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Bones and Joints

A Family’s Personal Commitment to Advance Orthopedic Care

$8.25 million gift marks largest donation ever to support orthopedic research at Rush

Wayne keeps active on exercise bike
Patient Stories

Wayne’s Story: Determined to Be the Best He Can Be

Wayne Janovsky challenges himself with exercise to slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease

Pictured standing from left to right are Miral D. Jhaveri, MD, MBA; Angela M. Moss, PhD, APRN, FAAN; Barbara A. Swanson, PhD, RN, FAAN; Sharon D. Gates, DSW; and Steven K. Rothschild, MD.
University

A Continued Investment in Rush’s Future

Rush University honors, supports the work of five more faculty members with endowed appointments

Deborah Hall looks into a microscope.
Bones and Joints

Illuminating the Effects of Microplastics

Partnership with the Alliance for the Great Lakes illuminates the effects of plastic particles on our bodies and the environment

Dr. Bennett and Dr. Wang
Brain Health & Conditions

$10 Million Gift to Advance Precision Medicine in Alzheimer’s

The Paul M. Angell Family Foundation’s transformational gift to the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center will enable researchers to explore new frontiers in brain health

Maria Murphy at Waterford Place
Waterford Place

Maria’s Story: A Survivor Discovers Waterford Place

Maria Murphy worked throughout her cancer treatment. Once retired, she found her second family at the resource center

Mark, in green, and Anne, in pink sit in a grassy yard.
Cancer

A Legacy of Learning and Healing

Anne and Mark Stumpf plan to establish an endowed scholarship at Rush University College of Nursing inspired by their transformative experience and commitment to education.

Someone looks at a slide through a microscope.
Bones and Joints

At Rush, It's Personal

How our drive and commitment advance patient care

Primary care
Health Equity

Leveraging Data to Improve Health Equity and Care

$7.5 million philanthropic grant kickstarts Rush’s development of a data warehouse for Chicago clinicians and researchers

Louise Fazio with wreaths at Rush Copley
Health Equity

Giving From a Place of Gratitude

NICU nurse manager Louise Fazio encourages and inspires colleagues to get involved, support programs and services to benefit patients