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The Rubschlager Tower and Rubschlager Building at RUSH
Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

Newsweek Honors RUSH Programs for Excellence in Delivery of Care

Cancer Center, Surgicenter, Children's Hospital, maternity program recognized

Dr. Shafiro is in the foreground as a volunteer sits at a table in the background working on a laptop that is connected to audio equipment. A patient sits to the left with headphones on, holding an audio device in her hand.
University

Audiology Professor Goes to Poland to Help Ukrainian War Refugees Hear Again

Professor Valeriy Shafiro and an international team of volunteers provided free screenings and hearing aids to Ukrainian refugees

Exterior of building with Rush University sign visible between tree branches
University

RUSH Responds to Supreme Court Decision

RUSH University is steadfastly focused on the promotion and preservation of the health and well-being of our diverse communities

Denise Dailey, PsyD
Mental & Behavioral Health

Coping With the Unconscionable

Specialized program for military sexual trauma leads with empathy, patience, compassion

Play it safe in the sun
Skin

Playing it Safe in the Sun

The sun’s rays can cause sunburn and premature aging. Protect against both

Teacher Nancy Jansen shows Omar Ramos some of the port pillows her students made.
Waterford Place

Students Sew Port Pillows for Patients

Project allows students to ‘do something for someone else’

Ganesh Pai at Swim Across America
Cancer

‘No Matter What We Do, We Think It’s Not Enough’

Ganesh Pai considers Swim Across America, Rush support a ‘thank you’ for wife’s cancer treatment

Juan Sanchez
Mental & Behavioral Health

Juan’s Story: Finding Acceptance Along the Road Home

From joining the inaugural IOP in 2014 to today, U.S. Army veteran embraces progress

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Cancer

Healing Artwork, Local Artists Showcased in the Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building

How the artwork in the new building promotes hope and healing

Landscaper Mike Taylor at work following knee replacement surgery
Patient Stories

Mike’s Story: Choosing Knee Replacement

‘Nonstop’ pain motivated landscaper Mike Taylor to choose joint replacement surgery