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Heart Health

What Is Lipoprotein(a)?

One in five Americans has an elevated level of lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), which can lead to blood clots and stroke

Children’s Health

About Rush University Children's Hospital

Learn more about its family-centered approach to patient care

Patient Stories

Craig's Story

Meet Craig Falkenthal, who had open-heart surgery at Rush more than five years ago

Patient Stories

Vince's Story

For years, Vince Podner struggled with a rare condition called hyperkalemic periodic paralysis

Community

The Rush Surplus Project

Every week, Rush sends surplus food from its central kitchen and cafeteria to a Chicago homeless shelter

Brain Health & Conditions

Parkinson's Disease Research at Rush

Christopher Goetz, Jeffrey Kordower, Jennifer Goldman and Deborah Hall discuss their Parkinson's disease research at Rush

Children’s Health

Preemie Picnic and NICU Graduate Reunion

Hundreds of former patients, family members and caregivers gathered at Rush for the 42nd annual Preemie Picnic and NICU Graduate Reunion

Patient Stories

Brian's Story

Little boy, big anniversary

Community

Science and Math Excellence Network

The Science and Math Excellence (SAME) Network is designed to provide greater science and math educational opportunities to students in communities surrounding Rush

Patient Stories

Jackie's Story

Rush’s team approach to treating her breast cancer made all the difference for Jackie