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Mental Health Help for Kids, Teens and Families

Rush’s Adolescent Family Center (AFC) and School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) offer health care to West Side youth
Rush social worker at a school-based health center event
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How a Boston African Slave Helped Fight a Smallpox Epidemic

Learn how the actions of an African slave paved the way for the use of vaccines
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COVID-19 Testing FAQs for Community Members

Answers to common questions to help you figure out what’s true about COVID-19 and what’s not, especially when it comes to testing
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Board-Ups and Other Crisis Support for Small Businesses

In the aftermath of riots from the outrage of George Floyd's murder, the City of Chicago offers support to affected small businesses
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Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Team Goes Virtual

With in-person programs unavailable during COVID-19, Rush's Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Team devised virtual options to keep older adults connected.
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Rush Social Work Helpline Offers COVID-19 Support

The Rush Social Work Helpline offers a place for callers to go to find resources and much needed mental health support related to COVID-19
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Rush Volunteering in Times of COVID-19

Learn about volunteer events employees of Rush University Medical Center and Rush Oak Park participated in to support our West Side community during COVID-19
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Rush Leaders: Racism, Health & Rush’s Commitment to Equality

Senior leaders from Rush University System for Health make a statement about the impact of George Floyd's death on the Rush community and those we serve
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