Cook County Health

Help the heart by replacing salt with other spices in homecooked food. Cumin, red pepper, basil and thyme can all add delicious flavor to meals. #worldstrokeday #lowsaltdiet

In recognition of breast cancer awareness month, WGN shared information about breast cancer resources, including here at Cook County Health. If you are near Provident Hospital on Oct. 29, stop by the breast cancer resource fair from 9 am to noon. https://lnkd.in/gV-XP9yd

The Sengstacke Health Center participated in CountyCare’s Annual Women’s Health Fair this month, connecting women with mammograms, pap smears and helping close care gaps. Ninety women attended the event.

Cook County Health is #hiring an Executive Director of Nursing Clinical Operations and Workforce. The Executive Director of Nursing Clinical Operations and Workforce is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining strategic staffing initiatives for nursing workforce utilization and executing strategic objectives and goals across Cook County Health (CCH). Excellent, competitive benefits include: • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance • Pension Plan • Generous PTO plan including holidays and sick time Applicants may apply for this position by submitting a resume/CV to: mgmtrecruit@cookcountyhhs.org When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include the job title and posting number 00135438 in the subject line of your email. #nursingcareers #nursingmanagement #hiring #nursingoperations

Diabetics have a higher risk of developing gum disease. Don’t forget to brush and floss teeth every day! #dentalhygiene #gumdisease

Earlier this week, Cook County Health joined other Cook County agencies to announce the installation of vending machines that will dispense free Narcan at Cook County Health sites, as well as within the Cook County Jail and Cook County courthouses. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g86d6HaP

Cook County Health is #hiring a Director of Quality Improvement, Hospital Based Services. The Director of Quality Improvement, Hospital Based Services is a health care professional with experience in directing quality, safety and performance improvement efforts in a hospital setting which may include community-based clinics. Excellent, competitive benefits include: • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance • Pension Plan • Generous PTO plan including holidays and sick time Applicants may apply for this position by submitting a resume/CV to: mgmtrecruit@cookcountyhhs.org When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include the job title and posting number 00135504 in the subject line of your email. #healthcarecareers #qualityimprovement #jobs

Today, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved the appointment of Dr. Erik Mikaitis MD, MBA, FACP, CPE as Cook County Health’s Chief Executive Officer. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g3PGmWMm

Halloween is a fun night of costumes and candy for kids of all ages. But for those with sensory issues, scary sounds and decorations, tight or scratchy costumes and going out at night can be a lot to handle. Check out these tips from Dr. Nimmi Rajagopal at CCH on how to help your child know what to expect from Halloween, making it a fun time for everyone.

La temporada de enfermedades comienza a intensificarse en octubre, así que no olvide duplicar sus defensas con las últimas vacunas contra la gripe y el COVID-19. Personas mayores de 60 años deben hablar con un médico de atención primaria para ver si recomiendan también la vacuna contra el virus respiratorio sincitial (VRS).