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Health Equity

Physician Residency Program Targets Health Inequity

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

Community vaccine efforts
Community

Rush Brings COVID-19 Vaccine to Areas in Need

Daily special clinics help share information and protection from the virus

People hand out fresh food
Health Equity

Rush Helps Bring Food to Neighbors of Closed Grocer

Staff jumps in to support West Garfield Park residents

Community leaders speak to the media about food insecurity on Chicago's West Side
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

People walking at Garfield Park
Health Equity

Foundation Highlights Rush’s Antiracism Efforts

Employees inspired solutions to support staff and neighbors

Summit panelists
Health Equity

Overcoming Obstacles to Equitable Primary Care

Digital summit opens Rush, Illinois Tech collaboration

Darlene Hightower at a health equity event
Community

Rush University System for Health Invests Millions in Health Equity

Groundbreaking strategy aims to reduce neighborhood life expectancy gaps

MedStem participant at a construction site
Community

Reimagining Careers in Health Care

Rush’s REACH program leads STEM education on Chicago’s West Side

Aerial view of the Rush tower
Community

Rush University Medical Center Leads the Way in Community Investing

Rush invests in West Side businesses, non-profit organizations and others often underserved by the financial services sector

Community

Rush Boot Camp Helps Pre-Med Students Achieve