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Children’s Health

The Dog Can See You Now at RUSH

Tyra, Chicago’s first facility dog at a children’s hospital, helps kids cope with hospitalization

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Virtual Care

Quiz: Virtual Care or the ER?

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Skin

A Healthy Skin Care Regimen for Cancer Patients

Oncology-focused esthetician Geralyn O’Brien on caring for skin during cancer treatment

Paramedics with a patient leaving an ambulance

Program Starts Telestroke Care on Way to Hospital

RUSH pilot measuring how virtual evaluation during ambulance ride improves treatment

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Children’s Health

Infant Formula Shortage: What You Need to Know

RUSH specialists help parents navigate the nationwide formula shortage

AAPI
Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Sharing stories of two Rush Medical College alumni who contributed to medical history

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Exercise & Fitness

Are You Overexercising?

Why you should work rest into your workout routine

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University

Meet Ben Lee, Rush University Student Senate Wellness Chair

The rising second-year medical student acts as a liaison to identify and address issues that impact student wellness

Dr. Omar B. Lateef

Dr. Omar Lateef to Serve as President and CEO for RUSH

Dr. Ranga Krishnan to serve as senior advisor

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Research

RUSH Scientist Helps NASA Keep Germs Here on Earth

Technology used to detect COVID-19 can also reveal microorganisms on spacecraft surfaces