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Five members of Team Rush at the Chicago Marathon
Giving

Team Rush Goes the Distance for Patients and Communities

26.2 miles down, $29,393 raised, 18 medals earned and countless reasons to celebrate

Laura exercises at Waterford Place
Cancer

Laura’s Story: A Light in Her Darkest Times

How Laura Cano found encouragement, care and a reminder that she wasn’t facing cancer alone

A patient lies back as she gets a heart CT scan.
Heart Health

What Does Your Heart Score Mean?

A heart score gives you important info about your heart artery health.

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Patient Stories

Rebuilding a Life After Cancer

How Molly Kinsella overcame breast cancer in her 30s

Students mingle at the Fall into Rush event

Discover the Many Student Groups at Rush University

Students connect with organization leaders and learn more about the many groups on campus

Live Health Chicago blood screening event with young man and female patient
Community

Raising Awareness and Lowering Blood Pressure

Rush is helping lead Live Healthy Chicago, which brings free blood pressure screenings to Chicago’s West and South Sides

A woman sits on a couch holding her knee in pain with green therapy weights in the background.
Bones and Joints

When Should You See a Physiatrist?

If you're having trouble moving and functioning on a daily basis, a physiatrist may be able to help.

A portrait of Rupa Sanghani, MD, in a white coat.
Heart Health

Rupa Sanghani, MD, Named Division Chief of Cardiology at Rush

Sanghani will also serve as co-director of the Heart and Vascular service line

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Community

Rush University System for Health and Endeavor Health Announce Plans to Merge

Combined system would include 12 hospitals and more than 400 care sites

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Heart Health

Facts and FAQs About High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure affects your health at every level.