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What to Expect at the Physiatrist

Sheila Dugan, MD, explains what physiatrists do and how they help patients

Mental & Behavioral Health

Practicing Mindfulness

Learn the basics from Rush mindfulness expert Rebecca Bunn

Bones and Joints

Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Orthopedic surgeon Jonathan L. Tueting, MD, discusses the benefits of minimally invasive treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome

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Bones and Joints

Bunion Causes and Treatment Options

Jeffrey W. Watkins, DPM, a podiatric surgeon with Rush Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, explains what bunions are and how they can be corrected

Patient Stories

Karlie's Story

Within a few momentous weeks, Karlie Hey was crowned prom queen, graduated and completed chemo

Food & Nutrition

The Brain-Healthy MIND Diet

The latest on Rush's ongoing study of nutrition's link to cognitive health

Woman getting COVID-19 vaccine
Pregnancy & Childbirth

Pregnant Women and the COVID-19 Vaccine

Rush specialists explain why the vaccine is safe for expectant mothers

Patient Stories

Betsi's Story

Treatment for concussion at Rush gets triathlete back in the race

Patient Stories

Virginia's Story

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