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Respiratory care providers
Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

RUSH Again Honored With Dual APEX Awards

RUSH University Medical Center’s respiratory care team and RUSH University’s respiratory care program both recognized

Sreekumar Madassery, MD
Healthy Living

Innovative Treatment Helps Save Limbs, Lives

Complex procedures at RUSH can help patients avoid amputation

Marty
Patient Stories

Marty's Story: Thinking Outside the Box

An MRI required a little extra planning for Marty Lewis, who is hard of hearing

Ron Exford
Cancer

Ron's Story: Back in Action After Esophageal Cancer

Surgical tech knew he wanted to be treated at RUSH, where he works

Microscopic view of coronavirus
COVID-19

Antibody Properties in Plasma Can Predict COVID-19 Severity

Researchers across RUSH University found a correlation between inflammatory bulk IgG glycans and COVID-19 severity

Shelley Messer stands in front of a window in winter.
Skin

Shelley’s Story: Psoriasis Treatment Is More Than Skin-Deep

Shelley lived with severe psoriasis for her whole life until a RUSH physician listened, provided treatment and gave her hope

Stethoscope with ECG chart
Heart Health

5 Facts About Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)

Tips for recognizing, living with and preventing this potentially dangerous heart condition

Giving Tuesday Thank You from LaDawne Jenkins

Mark Spitz
Heart Health

Mark’s Story: Active Again After High-Risk Blockages in His Arteries

Complex, minimally invasive treatment at RUSH allows Indiana man to avoid open heart surgery — and get back on his bike again

Patient with Celalettin Ustun, MD
Cancer

A Second Transplant, A Second Chance at Life

Diagnosed with a rare cancer, Diana Termine offers thanks for her care at Rush