Stories with tag: "Health Equity"
Community
$5 Million Oprah Winfrey Grant Accelerates Rush, Chicago COVID-19 Prevention Efforts on West, South Sides
This donation will accelerate efforts to decrease COVID-19 death rates in Chicago’s Black and Latinx communities
Community
COVID-19 Hits Disabled Community Harder but May Provide New Opportunities for Inclusiveness
Short- and long-term changes in policies and practices could result in a world that is more inclusive and accessible for everyone
Community
Rush Health Equity Expertise Prepares Homeless, A Safe Haven for COVID Response
A coalition sets up a Covid-19 isolation unit for the homeless
Community
Investing With Impact
Rush and other West Side United partners have invested a combined $7.7 million in West Side neighborhoods
Community
The Hatchery
Rush is among many donors and investors that provided support for the Hatchery, a food business incubator on Chicago's West Side
Community
Total Health Collaborative
Rush is partnering with other health care and education providers, the faith community, business, government and community residents to improve the health and economic vitality of Chicago's West Side
Community
Rush's Commitment to Health Equity
Building health equity at Rush means ensuring that the communities we serve have the resources and tools they need for residents to live full and healthy lives
LGBTQ+
Being Seen
Gender-affirming care, a new model of health care, is necessary for the trans and gender-diverse population
Heart Health
South Asian-Americans at Higher Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke
Poor diet habits, lack of exercise contribute to higher risk for South Asians
LGBTQ+
Understanding Gender
Answers to common questions about gender identity, and how to be an ally