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University

Very Well: Student Group Promotes Wellness

Leaders of the RUSH University Student Wellness Association talk about the organization, the importance of wellness and some of their favorite stress-reduction tools

Ear, Nose & Throat

Lindsay’s Story: African Primate Rehab Specialist Gets Rush Care for Rare Conditions

Lindsay's medical mystery almost ended her dream of working with primates in Africa — until she came to Rush

Alan Landay, PhD
COVID-19

RUSH Researchers Featured in New 'Virus Hunt'

Series showcases efforts to 'stop the next problematic virus in its tracks'

Kalipada Pahan, PhD
Brain Health & Conditions

Encouraging Findings for Batten Disease Drug

Medication may limit progression of devastating neurodegenerative disease

Dawn D'Orazio
Community

Passionate About Volunteering

Dawn D’Orazio joined RUSH Copley’s Patient and Family Advisory Council to help make patient care better

healthy foods
Brain Health & Conditions

Healthier Diet Can Slow Brain Aging

Followers of MIND, Mediterranean diets had fewer Alzheimer’s markers

Laura Zimmerman
RUSH People

Laura Zimmermann, MD, MS, Named Chief of General Internal Medicine

Zimmermann will provide leadership for faculty and staff across all General Internal Medicine locations at RUSH

Reiki, a form of integrative medicine
Cancer

Using Integrative Medicine To Treat the Whole Patient

Traditional medicine combines with mind-body approaches to help patients heal

Janet smiles in front of a neutral background.
Sleep Health

Janet’s Story: Inspire Implant Gets Apnea Patient Back to Sleep

Janet's sleep apnea kept her from getting the rest she needed until her RUSH physician performed a simple procedure

Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building at RUSH
Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

RUSH Again Ranked Among World's Best Hospitals

Newsweek ranks RUSH University Medical Center 18th in U.S. and 54th in world