Stories with tag: "Health Equity"
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Community
Helping Our Most Vulnerable Neighbors
Rush Medical College students partner with homeless services provider Franciscan Outreach to offer COVID-19 screening and support