Health News
Originally published at the Cook County Health & Hospitals website
Date & Time: March 19, 2013 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Stroger Hospital, Cafeteria, No appointment required.
Kidney Screening Day, sponsored by the Stroger Hospital’s Depa
Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States, contributing to the increasing prevalence and costs of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke felt in communities all across the nation.
The Food and Drug Administration recently revamped i
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined today by health professionals and anti-smoking advocates to highlight the public health benefits of the $1-a-pack cigarette tax increase set to take effect tomorrow, March 1.
“By making cigaret
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 Cook County.
Everyone six months of age and older should get an influenza, or flu, vaccine, every year. Vaccine is readily available at your local pharmacy, family doctor and grocery stores throughout suburban Cook County.