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Waterford Place

A Holiday Message

Waterford Place鈥檚 Omar Ramos shares his wish for you

A person in surgical scrubs stands in front of a large machine.
Cancer

'It Really Sets Us Apart'

Cell therapy program tests bold, innovative solutions for cancers and chronic diseases

Julie Anne Hoff, PhD, RN, FNAP, FAAN, provost and senior vice president of Rush University, talks to someone at an event.
University

Get to Know the Rush University Provost

A conversation with Julie Anne Hoff, PhD, RN, FNAP, FAAN, provost and senior vice president of Rush University, about returning to Rush as a proud College of Nursing alum and beginning a new c...

Krier family at Copleyshack golf outing
Pregnancy & Childbirth

The Kriers鈥� Story: Keeping Close Ties With the Rush Copley Community

After Dan and Amy鈥檚 experience at Rush Copley, they wanted to find a way to give back

Jeffrey Borgia, PhD, writes from the other side of a clear surface.
Cancer

The Evolution of Lung Cancer Detection and Care

Rush research helps people live longer, better lives after a lung cancer diagnosis

Frances Pastuszka and Kenny Lam stand along the Lake Michigan shore with the Chicago city skyline in the background.
University

Giving Back to the Program That Shaped Her

Positive educational experience inspires philanthropic gift supporting Rush鈥檚 nurse anesthetist program

Standing left to right are Brian Forsythe, MD; Asokumar Buvanendran, MD; David C. Reid, MD, FAAD; and Lee Jones, MD.
University

An 鈥楿nwavering Commitment鈥� to Advancing Equitable Health Care

Rush celebrates latest endowed faculty appointments, including new donor-supported chair

Katrina Martin and her son Rob participate in the 2023 Swim Across America 鈥� Chicago Open Water Swim, honoring her late husband, Dana, with their team sign.
Cancer

鈥楬ere, I Feel Powerful鈥�

Katrina Martin finds community and strength through annual swim that raises funds for cancer research and care

Cyrus and Mitzi Freidheim pose for a photo
Community

Investing in Rush鈥檚 Future

Trustee鈥檚 estate gift enables Rush to stay ahead, address gaps in care

A headshot on a blank background featuring Jeannifer W. Steans.
Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

Crain鈥檚 Honors Rush Trustee and Philanthropist

Jennifer W. Steans among 2025 Notable Leaders in Philanthropy