Rush Stories

Search Rush Stories
122 stories
Paula Kay VAD-updated-feature
Patient Stories

Paula’s Story

How the experts at Rush and advanced heart technology saved her life

Ray Prieto from Rush Road Home Program with wife, three kids and battalion behind him.
Mental & Behavioral Health

How Veterans Serve Communities Beyond Active Duty

Veteran Ray Prieto shares his story and explains the importance of supporting veterans and their families year-round

Laura Rollins
Patient Stories

Laura Rollins’ Story

Physicians, colleagues and patients helped oncology social worker Laura Rollins through her own gynecologic cancer journey

Chester Kelly
Patient Stories

Chester's Story

How surgery put a stop to short-term fixes for persistent throat issues

Kathy and Peter Revenaugh, MD
Patient Stories

Kathy's Story

How a seemingly small skin cancer required a complex facial reconstructive surgery

Rush Patient Aaron Gold and His Wife, Robin
Patient Stories

Aaron's Story

Getting relief from chronic ear pain

Victor Harris with occupational therapist Janet Adcox, OTR/L
Patient Stories

Victor's Story

Victor Harris was dying, but his care team at Rush Copley saved his life and supported him on his journey to a full recovery

Dr. Joshua Murphy and patient Carson Cathey
Patient Stories

Carson’s Story

Teen back on the football field two months after life-threatening stroke

Ellie Rossi and parents
Patient Stories

Ellie's Story

Mom urges support for March for Babies to help premature infants like Ellie thrive

Patient Stories

Virginia's Story

How MR-guided focused ultrasound at Rush addressed Virginia's essential tremor