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Children’s Health

‘Time Is Neurons:’ A Family’s Fight Against an Ultra-Rare Disease

Facing extreme obstacles, families with loved ones who have rare diseases are pushing for easier access to treatment and diagnosis
photograph showing the arms of two people administering an infusion to someone
Waterford Place

College Athletes Make Blankets for Waterford Place

Aurora University students continue Project Linus tradition
Aurora University student athletes donated blankets to Waterford Place Cancer Resource Center
Skin

5 Facts People With Dark Skin Should Know About Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is often deadlier when found in people with dark skin, so know your risks
A Black dermatologist examines a Black man's back for signs of skin cancer with a dermatoscope.
Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

Joshua J. Jacobs, MD, Receives American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Leadership Award

The academy recognized Jacobs for dedication to his profession and community
Josh J. Jacobs, MD, FAAOS
University

College of Health Sciences Respiratory Care Program Shines at AARC’s International Congress

CHS faculty and alumni received multiple awards at annual event
A group of students and faculty pose on a stage holding award certificates
RUSH People

Remembering Kirk H. Packo, MD

Packo, who died in September, was chairperson of RUSH's Department of Ophthalmology
Kirk Packo, MD
Healthy Living

Why You Need a Primary Care Physician

RUSH primary care doctor Jessica Kass, MD, explains the benefits
Office of Community Health Equity and Engagement News

Community Health Worker Highlight: Meet Teresa

Teresa Berumen on turning her lifelong love for community health into a career
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Research

Acute to Chronic Pain Signatures (A2CPS) Study

RUSH is participating in a novel, $50 million groundbreaking NIH study to identify the origins of chronic pain through biomarkers
Tower and Rubschlager Building
Gastrointestinal Health

Celia's Story: A Solution to Painful Swallowing

After achalasia diagnosis, POEM procedure helps Celia get back to normal
Celia Martinez with Irving Waxman