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Wren Patel, massage therapist
Waterford Place

Spotlight: Wren Patel, Massage Therapist

Sharing healing massage therapy with Waterford Place participants

Symani robit surgery
Spine & Back

Surgeon at Rush Performs First-Ever Spine Tumor Removal Using Advanced New Microsurgery System

First use anywhere in the world of robotic Symani Surgical System for spine tumor resection opens possibilities for future neurosurgical procedures

Rush University Medical Center campus at dusk
Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

Rush Continues Streak of Patient Safety Success

Rush University Medical Center receives 12th straight A Grade from the Leapfrog Group

Leo Henkioff photographed in black and white
RUSH People

Leo Henikoff, MD, 1939-2026

Former Rush president and CEO helped shape Rush as it's known today

Graduates celebrate Rush University's 54th Commencement Ceremony.
University

‘Go forth with excellence, lead with empathy and never, ever lose your audacity’: Rush University hosts 54th Commencement Ceremony

Surviving Stroke
Brain Health & Conditions

Surviving a Stroke

A neurologist talks about treating and recognizing strokes

Man holding his knee
Bones and Joints

5 Osteoarthritis Treatments That Don’t Require Surgery

Rush doctors explain your options, including an innovative approach called low-dose radiation therapy

Kendall Kobe and Richa Sharma share messages of gratitude to the Rush Community.
University

Rush University Student Wellness Association Promotes Health and Gives Students Tools to Manage Their Well-Being

RU Well reminds students to not only take care of others, but themselves ahead of final exams and presentations

Dr. Eric Feldman stands at commencement with his family.
University

Giving Back to Help the Next Generation of Medical Students

Eric Feldman, MD, establishes an endowed scholarship to help others after his grandparents financially supported his education at Rush Medical College

Excessive Napping Study
Brain Health & Conditions

Excessive Napping Linked to Higher Mortality Risk

Naps could signal underlying health conditions, according to study co-authored by Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center