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Each year, Founders Day honors the people who first established Rush University Medical Center as Rush Medical College in 1837. Special awards are presented to employees — including Patricia Harris — who have played a pivotal role in providing the best possible care for our patients. Patricia Harris, a guest relations associate, discusses her commitment to creating a welcoming environment at Rush.