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Margaret Bavis
Health Equity

A Commitment to Rush: From Past to Present

Margaret Bavis continues her parents’ legacy at Rush while finding her own path

Pastor Steve Epting, in a black hoodie, speaks to people around him.
Health Equity

Putting Faith in Action to Support Healthy Communities

Partnership between Rush and Abbott helps to support Alive Faith Network in finding innovative ways to address health gaps and change lives

Ron Gidwitz poses for a photo in front of a blurry background.
Health Equity

Lifting Up the Road Home’s Mission

Ambassador Ron Gidwitz paved way for early program growth and continues advocacy today

Burgans family at sunset
Mental & Behavioral Health

From Client to Counselor

Road Home alum uses lessons learned to help others

People participate in a Road Home Program session.
Mental & Behavioral Health

Built Upon a Strong Foundation

McCormick Foundation serves as financial supporter and thought partner to Road Home since program’s inception

Modie Lavin speaks to a group of seated people.
Mental & Behavioral Health

The Journey Along the Road Home

Three perspectives on 10 years of progress

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

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

A group of panelists talk at the Chicago Sports Summit.
Research

Supporting Orthopedic Research Through Sport

At the Chicago Sports Summit, attendees get a behind-the-scenes look at sports in the city while contributing to groundbreaking research at Rush

Rush University President Robert S.D. Higgins, MD, MSHA, takes part in a student onboarding fair.
University

Building on Our ‘Extraordinary’ Traditions

A conversation with Rush University President Robert S.D. Higgins, MD, MSHA, about Rush’s defining characteristics, his vision for the future, and the importance of research and development