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Bones and Joints

‘I Can Do the Things I Want Without Restrictions. I’m the Result of Dr. Nho’s Work.’

Former pro soccer player’s gift keeps the ball rolling on leading-edge joint preservation research
Mike Newman
Patient Stories

Diane’s Story

Excellent results from multiple surgeries motivate Wisconsin resident to drive hours for treatment
Diane tills the soil in her garden
Patient Stories

Donna’s Story

Electrophysiologist Edward Lipman helps find the solution for Afib that was right for her
Donna Hensel and her husband
Patient Stories

Barb’s Story: Therapy for Lymphedema

When painful lymphedema limited Barb’s range of motion, occupational therapist Joan Boska gave her hope
Barb Schumacher and Joan Boska
Cancer

Bequest to RUSH Will Support Cardiovascular and Breast Cancer Research

Decades of care at Rush University Medical Center led one woman to leave a $100,000 bequest in honor of her family.
Frances Pass
Patient Stories

Nancy's Story: A Lifesaving Liver Transplant

A mother saved by a liver transplant helps others through organ donation
nancy-gardner-feature
Ear, Nose & Throat

Lou Orzech’s Story

How a cochlear implant helped Lou hear the world again
Lou Orzech
Heart Health

Connor's Story

When Connor had a stroke at age 30, RUSH cardiology helped him get back to the activities he loves
Connor from Colorado
Heart Health

James' Story

How quick reactions and a team approach to cardiac care saved James King's life
James King with wife
Patient Stories

Nancy's Story: Coming Down With COVID-19

‘Who knows where we would have been if we hadn’t gotten vaccinated’
Nancy's Story