Cook County Health

Congratulations to Stroger Nurse, Aby Thomas, Surgical ICU, for becoming a DAISY Award honoree! The DAISY Award is a recognition program to celebrate and recognize nurses by collecting nominations from patients, families, and co-workers. Learn more at cookcountyhealth.org/about/careers/…

It's road trip season! Fuel up with snacks like apples, bananas, oranges, nuts, dried fruit or trail mix. Have a cooler? String cheese, hummus with whole grain crackers or yogurt are great for energy. Safe travels! #snacks #roadtrip #roadtripsnacks

El director ejecutivo de CCH, Dr. Erik Mikaitis, habló con La Raza sobre los próximos cambios en Medicaid, por qué son importantes para todos los residentes y cómo GetMedicaidFacts.com puede ayudar a los miembros a entender estos cambios. laraza.com/2026/07/07/cam…

On July 10, 1893, Dr. Daniel Hale Williams made history by performing the first successful open-heart surgeries in the U.S. Founder of Provident Hospital, Dr. Williams' work continues to inspire generations of healthcare professionals and remains an important part of our history.

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lauren Smith from Cook County Health gives the details on the intestinal parasite and how to keep you and your family safe. If you'd like to get assessed by CCH ExpressCare, call 312-864-1111. fox32chicago.com/video/fmc-r98k…

Feeling sick but can’t get to the doctor? Start an Express Care visit to treat basic health issues like cold symptoms, rashes, upset stomachs, and more. This service is available Monday-Friday from 7am-7pm and open to all adults and kids. Visit cookcountyhealth.org/expresscare

Heading to the beach or pool? A representative from the American Red Cross shares why it's so important to designate a water watcher when thinking about preventing drownings. Watch the full recording of our summer safety discussion:facebook.com/share/v/1D9AwG…

Hay un ingrediente escondido en muchos alimentos que puede dañar tu corazón. ❤️ El azúcar añadido puede aumentar la inflamación, la presión arterial y el riesgo de diabetes. Intenta sustituirlos por el dulce natural: ¡la fruta! Para más consejos, visita: cookcountyhealth.org/FAM

There’s a secret ingredient in many foods that can harm your heart health.❤️ Added sugar can increase inflammation, elevate blood pressure and put you at risk for diabetes. Try substituting sweetened treats for nature’s candy – fruit! For more tips, visit cookcountyhealth.org/FAM

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It's World Chocolate Day! We're celebrating by making these perfect Chocolately Walnut Cookies! They're low sodium and diabetic friendly! Get to baking➡️ healthecooks.com/recipe/chocola…

TOMORROW: Join CountyCare and CCH's Department Chair of Oral Health, Dr. Alexander for a live discussion on dental health tomorrow, July 7 at noon.

July is UV Safety Awareness Month! Protecting your skin from the sun is an important part of staying healthy all summer long. UV damage can happen before you notice a sunburn. Make sunscreen part of your daily routine when spending time outdoors.

In this week's Facebook live, Dr. Mallory shared why sparklers aren't a harmless toy to play with during the holiday. Watch the full recording: facebook.com/share/v/1D9AwG…

Cook County Health wishes you a safe and fun July 4 holiday. Our health centers will be closed today.

Ahead of the 4th of July Weekend, Dr. Poulakidas spoke with Fox 32 Chicago about fireworks safety and what to do if an injury occurs.

All Cook County Health Community Health Centers will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of Independence Day. Todos los Centros de Salud Comunitarios de Cook County Health estarán cerrados el viernes 3 de julio en observancia del Día de la Independencia.

Dr. Sharon Welbel joined NBC 5 Chicago to talk about a parasitic infection spreading around the U.S. Be sure to be washing fresh produce carefully. For more: nbcchicago.com/news/local/cas…

As we prepare for the holiday weekend, let’s celebrate freedom without triggering the unseen wounds. Learn tips to manage symptoms or host an event that is sensitive to those who are affected by fireworks at ptsd.va.gov/understand/wha…

Using insect repellent correctly is one of the best ways to protect yourself from mosquito bites and West Nile virus. Follow safety tips when applying repellent, especially for kids. Protect your skin, prevent bites, and enjoy the outdoors safely. Visit fightthebitecookcounty.com