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Heart Health

Facts and FAQs About High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure affects your health at every level.

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Spine & Back

What Is Degenerative Disc Disease?

A neurosurgeon at Rush explains this common cause of back pain and when it’s time to see a specialist

Madison Moore gives a thumbs up while in the hospital
University

Speech Language Pathology Student Overcomes Health Obstacles With Help From Family, Friends and Rush Community

Madison Moore received a diagnosis she never expected, and she’s grateful for the support of her community

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Cancer

Know Your Risk for Ovarian Cancer

What can raise your risk and how you can help lower it

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Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

Rush Again Ranked Among Country’s Top Five Hospitals for Quality of Care

For 14th straight year, Vizient’s data analysis ranks Rush University Medical Center among top 10 in U.S.

ARTS: neuroimaging measure of cerebral arteriosclerosis
Brain Health & Conditions

MIND Diet May Help Support Cognition Through Healthier Arteries

Rush researchers identify a vascular pathway linking diet to brain health

ENT specialist Kristal Brown, MD, with patient
Ear, Nose & Throat

When Should You See an ENT?

Ear pain, sinus pressure or a lingering sore throat? Learn when your primary care provider can help, when it's time to see an ENT specialist and which symptoms you shouldn't ignore.

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Virtual Care

An App Is Helping Patients Move to Better Health

Rush co-developed the Nuna app and was first to use it in patient care

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Cancer

From Firefighter to Survivor

A retired Chicago firefighter’s screening resulted in a kidney removal — and a passion for advocacy.

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Brain Health & Conditions

He Flew to Chicago for Work. Hours Later, He Had a Brain Tumor Diagnosis

Ned Barker from the U.K. was in town for a daylong conference, but a brain tumor delayed his return home.