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Channeling Marathon Miles Into Hope and New Solutions

From surgeons to students, Team Rush runners are taking on the Chicago Marathon to raise funds for the programs and patients closest to their hearts
Seven members of Team Rush stand in front of Buckingham Fountain
Women’s Health

Empowering Women Through Education and Shared Decision-Making

Nurse midwife Stephanie Miller helps patients feel informed and supported
Baby and mom snuggling
Children’s Health

First Weeks Crucial to Breastfeeding Success

Researchers uncover medical and practical reasons moms cut short their plans to breastfeed their newborn
Woman in hospital breastfeeding baby
Children’s Health

Measles: What You Need to Know

The vaccine provides long-term protection against the potentially severe, highly contagious virus
Woman with measles scratching arm
Healthy Living

6 Surprising Facts About STDs

If you have sex — or are planning to — you should read this
STD Facts
Brain Health & Conditions

Women and Stroke: Symptoms, Causes and Risks

Women often experience strokes differently than men — and age, race and ethnicity can affect their risks
Women and Stroke
Women’s Health

How Painful Is It to Get an IUD?

Expert shares what to expect when getting an IUD, and how you can prepare
IUD-feature
Women’s Health

Finally Breathing Free

For Heaven Shelton, weight loss surgery was a matter of life or breath.
Heaven Shelton, bariatric surgery patient who lost 100 pounds
Women’s Health

Expectant Mother Breathing Easy After Emergency Airway-Widening Procedure

At eight months pregnant, a new diagnosis and resulting emergency procedure changed Hannah Culver’s life — all in just 24 hours
Hannah Culver standing next to her husband, Matt, with their two children Kiera and Killian.
Women’s Health

Sexual Assault Survivors Get Help From Growing Nurse Program

Specially trained nurses at Rush are giving sexual assault survivors compassionate, high-quality care.
SANEs at RUSH posed for a photo