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Alzheimer’s Disease

Remaining Mentally Active May Delay Dementia Onset

Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center researchers examined impact of activities such as puzzles, games and reading

Rush 40 Under 40 Nurses 2021
Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

7 Nurses at Rush Named Emerging Nurse Leaders

Among this year’s 40 under 40 chosen by the Illinois Nurses Foundation

Rush Leader Serving as President of American Academy of PAs
Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

Rush Leader Serving as President of American Academy of PAs

Director of Advanced Practice Providers Jennifer Orozco begins leadership term for 2021-22

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COVID-19

How Families of Critically Ill Fared During COVID-19

ICU families report more symptoms of depression in pandemic

Rush System Nears Zero Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19
COVID-19

Rush System Nears Zero Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19

Hospitals now have few or no patients with COVID-19 as vaccines’ impact increases

Nurses from the cardioscience unit in Rush University Medical Center's rooftop garden
Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

Rush University Medical Center ICUs Receive Beacon Awards

Cardioscience and neonatal intensive care units bring Rush system’s Beacon tally to seven

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Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

Rush University Medical Center Ranked Among Top ‘Smart Hospitals’ by Newsweek

Medical Center ranked No. 47 in the United States and No. 127 worldwide in recent survey of peers and health care professionals

Signs of COVID-19 Mortality May be Easily Measured at Home
COVID-19

Signs of COVID-19 Mortality May Be Easily Measured at Home

Abnormal blood-oxygen levels and breathing rates pre-hospitalization are strong predictors of poor patient outcomes

Black female care provider with hand on shoulder of female patient of color
Mental & Behavioral Health

Reflections on Trauma-Informed Care

Trauma-informed care transforms patient care and the providers who deliver it.

RUSH and Select Medical Bring Cancer Rehab Program to Chicago
Cancer

RUSH and Select Medical Bring Cancer Rehab Program to Chicago

ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation Program expands to 14 RUSH Physical Therapy centers