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Elizabeth Simkus

Empowering Patients to Make Positive Lifestyle Changes

Meet Elizabeth Simkus, a nurse practitioner in the Rush Prevention Center

Stephan Munich and R. Webster Crowley with CorPath robot
Brain Health & Conditions

Rush Becomes First in Chicago To Use Robotic System for Neurovascular Care

Rush University System for Health expands its complement of minimally invasive care with new vascular robotic technology

Carrie Ryan with her husband and two sons
Cancer

Carrie's Story

Ovarian cancer diagnosis coincided with birth of her son

Darlene Hightower at a health equity event
Community

Rush University System for Health Invests Millions in Health Equity

Groundbreaking strategy aims to reduce neighborhood life expectancy gaps

MedStem participant at a construction site
Community

Reimagining Careers in Health Care

Rush’s REACH program leads STEM education on Chicago’s West Side

Aerial view of the Rush tower
Community

Rush University Medical Center Leads the Way in Community Investing

Rush invests in West Side businesses, non-profit organizations and others often underserved by the financial services sector

Community

Rush Boot Camp Helps Pre-Med Students Achieve

Rush social worker at a school-based health center event
Office of Community Health Equity and Engagement News

Rush community health workers help West Side residents get and stay healthy

Community

New Women’s Substance Abuse Recovery Home on Chicago’s West Side

Circle Urban Ministries builds the St. Josephine Bakhita Recovery Home with support from Rush University Medical Center’s impact investments

Community

West Side United Gives Community a Seat at the Table

Developed by Rush University Medical Center, the organization now serves the unique needs of Chicago's West Side