Public Health
Patients With COVID-19 at Higher Risk of Kidney Injury
Rush researchers find that the protein suPAR may be the cuprit
Stories with tag: "Kidney Health"
Patient Stories
‘They Saved His Life’: Grateful Family Inspired to Help Others With Kidney Disease
Chatka and Tony Ruggiero made a gift toward research that has shown promise in finding earlier signs of kidney disease after their experience with treatment at Rush.
Sleep Health
Restless Legs, Sleepless Nights
Gastrointestinal Health
Stay hydrated to prevent kidney stones and other problems
Children’s Health
Little Boy Celebrates Big Anniversary
Three-year-old Brian Webb burst through the doors of Rush University Children’s Hospital’s pediatric dialysis unit, trailed by one of his five siblings and his father. “I’m here!” he announced before jumping into a treatment chair for a quick — and what has become routine — examination.
'Tiny' Sacrifice: Kidney Donation Leads to Lasting Friendship
Lisa Ballantine and Sebrenia Johnson are related through the marriage of their children. But it was the gift of a kidney that brought them closer together.
Patient Stories
Sean's Story: A 'Life-Changing' Kidney Donation
Meet Sean Hopkins, who donated a kidney to help his brother-in-law.
Patient Stories
A Winning Duo Reunite
In December 2019, Rachel Schultz and Nicole Gaborek met for the first time at Rush University Medical Center. Gaborek had just successfully donated her kidney to Schultz. Fast forward to February, when Schultz and Gaborek met once again, this time at the United Center.
