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Mahzad Akbarpour, PhD
Cancer

The Impact and Promise of the Rush Cell Therapy Lab at RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center With Mahzad Akbarpour, PhD

Mahzad Akbarpour, PhD, is director of the Rush Cell Therapy Lab at RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center and is an assistant professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of Hematology, Oncology and...

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Mental & Behavioral Health

The Journey Along the Road Home

Three perspectives on 10 years of progress

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Virtual Care

Introducing Rush Connect

Explore our new digital-first care options: Exceptional health care from a system you trust

Erica Engelstein, MD
Heart Health

Seven Rush Physicians Named Top Cardiac Care Doctors

List appears in Chicago magazine's latest issue

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Brain Health & Conditions

The Role of Diet and Lifestyle in Managing Multiple Sclerosis

Changes in diet, exercise and daily routines can help slow or stop progression of MS and prevent disability

Essentials oils come from plants
Cancer

Can Aromatherapy Help Patients During Cancer Treatment?

Study explores use of essential oils to manage side effects, promote comfort

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Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

Rush Copley Earns Magnet With Distinction Recognition

Magnet recognition is the highest national honor for nursing excellence

Pictured from left to right are Robert S.D. Higgins, MD, MSHA; Meenakshi Jolly, MD, MSCP; Mary J. Fidler, MD; and Hannah J. Lundberg, PhD.
University

Deeply Invested in the Mission

Endowed appointments continue to honor, support the work of Rush University’s top faculty

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Healthy Living

Gift of Hope Organ Donor Care Center at Rush Launches Operations

Unique facility paves the way for more lifesaving transplants in northern Illinois, northwest Indiana

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Women’s Health

How Painful Is It to Get an IUD?

Expert shares what to expect when getting an IUD, and how you can prepare