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Katie and Brian McCormack stand together next to a sign for the Katie and Brian McCormack Diagnostic Imaging Center at RUSH.
Research

Driving Scientific Discovery with Advanced Imaging Technology

Gift from Rush Trustee Brian McCormack and his wife, Katie, funds new Imaging Center

Christine Deuchler at RUSH Copley Cancer Care Center
Cancer

Christine’s Story: ‘Five Minutes Can Change Your Life’

Patient discovers the importance of screenings — for herself and others

Patient Stories

A Long Road To Healing

Melissa Byrne's breast reconstruction didn't go as planned — until she got to RUSH.

Family returns home to NH
Patient Stories

A Visit To Remember

A couple’s weekend trip to Illinois turned into a month spent in the hospital

Lynn Stewart smiles alongside Santa Claus
Patient Stories

'A Second Chance at Life'

Second opinion at RUSH helped Lynn Stewart overcome advanced heart failure, return to the activities she enjoys

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Patient Stories

Wanda's Story: Mammogram Catches Rare Cancer

How Wanda Veld overcame an aggressive cancer after more than a decade of treatment

Aurora Lucas
Patient Stories

'Cancer Isn't Going To Stop Me From Pursuing My Dreams'

Diagnosed with lung cancer at age 28, Aurora Lucas now advocates for others with the disease

Landscaper Mike Taylor at work following knee replacement surgery
Patient Stories

Mike’s Story: Choosing Knee Replacement

‘Nonstop’ pain motivated landscaper Mike Taylor to choose joint replacement surgery

Sam and his cheer awards
Patient Stories

Sam’s Story: Getting an Athlete Back on Track

After successful surgery, Sam learned a valuable lesson

Marty
Patient Stories

Marty's Story: Thinking Outside the Box

An MRI required a little extra planning for Marty Lewis, who is hard of hearing