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Public Health

A Lifelong Path Toward Health Equity

David Ansell, MD, MPH, learned about injustices in the world at an early age. As a doctor, he found a way to help the disadvantaged.
David Ansell
Public Health

Getting to the Root of Health Inequities

Q&A With David Ansell, MD, MPH, Senior Vice President for Community Health Equity, Rush University Medical Center; Associate Provost for Community Affairs and Michael E. Kelly, MD, Presidential Professor, Rush University, and Honorary Chair for the 12th Annual Rush Associates Board Casino Night.
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Pregnancy & Childbirth

Study Seeks to Reduce Barriers to Breastfeeding Premature Babies

Aloka Patel, MD, is part of a team leading a controlled trial to test effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of intervention to increase breastfeeding in premature infants.
Aloka Patel

Grant to Provide Support to Minority and Low-Income Breast Cancer Patients

Susan G. Komen® Chicago recently awarded nearly $50,000 to Waterford Place Cancer Resource Center
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Community

Uniéndose para tomar medidas contra el racismo sistémico

Una carta de 36 hospitales y centros de salud que se comprometen a trabajar para mejorar la equidad en salud en toda la ciudad, centrándose en los vecindarios vulnerables de Chicago
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Community

Chicago Health Care Organizations Band Together To Take Action on Systemic Racism

36 hospitals, health centers pledge to work to improve health equity across the city, focusing on vulnerable neighborhoods
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Community

Coming Together to Take Action on Systemic Racism

Racism is a public health crisis
Juneteenth Voices Story
LGBTQ+

Rush Leaders Underscore Commitment to LGBTQ+ Health and Equality

Rush is proud to stand with our LGBTQ+ patients, employees, students, faculty and community members alike
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Community

Ensuring the Most Vulnerable Don’t Get Overlooked

West Side neighborhoods include some who are at the greatest risk for COVID-19, and Rush is committed to making sure these communities don't fall through the cracks during this health crisis
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Community

Helping Our Most Vulnerable Neighbors

Rush Medical College students partner with homeless services provider Franciscan Outreach to offer COVID-19 screening and support
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