Cook County Health

03/16/2026

Today marks 60 years since Stroger Hospital's Trauma and Burn Unit was established. Next month, we will formally recognize this outstanding team and the service they selflessly provide Cook County residents. If you want to send a message of support, were a former patient and want to provide an update, or are a former staff member and want to share a memory, send a message to anniversary@cookcountyhhs.org.

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03/16/2026

03/16/2026

Atención estudiantes de medicina y de posgrado en el área de la salud: ¡Ya está abierta la convocatoria para la Beca del Hospital Provident! Las becas otorgan hasta $20,000. ¡Solicita tu beca antes del 19 de abril e invierte en tu futuro! https://cookcountyhealth.org/provident-scholarship-fund

03/15/2026

Here’s a piece of Chicago history you may not know! 89 years ago, Cook County Hospital launched the first blood bank in the U.S., changing emergency care nationwide.🩸

03/13/2026

Happy Nutrition Month! Healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated. This 5-can salad turns pantry staples into a colorful, fiber-rich meal in minutes. 🥗

Discover more easy recipes from Cook County Health’s Food As Medicine program: www.cookcountyhealth.org/fam

03/13/2026

💉This Saturday, CCDPH is providing free flu and COVID-19 shots from 8AM to 4PM at the Cottage Grove Health Center. Walk-ins are welcome and no appointment is needed. Vaccinations are available for everyone 6 months and older, regardless of insurance or immigration status.

📅 Saturday, March 14
⏰ 8 AM – 4 PM
📍 Cottage Grove Health Center - 1645 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Ford Heights, IL

See the full schedule here: https://bit.ly/saturdayclinics

03/13/2026

Join us on Sunday, March 22nd as we empower women’s health through HIV prevention, education, stigma reduction and on-site testing.

03/12/2026

Spring Allergy season is coming! Now is the time to ask the doctor or pharmacist if it's a good idea to start allergy medications early.

03/12/2026

Attention medical and graduate-level health care students: The Provident Scholarship application is now open! Awards up to $20,000 available for medical and allied health students who are from, and dedicated to serving, underrepresented communities in Cook County. Apply now and invest in your future! https://cookcountyhealth.org/provident-scholarship-fund

03/11/2026

Cook County Health atiende a todos los residentes, independientemente de su estatus migratorio. Aquí todos son bienvenidos. https://cookcountyhealth.org/press-release/cook-county-health-all-are-welcome-here-aqui-todos-son-bienvenidos/

03/11/2026

Cook County Health joins County leaders to celebrate the launch of the fifth year of the Providential Hospital Scholarship Fund, which has supported nearly 300 local students pursuing careers in health care.

President Preckwinkle celebrates the fifth year of the Providential Hospital Scholarship Fund, which has supported nearly 300 local students pursuing careers...

03/10/2026