
02/06/2023
The theme for 2023 National Burn Awareness Week is “Scalds: Hot Liquids Burn Like Fire.” Hot liquids, like tea and coffee, steam and hot bath water can cause serious injury in minutes.
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The theme for 2023 National Burn Awareness Week is “Scalds: Hot Liquids Burn Like Fire.” Hot liquids, like tea and coffee, steam and hot bath water can cause serious injury in minutes.
Today is World Cancer Day. Take advantage of cancer screenings by staying up to date with annual mammograms, Pap tests and colonoscopies. Schedule an appointment now: 312-864-0200.
In recognition of the importance of heart health, the first Friday of American Heart Month is National Wear Red Day. Cook County Health showed support and raised awareness for heart disease today!
Cook County Health cardiologist Dr. Yasmeen Golzar talks about and .
Cook County Health’s cardiology team, including chair Dr. Rami Doukky, is showing heart for the American Heart Association’s . ❤️❤️❤️
For , Cook County Health celebrates Dr. Mary Elizabeth Bates, who in 1881 became the first female intern at Cook County Hospital. She was a fierce advocate for women and children's rights. Today, we celebrate all our female physicians who continue her legacy in advocating for Cook County patients.
In freezing temperatures, frostbite can set in quickly. If you know someone who needs to get out of the cold, check out Chicago and Cook County warming shelters.
For suburban Cook County sites, visit: cookgov.me/StayWarm
City of Chicago sites can be found at: chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fss/provdrs/serv/svcs/dfss_warming_centers.html
Controlling your blood pressure is a key part of having a healthy heart. Learn more about Cook County Health's work with the American Medical Association to help patients improve their blood pressure numbers.
Learn how Cook County Health improved BP control in historically marginalized communities during a deadlier phase of the pandemic.
Grab that favorite red shirt and show some support and raise awareness for heart disease tomorrow, February 3rd for !
On this first day of , Cook County Health celebrates the many contributions African Americans have made to the history of the health system. In their honor, we continue our work towards health equity in Cook County.
February is ! Devoting some time every day to care for yourself can go a long way toward protecting your heart health. Self-care, like moving more, preparing healthier meals, and getting quality sleep, helps .
In honor of National Blood Donor Month and Cook County Health being home to the first blood bank in the country, Dr. Claudia Fegan discussed the importance of blood donations with Fox 32 Chicago.
Donating blood is easy and you're helping to save a life. To find a location, visit https://www.aabb.org/for-donors-patients/give-blood.
January is National Blood Donor Month and Cook County is home to the world's first blood bank. Dr. Claudia Fegan, Cook County Chief Medical Officer, joined First at Four to discuss why blood donation is so important.
In freezing temperatures, frostbite can set in quickly. If you know someone who needs to get out of the cold, check out Chicago and Cook County warming shelters.
For suburban Cook County sites, visit: cookgov.me/StayWarm
City of Chicago sites can be found at: chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fss/provdrs/serv/svcs/dfss_warming_centers.html
January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month.
Birth defects can happen for many reasons. Although not all birth defects can be prevented, people can increase their chances of having a healthy baby by managing health conditions and adopting healthy behaviors before becoming pregnant.
Officials nationwide are growing concerned about the presence of xylazine - an animal sedative - being found in fatal overdoses. Dr. Neeraj Chhabra, emergency medicine physician and medical toxicologist at Cook County Health, discusses the dangers that come from this drug with USA TODAY
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2023/01/24/what-is-xylazine-animal-tranquilizer/11088783002/
El Dr. Lewis, de Cook County Health, hablo con Telemundo Chicago sobre los riesgos de palear la nieve sin precauciones. Nos cuenta que hay más visitas a las salas de emergencia durante esta temporada.
Hay una urgencia de tomar precaución para nuestra salud porque durante esta temporada hay más visitas a las salas de emergencia al intentar remover la nieve, según expertos. Te contamos los detalles.
Celebrate National Chocolate Cake Day with this gluten-free cake recipe that's decadent, but low on calories.
For Month, Dr. Tate wants women to know these three things about bleeding after menopause.
After 12 months without a period, the menstrual cycle does not start back up again. There is a common myth that this is just a return of your menstrual period. However, this is due to some other condition and must be evaluated by a gynecologist. Schedule an appointment now: 312-864-0200.
Anualmente en EEUU, cerca de 12,000 mujeres son diagnosticadas con cáncer de cuello uterino, por ello en el mes de concientización sobre la salud cervical el ginecólogo oncólogo de Cook County Health, Dr. Nieves, explica en Univision Chicago que este tipo de cancer es el que más se puede prevenir.
Anualmente en EEUU, cerca de 12,000 mujeres son diagnosticadas con cáncer de cuello uterino, por ello en el mes de concientización sobre la salud cervical el ginecólogo oncólogo del Hospital Stroger, Wilberto Nieves, explica que este tipo de tumores es el que más se puede prevenir por medio de ...
HAPPY NATIONAL IV NURSES DAY! Today we honor and appreciate these nursing professionals whose work is critical across a variety of settings in Cook County Health.
Cook County Health is hosting a Nursing Job Fair tomorrow, January 26. Join us!
All interested applicants must submit an online application in advance to be considered. Visit https://cookcountyil.taleo.net/careersection/200/jobsearch.ftl and search “Hiring Fair” to apply and register for the event.
Please bring your resume and applicable certifications. The only opportunity to interview for these select positions will be at the Job Fair.
Thinking about going vegan this year? It’s important to make sure the diet is nutritious and well balanced. Make vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes the focus of every meal.
Cook County Health reminds you to be safe when shoveling snow today. Follow these reminders from the American Heart Association
The combination of colder temperatures and physical exertion increases the workload on the heart. Protect your ❤️ with these tips:
❄️ Take frequent breaks when shoveling snow
❄️ Learn the heart attack warning signs & don’t wait to call 911
❄️ Don’t drink alcohol before or right after shoveling
❄️ Ask your doctor before exercising in the cold
❄️ Dress in layers of warm clothing & wear a hat
❄️ Know Hands-Only CPR
How is the bivalent booster responding to the latest variants of COVID-19? Dr. Mark Loafman spoke with Verywell about the importance of boosters and maintaining vigilance against COVID. https://www.verywellhealth.com/bivalent-booster-xbb15-protection-7094557
Check Your Neck! January is Thyroid Awareness Month.
Thyroid issues can be diagnosed through a simple blood test. Schedule one now to get some answers.
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¡Revise su cuello! Enero es el Mes de Concientización sobre la Tiroides.
Los problemas de tiroides se pueden diagnosticar mediante un simple análisis de sangre. Programe uno ahora.
To all who celebrate on this Lunar New Year, Cook County Health wishes you a good year, good health and good memories for the new year. 🐇🧧🧧
On this date in 1891, Provident Hospital officially opened as Provident Hospital and Training School, led by the work of surgeon Dr. Daniel Hale Williams. The hospital was the first African-American-owned and operated hospital in the U.S. Learn more about Provident's history in this WTTW story.
In 1891, Provident Hospital opened its doors as the first black hospital in Chicago. Located in the heart of the South Side at 29th and Dearborn, the new 12-bed facility was christened by a capacity crowd of community members and African-American notables with spirited songs and speeches.
Los refuerzos de COVID actualizados ayudan a prevenir enfermedades graves, hospitalizaciones y muertes. Programe su cita en uno de los sitios de Cook County Health hoy. Los refuerzos están disponibles para personas mayores de 6 meses que recibieron su vacunación original o último refuerzo hace más de dos meses. Visite myshotcookcounty.com para más información.
The updated COVID boosters help prevent severe illness, hospitalization and death. Schedule your appointment at one of Cook County Health's sites today. Boosters are available for those 6 months and older who are two months past their original vaccination or last booster. Visit myshotcookcounty.com for more info.
Uncontrolled blood pressure can lead to heart disease, heart attack and stroke. Learn more about our work with the American Medical Association to help patients better manage their blood pressure. https://www.ama-assn.org/press-center/press-releases/ama-announces-success-helping-patients-control-high-blood-pressure
It’s National Take a Walk Outdoors Day?! 🌳 Pick a safe place to walk and invite a friend to join you today. Walking helps lower blood glucose levels and boosts your body's sensitivity to insulin.🚶Share pictures from your walk today with us! 📸👇
Cook County Health is hosting a series of job fairs on Tuesday, January 24th and a Nursing job fair on Thursday, January 26th. If you're interested in any of these roles, submit an online application prior to the event. On-site interviews and same-day contingent offers will be made.
Visit https://cookcountyhealth.org/join-our-team/ for more details.
Popcorn is a whole grain, high-fiber food that’s low on calories and high on crunch. For a tasty and filling snack, make plain popcorn and season with olive oil and a sprinkling of parmesan cheese.
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Las palomitas de maíz son un alimento integral rico en fibra, bajo en calorías y alto en crujido. Para una botana sabrosa y abundante, prepare palomitas de maíz y sazone con aceite de oliva y una pizca de queso parmesano.
Cook County Health is hosting a Nursing Job Fair on Thursday, January 26. Join us! You must submit an online application to be considered. Visit the link to find out more information.
https://cookcountyhealth.org/join-our-team/
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Did you know that glaucoma is more prevalent among African American and Latino populations?
There's no cure for glaucoma, but early treatment can often stop the damage and protect your vision. Protect your sight from glaucoma and get a comprehensive eye examination. Schedule your appointment now: 312-864-0200.
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El glaucoma es más frecuente entre poblaciones afroamericanas y latinas. No hay cura para el glaucoma, pero la detección temprana puede detener el progreso de la enfermedad y proteger su visión.
¡Proteja su vista del glaucoma y programe un examen médico completo de la vista hoy mismo! Llame al 312-864-0200.
Cook County Health is hiring Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians. Join our job fair on January 24. You must submit an online application to be considered. Visit the link to find out more information.
https://cookcountyhealth.org/join-our-team/
Join Cook County Health's Health Plan Services Job Fair on Tuesday, January 24. Onsite interviews & same-day contingent offers made while vacancies remain for Health Plan Services / County Care: Community Based Social Worker Care Coordinator, Care Coordinator Elderly and Social Work Transitional Care Coordinator. Visit https://cookcountyhealth.org/join-our-team/ for more details.
Cook County Health recognizes and honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today. We can all reflect back on Dr. King's legacy and follow his example to do what is right.
Todos los Centros de Salud Comunitarios y los sitios de prueba/vacunación de COVID de Cook County Health estarán cerrados el lunes 16 de enero en conmemoración del Día del Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
All Cook County Health Community Health Centers and COVID testing/vaccination sites will be closed on Monday, January 16 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Bivalent/Omicron COVID-19 boosters are available at Cook County Health for everyone age 5+. You are eligible for the updated booster 2 months after the completion of your primary series or last booster shot. The bivalent booster helps a person’s immune system create a more specific response to protect them from newer omicron variants. Schedule yours today and protect yourself during the holidays. Visit vaccine.cookcountyil.gov.
With a slow uptick in people getting the bivalent (updated) COVID-19 boosters, Cook County Health experts will discuss the importance of COVID boosters and flu shots as we head into the winter. And because it’s spooky season, they’ll be reminding people that nothing is scarier than getting COVID or the flu.
Live stream of the Cook County Health Breast Cancer Awareness month panel.
Únase a nosotros hoy en Facebook para una discusión sobre el cáncer de seno como parte del Mes de Concientización sobre el Cáncer de Seno.
Dr. Pilar Guerrero, an emergency room physician at Cook County Health, jumped at the opportunity to care for patients being seen out of our health clinic that is serving asylum seekers. Watch her share her story below. If you want to help some of the patients we are caring for, the Cook County Health Foundation has set up an Amazon wish list. Visit https://amzn.to/3Ew4Uje and select Nancy Rivera under “ship to.” You may also make a direct monetary donation to the Cook County Health Foundation to support the purchase of items for asylum seekers. https://cchealthfoundation.org/
In recognition of #NationalRecoveryMonth, Sean Williams, a recovery coach coordinator, talks about helping guide people on their sobriety journey. To learn more about addition treatment services at Cook County Health, visit https://cookcountyhealth.org/mat/.
In recognition of National Addiction Professionals Day, Cook County Health is highlighting Erik Bady, a recovery coach with the health system. Erik talks about what is most rewarding about his job and what people may not understand about recovery from substance use disorder. #RecoveryMonth
A Spanish language live event about the updated COVID (Bivalnet) Vaccines.
Live stream of the COVID Update / Back To School Health panel
Learn more about monkeypox prevention, symptoms, vaccination and more in this video featuring Cook County Health’s Dr. Sharon Welbel and Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck.
Obtenga más información sobre la prevención de la Viruela del Mono (“Monkeypox”), los síntomas, la vacunación y más en este video con la Dra. Pamela Vergara y la Dra. Mónica Mercon de Cook County Health.
Talk to your pediatrician about the COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5. Visit vaccine.cookcountyil.gov for more info or to make an appointment.
As Cook County's Racial Equity Week comes to a close, Shannon Andrews, our chief equity and inclusion officer, reaffirms our commitment to working toward health equity in Cook County.
For Dr. Pilar Guerrero, the decision to get the COVID-19 vaccine was easy. Listen as she shares her story and get your vaccine today. Visit myshotcookcounty.com for more information.
We are your doctors. You trust us with your life. You trust us with those you love. So trust us when we say – please get vaccinated against COVID-19. #trustus #trustusgetvaccinated #weareyourdoctors #myshotcookcounty #lifeisbettervaxxed #trustuscookcounty
Dr. Sharon Welbel, system director of infection control and hospital epidemiology, talks about how she came to the decision that the COVID-19 vaccine was safe for her and her family. #MotivationMonday
Have a listen as to why Cook County Health’s family medicine physician Dr. Whitney Lyn is advising her patients to get vaccinated against COVID-19. With the variants of the virus, it is more important than ever to protect yourself, your loved ones and your community. To find the nearest vaccine location, visit MyShotCookCounty.com.
We are your doctors. Trust us Confíe en nosotros Ufasz nam 您相信我们 Get vaccinated. #MyShotCookCounty #TrustUs
Cook County officials and Housing Forward gathered to discuss the early success of a medical respite center in suburban Cook County. The space is designed to assist individuals experiencing homelessness following a hospitalization.
Earlier today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Jan Schakowsky were joined by Cook County officials to discuss funding for health care worker mental health programs. Cook County Health’s Dr. Sharon Welbel spoke about how difficult it has been working on the frontlines of the pandemic, while encouraging everyone who is unvaccinated to please get vaccinated. Visit myshotcookcounty.com for more information.
On Friday, the Cook County Department of Public Health announced an indoor mask mandate for everyone over 2 years old, regardless of vaccination status, beginning Monday, August 23. Wearing a mask – and doing so properly – is critical in helping contain the spread of the virus. One of Cook County Health's physicians treating COVID-19 patients, Dr. Mike Alebich, reminds us all how to properly wear a mask.
Thank you to all the health care staff and Illinois National Guard for making all of our mass vaccination sites possible! Take a look back at how far we have come …
Join us, Stop the Spread, the C19 Coalition and Project n95 for a community meal at our Matteson vaccination site today. Come get your vaccine, a supply of PPE, and take home a meal from a local restaurant! Watch CCH CEO Israel Rocha talk about vaccines and this initiative.
We know that you’ve got a lot on your plate. This Saturday, July 17, get your COVID-19 vaccine at Cook County Health’s Matteson Vaccination Site, and pick up dinner for free! Watch CCH’s chief medical officer Dr. Claudia Fegan talk about the importance of getting vaccinated.
With the delta variant spreading, it's important that everyone who is eligible gets vaccinated against COVID-19. Visit myshotcookcounty.com to find out more and watch the video below to find out why the vaccine is important to AYA ITO.
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S Wabash AvenueCornerstone Community Outreach
N Clifton AvenueNational Futures Association Careers
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N Hermitage AvenueSteve Roach Law Offices & Proline Legal
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