Stories with tag: "Philanthropy"

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Giving

Investing in Rush’s Future

Trustee’s estate gift enables Rush to stay ahead, address gaps in care
Cyrus and Mitzi Freidheim pose for a photo
Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

Crain’s Honors Rush Trustee and Philanthropist

Jennifer W. Steans among 2025 Notable Leaders in Philanthropy
A headshot on a blank background featuring Jeannifer W. Steans.
Brain Health & Conditions

Honoring Christopher G. Goetz, MD

The force behind Rush’s powerhouse Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders program
Dr. Christopher Goetz
Cancer

‘I Love What I Do’

A conversation with Amina Ahmed, MD, director of RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center
Dr. Amina Ahmed smiles while talking to another person.
Brain Health & Conditions

Sherry’s Journey: Living Fully With Parkinson’s

How Sherry Koppel turned her Parkinson’s disease diagnosis into a mission — giving back, inspiring others and embracing each day
Sherry Koppel sits on a red chair
Bones and Joints

A Family’s Personal Commitment to Advance Orthopedic Care

$8.25 million gift marks largest donation ever to support orthopedic research at Rush
Walberts
Patient Stories

Wayne’s Story: Determined to Be the Best He Can Be

Wayne Janovsky challenges himself with exercise to slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease
Wayne keeps active on exercise bike
University

A Continued Investment in Rush’s Future

Rush University honors, supports the work of five more faculty members with endowed appointments
Pictured standing from left to right are Miral D. Jhaveri, MD, MBA; Angela M. Moss, PhD, APRN, FAAN; Barbara A. Swanson, PhD, RN, FAAN; Sharon D. Gates, DSW; and Steven K. Rothschild, MD.
Bones and Joints

Illuminating the Effects of Microplastics

Partnership with the Alliance for the Great Lakes illuminates the effects of plastic particles on our bodies and the environment
Deborah Hall looks into a microscope.
Brain Health & Conditions

$10 Million Gift to Advance Precision Medicine in Alzheimer’s

The Paul M. Angell Family Foundation’s transformational gift to the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center will enable researchers to explore new frontiers in brain health
Dr. Bennett and Dr. Wang