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Patient Stories

Terri’s Story: Finding an Exercise Class and Much More

In Rush Copley’s Movement Disorders Program, Terri Keckler found the physical activity she needed — and friendships, too
Terri Keckler playing pickleball
Cancer

The Harold B. Smith Foundation Makes Transformational Gift to Establish Leading Cancer Research Center at Rush

Helping to revolutionize cancer research and treatment, the Harold B. Smith Family Cancer Research Center will enable Rush to triple its clinical trial capacity
Harold B. Smith
Waterford Place

Bela’s Story: Waterford Place Gave Me Hope and a Second Life

Diagnosed with colon cancer, Bela Shah found holistic therapies as necessary as medical treatment
Bela Shah, participant at Waterford Place
Waterford Place

Edith’s Story: Something Positive Can Come from Every Experience

Edith Bante says, “You can go through a hard time and come out the other end”
Edith Bante and husband
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
Group of people cutting a green ribbon at a grand opening event, surrounded by green and white balloon columns.
University

Investing in Faculty Excellence

Rush University celebrates five recent endowed faculty appointments and three endowed faculty scholar positions established and made possible by philanthropy
Standing, fom left to right: Dirk Gillespie, PhD; Fotios Asimakopoulos, MB BChir PhD (Cantab); Julie Anne Hoff, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN; Carlos F. Bechara, MD, DFSVS; and Augusto Miravalle, MD.
Mental & Behavioral Health

From Surviving to Thriving 

Tom’s Journey to the Road Home 
A man wearing mlitary gear and wearing sunglasses stands near a a military vehicle.
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
People serving themselves food from large containers on a table with plates, utensils, and packaged items.
Mental & Behavioral Health

Speaking Candidly About PTSD

Road Home Program gives Fitha Dahana-Ellis and her husband tools to cope with the trauma that can affect veterans, service members and caregivers
Fitha Dahana-Ellis stands on the beach with her husband and two children, who are running in the sand.
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
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.