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Breast pillows
Women’s Health

Breast Pillows Bring Comfort to Surgery Patients

Cancer survivors make pillows as a way to give back

Text graphic - Rush Medical College 2022 Awards Ceremony
University

Rush Medical College Announces 2022 Award Recipients

Student honorees selected by faculty, staff and classmates were recognized at the annual Awards Ceremony and Commencement Banquet

COVID-and-Diabetes
COVID-19

Understanding the Link Between COVID-19 and Diabetes

RUSH investigates the connection between the two conditions on a global scale

Barb Schumacher and Joan Boska
Patient Stories

Barb’s Story: Therapy for Lymphedema

When painful lymphedema limited Barb’s range of motion, occupational therapist Joan Boska gave her hope

Mental & Behavioral Health

Preventing and Managing Chronic Conditions With Lifestyle Medicine

How you can use lifestyle changes, such as exercise and weight management, to keep yourself healthy

Nurses in the medical intensive care unit at Rush University Medical Center
Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

Beacon Awards Shine Across Rush System

Every intensive care unit across Rush University System for Health has received critical care’s highest honor

Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Health

Managing Atrial Fibrillation

Edward Lipman, MD, electrophysiologist with Rush Copley Cardiovascular, explains what atrial fibrillation is, why it needs to be managed and how it can be treated.

Stressed woman
Heart Health

Stress Poses Heart Health Dangers For Women

Don't ignore the symptoms, including fatigue, weight gain

A flowering tree with blue sky and the exterior of a Rush building visible behind
Research

New Funding Strengthens Planetary Health Education at Rush University

The President’s Collaborative Research Award winner will empower health professionals as leaders in planetary health - balancing the needs of humans and natural systems

Statins
Brain Health & Conditions

Statins a Potential New Avenue for Movement Disorders Research

Study finds people taking statins may have reduced risk of developing parkinsonism signs