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Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

Rush University Students Selected as Schweitzer Fellows

Distinguished fellowship includes carrying out service projects in Chicago communities

Delilah Flexas stands outdoors in full green and black commencement regalia.
University

She Never Gave up on Her Dreams. Now She's a Nurse With a Doctoral Degree Who Travels the World

For her whole life, Delilah Flexas had to overcome challenges to achieve her goals, and now her sights are set even higher.

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Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

Rush Copley Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack

Platinum Performance Award signifies high standard of patient care

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Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

Family Connects Chicago at Rush Receives Prestigious IBCLC Care Award

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Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

Rush Ranked Among Nation’s Best on U.S. News Honor Roll

Rush University Medical Center recognized for fifth straight year

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COVID-19

Detecting Germs in the Air, Room by Room

Rush is testing a novel way to look for new and emerging viruses

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RUSH People

Rush Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Receives Global Recognition

The International Association of Forensic Nurses honors one nurse globally each year

Mary Haffner Holloway lifts her arms in celebration after participating in Swim Across America's Chicago Open Water Swim.
Cancer

A Lasting Legacy

Through Swim Across America, Mary Haffner Holloway keeps late brother’s spirit alive by participating in the event he loved — all while supporting cancer research at Rush

After his prostate cancer diagnosis, Bil Vincent found support at Waterford Place Cancer Resource Center
Waterford Place

Bil’s Story: A Life-Altering Diagnosis

Diagnosed with prostate cancer, Bil Vincent found support at Waterford Place Cancer Resource Center

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Rush Urgent Care Opens in River North

Walk-in care for minor injuries and illnesses during family-friendly hours