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Bones and Joints

When Should You See a Physiatrist?

If you're having trouble moving and functioning on a daily basis, a physiatrist may be able to help.

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RUSH People

Rupa Sanghani, MD, Named Division Chief of Cardiology at Rush

Sanghani will also serve as co-director of the Heart and Vascular service line

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Community

Rush University System for Health and Endeavor Health Announce Plans to Merge

Combined system would include 12 hospitals and more than 400 care sites

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Heart Health

Facts and FAQs About High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure affects your health at every level.

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Spine & Back

What Is Degenerative Disc Disease?

A neurosurgeon at Rush explains this common cause of back pain and when it’s time to see a specialist

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Cancer

Know Your Risk for Ovarian Cancer

What can raise your risk and how you can help lower it

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Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

Rush Again Ranked Among Country’s Top Five Hospitals for Quality of Care

For 14th straight year, Vizient’s data analysis ranks Rush University Medical Center among top 10 in U.S.

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Brain Health & Conditions

MIND Diet May Help Support Cognition Through Healthier Arteries

Rush researchers identify a vascular pathway linking diet to brain health

ENT specialist Kristal Brown, MD, with patient
Ear, Nose & Throat

When Should You See an ENT?

Ear pain, sinus pressure or a lingering sore throat? Learn when your primary care provider can help, when it's time to see an ENT specialist and which symptoms you shouldn't ignore.

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Virtual Care

An App Is Helping Patients Move to Better Health

Rush co-developed the Nuna app and was first to use it in patient care