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Harrison Steans
Health Equity

Legacy of Harrison I. Steans Lives on Through $5M Gift to Rush to Improve Equity

Three families honor the prominent figure in Chicago’s banking industry with a major gift to the RUSH BMO Institute for Health Equity

Art Ray and Dr. Steven Gitelis, MD, pose for a photo.
Bones and Joints

Tackling the Challenges of Cancer

Former NFL player overcomes osteosarcoma with help from Rush care team

Cecilia Teitell
RUSH People

Making an Impact for Patients Today and in the Future

Retired nurse supports Rush through volunteer work and a generous bequest.

Giving Tuesday Thank You from LaDawne Jenkins

Dr. Lowell with her family
Healthy Aging & Caregiving

Grant-supported Program Expands to Empower More Caregivers

Caregivers of older adults benefit from program’s innovative approach

Sadia Haider, MD, MPH, smiling with colleagues at the White House
Women’s Health

Ensuring Access to Comprehensive Reproductive Health Care

Family Planning Fund covers patient expenses for medical procedures

Artist Johnny Felix (right) and Omar Ramos, Waterford Place program development and operations manager, hold the painting Felix created to honor people dealing with cancer.
Waterford Place

‘The Impossible Is Possible’

Encouraging people through his art, Johnny Felix creates a special painting for Waterford Place Cancer Resource Center

Paul Whitmer (right)
Mental & Behavioral Health

Paul’s Story

Army veteran’s life improves with accessible, evidence-based care offered by the Road Home Program

Eric Chessier
Mental & Behavioral Health

Coming Full Circle

Eric Chessier now champions the program that coached him through mental health challenges as an outreach coordinator

Two people shake hands inside RUSH's Road Home Program.
Mental & Behavioral Health

Barrier Breakers

For Road Home Program team members, removing obstacles veterans face to receiving care is personal