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Rush University Faculty Member Presents at Puerto Rican/Latinx Health Summit

Lisa Sanchez-Johnsen, PhD, speaks about her research around Puerto Rican-Centered Obesity during event
Rush University Faculty Member Presents at Puerto Rican/Latinx Health Summit
Community

A Message of Hope for the Future

A statement from Rush’s Racial Justice Action Committee following the Minneapolis verdict
Rush News Article
COVID-19

Austin Vaccine Clinic Brings Rush Health Equity to Life

A Rush faculty member and retired veteran shares her volunteer experience at the clinic
Tanya Friese with Cassondra Jackson_Feature
COVID-19

Rush Brings COVID-19 Vaccine to Austin Neighborhood

Special city-backed effort will inoculate 3,600 residents
A woman receives the COVID-19 vaccine
Community

The Ultimate Vaccine

The MAAFA Redemption Project executive director calls for new health care approach for communities of color
Marshall Hatch Jr., executive director of Maafa Redemption Project
Community

Rush Stands Against Anti-Asian Violence

Speaking out against the increased violence and discrimination faced by people of Asian descent during the pandemic
RJAC Statement
Community

Giving Tuesday Feeds More Than 1,000 People

Donations to One Box, One Community delivered nutritious food to families in need during the holidays
One Box Recap 2021
COVID-19

Rush Vaccinates Faith Leaders to Help Increase Confidence in Vaccine Safety

Rush University Medical Center partnered with area faith leaders, community partners and the Chicago Department of Public Health
Rush University Medical Center will partner with area faith leaders, community partners and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) to help foster confidence in the vaccination, with a special vaccination event.
Community

Waterford Place Participants Benefit from Food Drive

Ten families receive holiday meals from Prisco Family Market
Prisco food drive
Community

Girl Scouts Deliver Cookies to Rush Frontline Staff

Scouts brought boxes to all three Rush system hospitals
Girl Scouts with Rush leaders