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Sankofa Village Wellness Center
Health Equity

Sankofa Village Wellness Center Opens

Joint effort by Rush, Erie Family Health, Chicago YMCA and other organizations seeks to improve health for West Side residents

Man holding box of food on head
Health Equity

Rush Among First to Receive Health Care Equity Certification From Joint Commission

Recognizes organizations making health equity a 'strategic priority'

Dr. Omar Lateef
RUSH People

Modern Healthcare Again Lists Rush CEO Among Most Influential

Work to address health disparities, improve life expectancy acknowledged in national honor

Healthy Aging & Caregiving

Family Caregiver Program Awarded Funds for National Expansion

Funding support will bring Rush’s innovative model for supporting family caregivers to dozens more health care sites

Group of people cutting a green ribbon at a grand opening event, surrounded by green and white balloon columns.
Health Equity

Delivering Nutrition, Hope and Healing to Local Families

A gift from the Brennan family expands Food Is Medicine program to Rush Oak Park Hospital, reflecting ongoing commitment to support neighboring communities

People serving themselves food from large containers on a table with plates, utensils, and packaged items.
Mental & Behavioral Health

Building Connection and Hope

Together, Rush’s Road Home Program, Rush student volunteers and A Safe Haven Foundation help Chicago-area veterans build community, improve mental health and take steps toward stability

Two people standing close together in front of a rustic wooden cabin with a shingled roof, surrounded by a garden featuring white hydrangea flowers and greenery.
Cancer

A Lifesaving Diagnosis Inspires a Legacy Gift

Larry and Kathy Hymson chose to pay it forward by making a gift that will provide comprehensive care to economically marginalized patients in Chicago and beyond

A headshot on a blank background featuring Jeannifer W. Steans.
Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

Crain’s Honors Rush Trustee and Philanthropist

Jennifer W. Steans among 2025 Notable Leaders in Philanthropy

Dr. Amina Ahmed smiles while talking to another person.
Cancer

‘I Love What I Do’

A conversation with Amina Ahmed, MD, director of RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center

Margaret Bavis
Health Equity

A Commitment to Rush: From Past to Present

Margaret Bavis continues her parents’ legacy at Rush while finding her own path