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Two people have a discussion at the Chicago Sports Summit.
Research

A Rare Look Inside Chicago’s Top Sports Teams — and Support for Orthopedic Research

At the Chicago Sports Summit, attendees will hear from sports industry leaders and discuss the latest topics — from risky moves to pickleball

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Patient Stories

Wanda's Story: Mammogram Catches Rare Cancer

How Wanda Veld overcame an aggressive cancer after more than a decade of treatment

Yoga instructor Kate Fleming
Waterford Place

Spotlight: Kate Fleming, Yoga Instructor

Helping others discover the transformative benefits of yoga

Painting a picture
Waterford Place

Your Brain on Art: The Healing Power of Expressive Arts

Explore your creative side to reduce stress and create happiness

Patty Piasecki, NP, stands ready at Ohio Street Beach for the 2023 Swim Across America Chicago Open Water Swim in Lake Michigan, benefitting the RUSH Cancer Center.
Cancer

Making a Splash Through Advocacy for Cancer Patients

Over more than four decades, Patty Piasecki, NP, has played a critical role at RUSH — supporting leading-edge cancer research and care

Honduras girl hugs Dr. Bolanos
Community

Mission Trip to Honduras Provides Lessons for Rush Copley Residents

Without X-rays or medical equipment, physicians rely on their senses to treat patients

Older man drinks water
Healthy Aging & Caregiving

Older Adults Face Extra Hazards in the Heat

Mobility, medical conditions and medications raise heatstroke risk

Charlene Gamboa, PhD
Research

Enduring Trials, Achieving Greatness and Bridging Gaps

For Golden Lamp Society scholarship recipient Charlene Gamboa, PhD ’21, being a trailblazer has come with big challenges — and rewards

New observation unit opens at RUSH Copley
Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

RUSH Copley Opens 20-Bed Observation Unit

New unit enhances patient care

RUSH nurse checking on a patient in a hospital bed during COVID
Research

The Lasting Impact of ICU Stays During COVID-19 Pandemic

RUSH study looks at how an ICU impacts family dynamics and mental health