Rush University Awarded 'Real Funding To Make Big Progress' in Battling Parkinson’s
Rush Medical College will be a part of a major undertaking by the Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s (ASAP) initiative, leading one of 21 teams receiving critical and significant funding in hopes of making major advances in the fight against Parkinson’s disease.
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Exercise Classes Give Parkinson’s Patient Direction, Focus – and Hope
Craig Smit found new focus, direction and hope through exercise, especially through the Delay the Disease™ and Rock Steady Boxing classes that are part of Rush Copley’s Movement Disorders Program.
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‘I Can Make a Difference for Others’: Cancer Survivor Supports Research at Rush
Katie Jorgenson joined Rush’s Swim Across America fundraising team in 2018, three years after her bone cancer diagnosis. Now she’s helping other cancer patients facing the same challenges.
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Provider Spotlight: Judy Siek, Yoga and Movement Specialist
Judy Siek believes that exercise is the key to mental, physical and emotional health. “It makes us feel good about ourselves and it makes us healthier human beings,” she says.
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'They Really Care for Their Patients': Couple Inspired to Support Innovative Joint Repair Research
Pam Strobel experienced a severe knee injury that could only be treated at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush. Now back on her feet, she wants to help others facing similar challenges.
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Movement Disorders Program Provides Physical and Emotional Benefits
Having Parkinson’s disease isn’t easy, but Deb Hopkins says Rush Copley’s Movement Disorders Program has made living with the disease easier. The story she shares is like that of other patients who have found relief — both physical and emotional — through the exercise and art therapy classes and support group meetings. Learn about the impact the program has had on Deb’s life.
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A Lifelong Path Toward Health Equity
David Ansell, MD, MPH, learned about injustices in the world at an early age. As a doctor, he found a way to help the disadvantaged.
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Boxing Class Helps Patients Fight Parkinson’s Disease
Rush Copley is an affiliate of Rock Steady Boxing, a nonprofit organization that was created to help people with Parkinson’s disease improve their quality of life through a non-contact, boxing-based fitness curriculum.
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25 Years of Care and Compassion Leads to Gift Supporting HIV Research
Sherri Wrobell first came to Rush following an HIV diagnosis. That was 25 years ago. Wrobell credits her physician for maintaining her health since then.
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Cancer Patient Becomes Advocate for Waterford Place
After doctors successfully treated her cancer, Mary Latta was searching for something to help her move forward with her life. She was looking for a way to manage the side effects of cancer and wanted to connect with others who had similar cancer experiences.
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Donor Brings Power of Art, Music to Patients, Families and Staff
Care at Rush inspires gift to help others find respite through art.
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