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Arka Mallela, MD
Brain Health & Conditions

Precision Surgery for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy and Complex Brain Tumors at Rush With Arka Mallela, MD

Arka Mallela, MD, is an epilepsy neurosurgeon at Rush. He leads the epilepsy surgery and brain mapping practices where he evaluates and treats patients with drug-resistant epilepsy and brain t...

Fitha Dahana-Ellis stands on the beach with her husband and two children, who are running in the sand.
Mental & Behavioral Health

Speaking Candidly About PTSD

Road Home Program gives Fitha Dahana-Ellis and her husband tools to cope with the trauma that can affect veterans, service members and caregivers

Two people standing close together in front of a rustic wooden cabin with a shingled roof, surrounded by a garden featuring white hydrangea flowers and greenery.
Cancer

A Lifesaving Diagnosis Inspires a Legacy Gift

Larry and Kathy Hymson chose to pay it forward by making a gift that will provide comprehensive care to economically marginalized patients in Chicago and beyond

Woman getting CT scan
Cancer

Pink and Pearl Pairs Breast and Lung Cancer Screening

Campaign aims to catch lung cancer earlier in women

From left to right: Monica Weber, MSHM, R.T.; Ajla Comes, BSIT, R.T.; Katie Kean, RN, BSN, OCN; and Lisa Stempel, MD.
Cancer

Bringing Free Mammograms to the Local Community

RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center teamed up with Siemens Healthineers and local partners to offer free digital screening mammograms for women 40 and older on Chicago鈥檚 West Side

Headshot of Pete Batra, MD
University

Pete Batra, MD, Appointed Dean of Rush Medical College

Batra will oversee the medical school鈥檚 educational programs, foster a strong research environment and coordinate integration across the Rush system to ensure high-quality clinical training

Healthy sangria
Food & Nutrition

Pomegranate Sangria

Celebrate the flavors of autumn with this vibrant and refreshing pomegranate sangria

Aliza Goldberg, Rikki Mondo and Jessi Heymann
Patient Stories

Motherhood, Friendship and Finding Strength Together

How three young moms supported one another through breast cancer

Keith Hood, MD, with patient
Healthy Living

Misconceptions About Cosmetic Procedures

Keith Hood, MD, clears up myths about cosmetic procedures and discusses how they can transform a person鈥檚 well-being.

Dr. Paul Casey
Virtual Care

Chief Medical Officer Honored for Digital Health Leadership

The recognition notes the creation of a unified virtual platform, updated mobile app for patients