Rush Stories
RUSH People
Rush President and CEO to Retire from Role in June 2027
Dr. Omar Lateef to continue to serve while assisting the Board in transition
RUSH People
Modern Healthcare Again Lists Rush CEO Among Most Influential
Work to address health disparities, improve life expectancy acknowledged in national honor
Virtual Care
Chief Medical Officer Honored for Digital Health Leadership
The recognition notes the creation of a unified virtual platform, updated mobile app for patients
RUSH People
Laura Zimmermann, MD, MS, Named Chief of General Internal Medicine
Zimmermann will provide leadership for faculty and staff across all General Internal Medicine locations at RUSH
RUSH People
Sheila Dugan, MD, Named Chair of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Dugan has been interim chair of PM&R since 2019
Community
Rukiya Curvey Johnson Named VP of Community Health Equity and Engagement
Leading efforts to dismantle barriers to longer, healthier lives in communities RUSH serves
Dr. Omar Lateef to Serve as President and CEO for RUSH
Dr. Ranga Krishnan to serve as senior advisor