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RUSH Visits White House to Commemorate Gun Violence Legislation

Passage of Bipartisan Safer Communities Act is a 'step in the right direction' for reducing gun violence
RUSH attends White House event
Research

Esprit de Corps: Former French Language Student, Now a Speech Therapist, Explores Ways to Support Underserved Communities

Speech-language pathologist and researcher Anne Hoffmann, PhD, takes a creative approach to reaching children in marginalized communities who need communication and literacy support
Anne Hoffmann, PhD
Health Equity

RUSH Expands School-based Health Care to South Side

Teens in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood can access health services in their school
Student speaks at microphone
Health Equity

RUSH Supports IHA Health Equity Action Day

David Ansell, MD, MPH, to co-host virtual Illinois Hospital Association event on May 13
IHA logo
Health Equity

First Health Equity Research Scholars Chosen

Three Rush University faculty members were selected as award recipients through the inaugural RBIHE Health Equity Research Scholars Program
Exterior view of Rush Tower building
Health Equity

Physician Residency Program Targets Health Inequity

Rush University, Esperanza launch Family Medicine program serving West, Southwest sides
Rush University Building
Community

Rush Brings COVID-19 Vaccine to Areas in Need

Daily special clinics help share information and protection from the virus
Community vaccine efforts
Health Equity

Rush Helps Bring Food to Neighbors of Closed Grocer

Staff jumps in to support West Garfield Park residents
People hand out fresh food
Health Equity

Rush and Community Partners Fight Food Insecurity in West Garfield Park After Store Closes

The closing of a supermarket in West Garfield Park prompts concern and discussion about food insecurity
Community leaders speak to the media about food insecurity on Chicago's West Side
Health Equity

Foundation Highlights Rush’s Antiracism Efforts

Employees inspired solutions to support staff and neighbors
People walking at Garfield Park