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Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

RUSH Hospitals Again Tops in Patient Safety

All three hospitals continue streak of ‘A’ grades from the Leapfrog Group

A brightly-colored petri dish with cell cultures

Department of Internal Medicine Climbs in NIH Rankings

Now 59th in NIH funding among departments nationwide

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COVID-19

When to Get a COVID-19 Booster

Now or later? Advice on timing your booster, whether you've had COVID-19 or not

Art therapy for veterans
Mental & Behavioral Health

'The Healing Powers of Art'

Art therapy gives veterans a creative outlet for expressing emotions, coping with PTSD

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