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Cancer

Rush Performs Country’s First Ever Cold Plasma Adjuvant Therapy

Clinical trial tests beam of energized gas that helps body “program cancer cells for death”

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Rush and Select Medical Announce Joint Venture for Hospitals and Rehab Centers

Agreement includes planned construction of new critical illness and inpatient rehabilitation hospital on Rush University Medical Center campus

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Brain Health & Conditions

Rush University Awarded 'Real Funding To Make Big Progress' in Battling Parkinson’s

Rush is leading a team in the fight against Parkinson’s disease

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Mental & Behavioral Health

Clinician, Patient Education on Overdose Prevention Can Save Lives

Fatal overdoses are rising rapidly, and it is imperative that health care professionals take action

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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"

Rush News Article
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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Office of Community Health Equity and Engagement News

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