Cook County

Health system shows huge revenue gains, though few attend budget hearing

2 years ago | Alex Parker

County health board moves to shore up Provident budget

Seeking to stem the closure of beds at Provident Hospital, health system board members said today they will seek county approval to transfer nearly $5 million to the hospital. Also, the board announced the hiring of three top officials.

2 years ago | Alex Parker

Malcolm X medical program fights for survival

Allegations of mismanagement and grade tampering dog the physician assistant training program at Malcolm X College. The program nearly lost its accreditation, and is currently on probation.

2 years ago | Alex Parker

County health board to hold town hall gatherings

The county health board will host a series of meetings to get public input for its strategic plan. The first meeting takes place in South Holland on July 27.

over 2 years ago | Alex Parker

Patient gripes at Stroger are many

At Stroger Hospital's quarterly review, its chief medical officer lists patient complaints and says the hospital falls below national standards in a number of areas. But, he says, the hospital has the capability to quickly turn things around.

over 2 years ago | Alex Parker

Chicago lags in breast cancer screening

New York City operates 11 publicly funded mammography facilities. The Cook County hospital system runs two, and owns a pair of rusty mobile mammography vans that have been retired.

over 2 years ago | Alex Parker

High-ranking county health system exec resigns

David Small, the No. 2 executive at the Cook County Health and Hospitals System, is leaving in November. Small serves as chief operating officer.

over 2 years ago | Alex Parker

Ordinance mandates charity care at hospitals

A county commissioner says the measure will increase access to affordable health care, reduce aggressive hospital billing practices and improve the health of poor county residents.

over 2 years ago | Alex Parker

More restaurants, less asthma?

Children in Chicago neighborhoods with more cultural activities, restaurants, diversity and economic potential are far less likely to suffer from asthma, according to a new study by four Chicago doctors.

over 2 years ago | Alex Parker

Provident may cut beds

Provident Hospital is running low on funds used to hire temporary registered nurses, and may have to cut the number of patients it treats to make ends meet.

over 2 years ago | Alex Parker

Health system approves controversial purchasing plan

Cook County Health and Hospital System board members approved a new purchasing plan, which local business owners fear will hurt them. Also, the health system plans a series of town hall meetings this summer.

over 2 years ago | Alex Parker

@tonyperaica, the Twittering comissioner, provides look inside government

Commissioner Tony Peraica says Twitter is helping transform Cook County politics. He uses the service to provide a minute-by-minute look at county proceedings -- and to lash out at political opponents.

over 2 years ago | Alex Parker

Commissioners: Delay controversial health purchasing vote

Two Cook County commissioners say the state's attorney is reviewing a possible procurement deal by the Cook County Health and Hospital System to see if it violates the county's purchasing code.

over 2 years ago | Alex Parker

County health department eyes Twitter, Facebook

County health officials are hoping to win a $400,000 grant to build the health department's social networking presence. Other health agencies in Chicagoland and beyond have found social networking to be a valuable tool.

over 2 years ago | Alex Parker

Foley outlines big plans for Cook County health system

The county health system's new CEO calls for organizational change, and a performance oversight department. Meanwhile, officials say a controversial new purchasing agreement will be in place by September 1.

over 2 years ago | Alex Parker