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Cardiologist Gaurav Shah examines a patient
Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

Rush Copley Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack

Platinum Performance Award signifies high standard of patient care

Cancer

Without Boundaries: The RUSH Campaign Aims to Improve Lives

Rush University System for Health is sharing its plan to eliminate the barriers in health care preventing many from living their best, healthiest lives.

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Patient Stories

From Surviving Cancer to Celebrating a Milestone

How Lorayne Wright overcame her diagnosis with strength and resilience — and help from her care team at Rush

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Healthy Living

3 Things Healthy People Have in Common

Internist Philip Moore, MD, notes similar tendencies shared by healthy patients

Joanne (left) and John Diederich
RUSH People

Rush Copley Is Family

Decades of devotion lead John Diederich, Rush Copley Medical Center president and CEO, and his wife, Joanne, to make a planned gift

Christine Deuchler at RUSH Copley Cancer Care Center
Cancer

Christine’s Story: ‘Five Minutes Can Change Your Life’

Patient discovers the importance of screenings — for herself and others

A rep from Waterford Place takes a selfie with the walkers from the Aurora Carillon Lions Club during their walkathon.
Waterford Place

Walking for Waterford Place

Aurora Carillon Lions Club hosts walkathon to benefit people with cancer

Family returns home to NH
Patient Stories

A Visit To Remember

A couple’s weekend trip to Illinois turned into a month spent in the hospital

Looking at a picture of a lung screening
Cancer

RUSH Copley Recognized for Excellence in Lung Cancer Screening

Cancer Care Center awarded for commitment to early detection

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Heart Health

RUSH Copley Recognized for Excellence in Heart Care

Chest Pain Center accreditation signifies expertise in treating patients with heart attack symptoms