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Urmeka T. Jefferson, PhD, RN

College of Nursing Associate Professor Named to 2023 Class of AWHONN Fellows

Urmeka Jefferson, PhD, RN, was selected by the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses in recognition of her contributions to the health of women and newborn babies

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COVID-19

What Should We Keep Doing to Stay Safe as COVID-19 Wanes?

As COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions relax, what pandemic-era safety measures we should keep taking?

Hong Wu, MD, and Ricardo Fontes, MD, at RUSH University Medical Center.
Spine & Back

Multidisciplinary Care at the Rush Spine Center With Hong Wu, MD, and Ricardo Fontes, MD

Hong Wu, MD, and Ricardo Fontes, MD, discuss how clinicians in the Rush Spine Center take an integrated, multidisciplinary approach with the assessment and management of spine problems.

RUSH Convenient Care in North Aurora

RUSH Convenient Care Opens in North Aurora

Urgent care provides treatment for minor illness, injury and more

Jody Weimer
Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

Phlebotomist Celebrates 50 Years of Service to RUSH Copley

First employee to reach this milestone plans to continue working

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Heart Health

How to Cut Back on Sodium

RUSH cardiologist shares tips for steering clear of salt

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Waterford Place

Acupuncture Can Help Patients During Cancer Treatment

Therapy helps activate the body’s ability to heal itself

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Public Health

Drug-Resistant Bacteria Prompts Eye Drop Recall

Ophthalmologist explains the bacteria that prompted the recall and why most people don’t need to be concerned

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Women’s Health

Menopause Myths and Misconceptions

Turn to your gynecologist to find safe, reliable relief from hot flashes and other symptoms

Respiratory Top Doctors
Lung Health

RUSH Respiratory Specialists Named ‘Top Doctors’

Chicago magazine list includes pulmonology, allergy and immunology specialists