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Health Equity

Legacy of Harrison I. Steans Lives on Through $5M Gift to Rush to Improve Equity

Three families honor the prominent figure in Chicago’s banking industry with a major gift to the RUSH BMO Institute for Health Equity
Harrison Steans
Health Equity

CVS Health and RUSH Collaborate to Increase Health Care Access for Chicago-Area Medicare Patients

Agreement establishes new Accountable Care collaboration that emphasizes health equity, coordinated care and improved access
RUSH University Medical Center
Health Equity

TIME: RUSH Health Equity Efforts a 'Blueprint' for Hospitals

TIME special edition cites RUSH community work as 'a great example'
TIME magazine: The Future of Medicine
Health Equity

$51 Million NIH Grant Will Help RUSH and Partners Improve Health Equity

Funding continues support for the Institute for Translational Medicine, co-led by RUSH and the University of Chicago
Four people standing in front of a backdrop wth the ITM logo
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

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