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Julia Bassett on Food Distributions Through RUSH

There is only one grocery store for over 17,000 Garfield Park residents. Watch how Julia Bassett and her team are working to fill the gap so people can live healthier lives

Food pantry
Community

Bethel Daily Bread Opens in Austin

Amazon-funded community health hub addresses immediate and long-term needs

White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health
Office of Community Health Equity and Engagement News

Rush Joins White House Conference on Hunger

Experts from Rush shared strategies to address social determinants of health

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

Rush News Article
Office of Community Health Equity and Engagement News

A Season of Thanksgiving

Darlene Hightower, vice president, community health equity, announces a new web series focused on leaders in the community

Patient and provider at church health event
Health Equity

Rush, UChicago Forming Health Equity Research Network

$20M grant awarded by NIH to address chronic diseases related to unequal access

People walking at Garfield Park
Health Equity

Foundation Highlights Rush’s Antiracism Efforts

Employees inspired solutions to support staff and neighbors

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