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Waterford Place

Cheryl’s Story: Leaning on Community for Support

How Cheryl found the right place for compassion and healing

Black-and-whie portraits featuring (left) Florence D. and William J. Hagenah Sr.
University

Endowed Scholarship Supports Tomorrow’s Nursing Leaders

More than five decades after the Florence D. Hagenah Endowed Nursing Scholarship was established, her grandchildren continue to invest in future Rush nurses

Dr. Fessler in surgical scrubs with a face mask around the neck, standing in a clinical setting with medical equipment and a monitor in the background.
Brain Health & Conditions

Making the ‘Impossible’ Possible Through Dedication to Discovery

Trailblazing Rush neurosurgeon Richard Fessler, MD, PhD, helps patients achieve their healthiest lives, inspires students

Bill Carlson at Waterford Place
Cancer

Bill’s Story: Resilient by Nature

After 24 years and three cancer diagnoses, Bill Carlson faces each day with hope and gratitude

A medical professional guides someone through a medical process.
Cancer

Bringing High-Quality Cancer Care to Every Community

A holistic approach to cancer care at RUSH MD Anderson

Deanna Bush, Waterford Place participant
Waterford Place

Deanna’s Story: Finding My Happy Place

Waterford Place helps Deanna Bush find peace in her daily life

Rich Stearns sailing on open water.
Cancer

Racing for Awareness

Following a prostate cancer diagnosis, Rich Stearns sails to raise funds to support Rush

A nurse talks to a patient.
Cancer

Investing in Our Nursing Workforce

Continuing education programs ensure Rush oncology nurses are well prepared to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care

Angelica reads in the library at Waterford Place
Waterford Place

Angelica’s Story: Finding a Village of Support

At Waterford Place Cancer Resource Center, Angelica Hernandez Nunez knows she is not alone

Someone in a gown and mask stands at a machine.
Cancer

Envisioning a Brighter Future for Cancer Care

RUSH MD Anderson researchers lead investigations into the immune system’s untapped, curative potential