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John Rich, Director of the Rush BMO Institute for Health Equity
Health Equity

John Rich, MD, Named One of Top Diversity Leaders

John Rich recognized in Modern Healthcare’s Diversity Leaders

Exterior of the Fimore Linen Service building
Health Equity

Rush Signs on as First Partner for Local Laundry Service

Partnership with Fillmore Linen Service brings anchor mission to life

Ribbon cutting ceremony for the emergency department food pantry
Health Equity

Healing Through Food Access

Rush University Medical Center opens a food pantry located in the emergency department

People smiling around a table in an office setting
Community

What You Don’t Know About Social Workers in Health Care

Rush social workers break down how they help patients, familes, and communities heal

Dishes from 5 Rabanitos Restaurant
Community

Five Anchor Mission Restaurants to Try

Consider visiting an Anchor Mission restaurant

Health Equity

Julia Bassett on Food Distributions Through RUSH

There is only one grocery store for over 17,000 Garfield Park residents. Watch how Julia Bassett and her team are working to fill the gap so people can live healthier lives

Honduras girl hugs Dr. Bolanos
Community

Mission Trip to Honduras Provides Lessons for Rush Copley Residents

Without X-rays or medical equipment, physicians rely on their senses to treat patients

Charlene Gamboa, PhD
Research

Enduring Trials, Achieving Greatness and Bridging Gaps

For Golden Lamp Society scholarship recipient Charlene Gamboa, PhD ’21, being a trailblazer has come with big challenges — and rewards

Teacher Nancy Jansen shows Omar Ramos some of the port pillows her students made.
Waterford Place

Students Sew Port Pillows for Patients

Project allows students to ‘do something for someone else’

RUSH social worker joins student and principal at anti-violence event
Health Equity

Sen. Durbin Highlights Success of HEAL Program

RUSH supports community-focused anti-violence efforts