Cook County Health

Graduation season reminds us that there is resilience and potential in every young person. After surviving a traumatic shooting as a teen, Raymond was inspired by the Stroger trauma social workers he met. This month, he earned his master's degree in social work. Watch his remarkable story:

Shot as a teen, Chicago man now helping others recover from trauma Raymond Gordon says there was a time when he thought his life was over, but he’s turning tragedy into a way to help others heal.

TODAY: Join us for a virtual discussion on "Finding Mental Health Support for Youth and Families: Where to Begin and How to Find Help" at 5pm.

May is Arthritis Awareness Month. It’s a myth that arthritis is "just an old person’s disease." The Arthritis Foundation estimates that juvenile arthritis affects nearly 300,000 kids and teens in the US. Nearly one-quarter of Americans are estimated to be affected by some form of the condition.

Cook County Health’s Stroger Hospital has been awarded a grant from The Toy Foundation’s Children’s Hospital Play Grants Program.

The Toy Foundation awarded 37 projects at hospitals across the nation, recognizing programs that reflected the importance of play in children’s hospitals, particularly those in underserved communities. Learn more: https://cookcountyhealth.org/press-release/stroger-hospital-awarded-10000-grant-from-the-toy-foundation-to-support-pediatric-patients

TOMORROW: Join us for our next Walk with a Doc event on May 28 at noon. Walk with a Doc will help you take a STEP toward better health by providing:

👟 Physical Activity
🩺 Health Education
💙 Social Connection

Learn more at https://cookcountyhealth.org/walk

Cook County Health proudly cares for all residents, regardless of immigration status. All are welcome here. Read more: https://cookcountyhealth.org/press-release/cook-county-health-all-are-welcome-here-aqui-todos-son-bienvenidos/