April 17, 2013
Rush Rounds: Orthopedics
Don’t Hold Back
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Consistently recognized as leaders in research and patient care, orthopedic surgeons at Rush have long led the charge to find the newest, most effective treatments and techniques to ensure the best outcomes for your back. Guests will join Gunnar B.J. Andersson, MD, PhD, Howard S. An, MD, Frank M. Phillips, MD and Kern Singh, MD, as they discuss advancements in areas including spine surgery, disc replacement, disc regeneration and treatment options outside of the operating room. With the new approaches in spine care being pioneered at Rush, you won’t have to hold back on your active lifestyle. The event will begin with a reception, followed by a panel discussion lead by Dr. Andersson.
For more information or to RSVP for the event, please contact Kelly Parker at (312) 942-0699.
April 30, 2013
West Suburban Rush Alumni Reception
Research That Transforms Care
6:30-8:30 p.m.
The Rush Medical College Alumni Association will welcome alumni of Rush Medical College living in the west suburbs to a reception and presentation by Jochen Reiser, MD, PhD, chairperson of the Department of Internal Medicine at Rush. Reiser will share with guests his vision for research at Rush and how the student experience will benefit from this model.
For more information about the event or to RSVP, please contact Maeve Riley at (312) 942-2569.
Rush Rounds: Heart
The Heart of the Matter
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Nothing matters more to your health than a healthy heart. By integrating leading-edge research into clinical care, physicians at Rush have continuously raised the bar to ensure you get the best treatment plan for your heart. Guests will join Gary Schaer, MD; R. Jeffrey Snell, MD; and Vineet Gupta, MD, as they discuss Rush’s unique, research-based approach to solving tough clinical problems, including innovations in stem cell research and other interventional treatments. The event will begin with a reception, followed by a panel discussion lead by Schaer.
For more information or to RSVP for the event, please contact Kelly Parker at (312) 942-0699.
Commencement
4-6 p.m.
For more information about the event, please contact Maeve Riley at (312) 942-2569.
Anchor Cross Society Dinner
6-9 p.m.
Susan Crown, chairperson of the Anchor Cross Society, and Larry Goodman, MD, chief executive officer of Rush University Medical Center, will welcome guests to the annual Anchor Cross Society Dinner on June 4, 2013, at the River East Art Center. The event serves as a celebration of the role donors have played in furthering Rush’s people and programs and transforming the scope of medicine.
The Anchor Cross Society, founded in 1961, is the leadership annual giving society at Rush. Members of this society are an exclusive group of donors who, through their commitment and generosity, have provided critical funding to support the Medical Center’s greatest needs.
For more information about the event, please contact Katie Lew at (312) 942-2835. To learn more about joining the Anchor Cross Society or to renew your membership prior to this year’s event, contact Alex Kwak at (312) 942-6112.
Rush Rounds: North Shore
Making History
6-8 p.m.
Internationally recognized for pioneering research on memory and aging, Rush has long been dedicated to finding the cause and preventing age-related cognitive decline and dementia. Guests will join David A. Bennett, MD; Patricia Boyle, PhD; Raj C. Shah, MD; and Robert S. Wilson, PhD, as they discuss new advances and preventive measures you can take to slow down cognitive decline and memory loss. As they continue to make history in health care, learn how Rush physicians are working to ensure your personal history remains as clear as on the day you made each memory. The event will begin with a reception, followed by a panel discussion lead by Dr. Bennett.
For more information or to RSVP for the event, please contact Kelly Parker at (312) 942-0699.
July 20
Swim Across America
Chicago Open Water Swim
Join Swim Across America and Rush University Medical Center for the 20th Annual Chicago Open Water Swim at Ohio Street Beach on Saturday, July 20. Swimmers will brave the waters of Lake Michigan to support Rush University Cancer Center researchers in the fight against cancer. Half-mile, one-mile, mile-and-a-half and three-mile swims are currently open for registration.
Rush University Golf Outing
7 a.m.-6 p.m.
The Seventh Annual Rush University Golf Outing will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013. The golf outing will provide an opportunity to support Rush University students while enjoying a fun and exciting day with Rush leadership, staff, faculty and alumni.
As part of a larger institutional effort to raise scholarship funds for all four colleges of Rush University, the golf outing has succeeded in raising more than $500,000 in vital support for students since its inception in 2007. In the face of the rising cost of higher education, this additional scholarship support has allowed Rush to increase the number of awards offered to students, reduce financial burden among students and attract a diverse student population.
For more information, please contact Kelly Parker at (312) 942-0699.
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