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Henry Govekar, MD, talks to a patient
RUSH People

Henry Govekar, MD, Appointed Division Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery

Govekar will continue his work as a surgeon at Rush University Medical Center and Rush Oak Brook

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Gastrointestinal Health

Rush Earns National Recognition for Pancreatitis Care

Rush University Medical Center is one of four hospitals in Illinois to earn the distinction

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Patient Stories

From Surviving Cancer to Celebrating a Milestone

How Lorayne Wright overcame her diagnosis with strength and resilience — and help from her care team at Rush

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Brain Health & Conditions

Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore

If you experience any of these symptoms, get medical attention right away

Christopher Chapman, MD
Gastrointestinal Health

Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty: A Minimally Invasive Weight Loss Approach at Rush With Christopher Chapman, MD

Christopher Chapman, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Rush University Medical Center whose expertise is in interventional and bariatric endoscopy, with a focus on providing patients minimally in...

Salina Lee, MD
Cancer

High-Risk Colorectal Cancer Surveillance and the Use of GI Genius With Salina Lee, MD

In this episode, Salina Lee, MD, a gastroenterologist at RUSH University Medical Center, will discuss how the detection and removal of adenomas is key to helping gastroenterologists prevent pa...

Mario Castillo
Gastrointestinal Health

From ‘the Lowest of Lows’ to a Lifesaving Transplant

How a diagnosis as a teenager lead to Mario Castillo's liver transplant

Celia Martinez with Irving Waxman
Gastrointestinal Health

Celia's Story: A Solution to Painful Swallowing

After achalasia diagnosis, POEM procedure helps Celia get back to normal

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Cancer

Healing Artwork, Local Artists Showcased in the Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building

How the artwork in the new building promotes hope and healing

Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building at RUSH
Cancer

RUSH Introduces the Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building

Destination center for cancer, neuroscience and digestive disease care to open in February