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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.
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Making the ‘Impossible’ Possible Through Dedication to Discovery

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

RUSH Copley recognized for stroke care
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Rush Copley Cited for Excellence in Stroke Care

Awards recognize treatments that save lives, reduce disability

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Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

Rush Among U.S. News’ Top Hospitals for Seventh Straight Year

Rush University Medical Center on 2026-2027 Best Hospitals Honor Roll

MIND diet healthy foods
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Study Shows Role of MIND Diet Intervention on Cognition

New study tests diet interventions, blood biomarkers for Alzheimer’s, and cognition

Man with headache holding head
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When Should You See a Doctor for a Headache?

Is your headache just a nuisance, or is it cause for concern?

Surviving Stroke
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Surviving a Stroke

A neurologist talks about treating and recognizing strokes

Excessive Napping Study
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Excessive Napping Linked to Higher Mortality Risk

Naps could signal underlying health conditions, according to study co-authored by Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center

Dr. Hall
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From Hypothesis to Human Impact

Deborah Hall, MD, PhD, shares reflections on research, education and her efforts to help as many patients as possible through science

Field family
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A Life Defined by Love, Not Diagnosis

Renée Field’s care at Rush helped her live fully with Parkinson’s disease, inspired her family’s lasting commitment to research and hope

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Should I Worry About Pituitary Tumors?

A pituitary tumor is often not cancerous, but it can still cause problems