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Joy Sobocinski
Women’s Health

Joy's Story: Robotics Aids Breast Reconstruction

Robot-assisted DIEP flap surgery can mean less pain, quicker recovery

Women in Afib
Heart Health

Research Flips the Script on Women and AFib

Study finds women are actually more likely than men to have the heart condition

Melania
Women’s Health

Melania's Story: 'Life-Changing' RFA for Thyroid Nodule

How radiofrequency ablation helped Melania Nunez get her confidence back

Omar Ramos, program development and operations manager at Waterford Place, got a pink strand in his hair to help raise funds for Waterford Place and awareness of breast cancer.
Waterford Place

‘Pretty in Pink’ Raises Awareness and Funds

A fundraiser in support of breast cancer awareness benefits Waterford Place Cancer Resource Center

Women’s Health

Women's Digestive Health

Learn more from Stephanie Kalant, DO, about why women shouldn’t feel uncomfortable talking about their digestive health.

The U.S. Supreme Court Building
Women’s Health

Rush’s Commitment to Comprehensive Reproductive Health Care

Rush University Medical Center will continue to legally provide abortion care following Supreme Court ruling

Breast pillows
Women’s Health

Breast Pillows Bring Comfort to Surgery Patients

Cancer survivors make pillows as a way to give back

Stressed woman
Heart Health

Stress Poses Heart Health Dangers For Women

Don't ignore the symptoms, including fatigue, weight gain

Heart Health

Women and Heart Disease

Cardiologist Rupa Sanghani, MD, describes the unique effects of heart disease on women

Women’s Health

Why Preventive Health Care Is Important

Paige King, MD, obstetrician and gynecologist with Rush Copley Medical Group, addresses the importance of preventive care