setting the pace to advance health equity and justice in Illinois!
Don't miss out on the 4Men Only Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, April 27 from 11:00 am - 3:00pm at Provident Hospital of Cook County at 500 East 51st Street in Chicago.
Attendees will have the opportunity to speak to various healthcare professionals and be connected to a primary care medical home if needed.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! Colon Cancer is the most preventable cancer. If you've been putting that colonoscopy off, now is the time to get it scheduled. A screening can save your life!
March is Women's History Month and we would like to honor Ruth Rothstein, whose dedication and commitment spearheaded the original campaign to build the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center. She was a lifelong believer that quality health care is a right for all residents. Countless individuals have benefited and will benefit from Ruth’s advocacy and leadership.
Today is National Employee Appreciation Day! We’d like to thank all our employees for their hard work and dedication to providing compassionate care everyday. Thank you!
Congratulations to our programmatic services and innovation team, who were recognized at this morning’s Board of Director’s meeting for going above and beyond in the planning and execution of CCH’s Research and Innovation Summit!