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Lebanon
Community

Sending Aid to Lebanon

After the explosion in Beirut, Rush University Medical Center acte​d quickly to help those affected by the catastrophe

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Office of Community Health Equity and Engagement News

Board-Ups and Other Crisis Support for Small Businesses

In the aftermath of riots from the outrage of George Floyd's murder, the City of Chicago offers support to affected small businesses

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Healthy Aging & Caregiving

Rush System Leads the Way in Age-Friendly Care

Rush has implemented a variety of initiatives that make it an Age-Friendly Health System

Katie Jorgenson
Patient Stories

Katie's Story

"I can make a difference for others"

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Office of Community Health Equity and Engagement News

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Team Goes Virtual

With in-person programs unavailable during COVID-19, Rush's Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Team devised virtual options to keep older adults connected.

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Rush Social Work Helpline Offers COVID-19 Support

The Rush Social Work Helpline offers a place for callers to go to find resources and much needed mental health support related to COVID-19

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Office of Community Health Equity and Engagement News

Rush Volunteering in Times of COVID-19

Learn about volunteer events employees of Rush University Medical Center and Rush Oak Park participated in to support our West Side community during COVID-19

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Community

Live Healthy Chicago Community Grants Available to Chicago Nonprofits Addressing COVID-19

The collective seeks to distribute $2.9 million in community-based grants over the next two years

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Patient Stories

Pam's Story

After a severe knee injury that could only be treated at Rush, Pam Strobel wants to help others facing similar challenges

Jennifer Haidu
Patient Stories

Jennifer's Story

Cancer survivor goes the extra mile