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Patient Stories

Henry's Story

After months of searching for answers to explain Henry's symptoms, his family finally got answers at Rush University Children's Hospital

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Patient Stories

Tyler’s Story

Coping with Crohn's disease: a patient, his mom and his doctor tell the story

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Patient Stories

Pierce’s Story

Advanced care in the neonatal intensive care unit

Patient Stories

Little Boy Celebrates Big Anniversary

Having received one of his father’s kidneys at the age of 2, Brian is one of the youngest patients to receive an organ transplant at Rush

Young man in baseball uniform getting ready to pitch a ball.
Patient Stories

Dylan's Story: Back in the Game

Baseball has been Dylan's great love since he was four years old, about the same time he was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect that could have ended not only his baseball career, but hi...

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Brain Health & Conditions

Rush Researcher Finds That Brain Cells Can Harbor and Spread HIV

Through an NIH-funded study a Rush research team found that astrocytes can harbor HIV

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Food & Nutrition

Salmon Patties

Salmon patties are an easy, flavorful and versatile way to add protein to your diet

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Bones and Joints

Be a Safe Weekend Warrior

These 8 strategies will help keep you in the game

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Community

Helping Our Most Vulnerable Neighbors

Rush Medical College students partner with homeless services provider Franciscan Outreach to offer COVID-19 screening and support

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Bones and Joints

On the Cuff

A shoulder specialist offers four tips to help you prevent rotator cuff tears