January 16, 2013
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital’s Division of Nephrology was recently recognized as “High Performing” among BEST Regional Hospitals / Nephrology – U.S. News & World Report. We are especially proud of our colleagues because they are the only JHSH division… [Read More]
December 19, 2012
Increasing influenza-like illness activity in Suburban Cook County Public Health officials recommend that you give the gift of health by adding a flu vaccine to your final shopping list this holiday season. Everyone six months of age and older should… [Read More]
December 12, 2012
Tagged with: Hospital, John H. Stroger
Cook County Health and Hospitals System Announces 10th Anniversary of John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital Cook County Health and Hospitals System Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ram Raju today celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of… [Read More]
November 19, 2012
Tagged with: countycare
County services will shift from emergency care to “medical home” model This week Cook County will start sending letters to about 115,000 of its low-income residents inviting them to enroll in the county’s new Medicaid program. Adults under 65 with… [Read More]
November 14, 2012
Tagged with: Pediatrics, Toy Drive
Cook County Officials come together to Kick-Off the 2012 Holiday Season by Donating Hundreds of Toys to Children at Cook County Health and Hospitals System Nearly 300 Toys Donated to Tots in Pediatrics Unit CHICAGO-The Cook County Health and Hospitals… [Read More]
October 26, 2012
Tagged with: 1115 Waiver
Cook County Health and Hospitals System Announce 1115 Medicaid Waiver Impact Expected to Enroll 115,000 Patients Under Medicaid Umbrella CHICAGO-Cook County Health and Hospitals System Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ram Raju and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced… [Read More]
October 23, 2012
President Preckwinkle, Dr. Raju, Health Advocates Highlight Benefits of Cigarette Tax Study says $1-a-pack increase could save more than 10,000 lives, millions in health-related costs in the next five years Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by… [Read More]
October 5, 2012
Tagged with: Emergency Medicine
Preckwinkle Highlights Drop In Emergency Room Wait Times at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Cook County Health and Hospitals System (CCHHS) CEO Dr. Ramanathan Raju announced today significant progress in two key areas… [Read More]
October 4, 2012
Tagged with: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center opened its doors September 27 with a rededication reception to celebrate the center’s recent renovations. A product of the Cook County Health and Hospitals System and the Rush University Medical Center, the center has… [Read More]
September 27, 2012
Tagged with: core center
Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center Celebrates 14 years of remarkable success in HIV/AIDS prevention, care & research CHICAGO-The Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center announced today a 14-year milestone for the clinic that focuses on the prevention, care, and research of… [Read More]
