What is Cchhs?
What is Cchhs?
Cook County Health & Hospitals System is a public worldwide leader in medical care, research and education. At CCHHS, nearly 6,000 dedicated professionals — working in every medical and surgical specialty — collaborate to provide health, hope and healing to people from all walks of life.
How is Cook County Health funded?
Primary funding for the Foundation and Cook County Health is raised through the annual Gala. Over the past five years, the Gala has raised more than $1.5 million to support health services. Past funding investments included support for: Cook County Health’s well-regarded Trauma Center and Burn Unit.
How many hospitals are in Cook County Illinois?
Number of hospital beds and ICU beds in Cook County (excluding Chicago)
| Hospital | Medical and Surgical Beds | ICU Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Presence Holy Family Medical Center | 49 | 0 |
| St. Alexius Medical Center | 49 | 0 |
| Cook County total (excluding Chicago) | 212 | 35 |
| Illinois total | 20,987 | 3,535 |
What is CareLink Cook County?
Carelink is a financial assistance program established for Cook County residents who are uninsured or under-insured and who receive medical care at John H Stroger, Jr. Hospital or any of its partner clinics. CareLink covers the cost of health care services provided at Cook County Health and Hospital Systems (CCHHS).
Is Cook County Hospital a Level 1 trauma center?
As the flagship of Cook County Health, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital remains at the forefront of new therapies and innovations in healthcare. We are home to one of the busiest Level 1 trauma centers in the nation and the hospital’s emergency room treats approximately 120,000 adults and children annually.
Does Cook County take Ambetter insurance?
Ambetter is one of 5 carriers in Illinois for 2022, and one of 3 who is covering Cook & DuPage counties. They are currently only offering Silver & Gold plans, which can only be enrolled on the exchange.
How long does a hospital have to bill you for services in Illinois?
Yes. The hospital must give you 30 days, following the date of the first bill, to ask for a reasonable payment plan. The hospital cannot provide your bill to a collection agency or attorney before the 30 days are up.
How many beds does Cook County Hospital have?
464
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County/Number of beds
Stroger employs 300 attending physicians and over 400 fellows and residents. It has 1.2 million square feet (110,000 m2) of floor space, and 464 beds.
How many beds does Alexian Brothers Hospital have?
Identification and Characteristics
| Name and Address: | AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center Elk Grove Village 800 Biesterfield Road Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 |
|---|---|
| Total Staffed Beds: | 354 |
| Total Patient Revenue: | $2,148,965,346 |
| Total Discharges: | 14,811 |
| Total Patient Days: | 72,340 |
