Rush Stories

Search Rush Stories
162 stories
Pictured from left to right are Robert S.D. Higgins, MD, MSHA; Meenakshi Jolly, MD, MSCP; Mary J. Fidler, MD; and Hannah J. Lundberg, PhD.
University

Deeply Invested in the Mission

Endowed appointments continue to honor, support the work of Rush University鈥檚 top faculty

A group of panelists talk at the Chicago Sports Summit.
Research

Supporting Orthopedic Research Through Sport

At the Chicago Sports Summit, attendees get a behind-the-scenes look at sports in the city while contributing to groundbreaking research at Rush

Rush University President Robert S.D. Higgins, MD, MSHA, takes part in a student onboarding fair.
University

Building on Our 鈥楨xtraordinary鈥 Traditions

A conversation with Rush University President Robert S.D. Higgins, MD, MSHA, about Rush鈥檚 defining characteristics, his vision for the future, and the importance of research and development

A photo of lily pads and a flower.
Health Equity

Promoting Healing, Inspiring Students

Partnership with local arts program leads to improvements in patient experience

Rob Ferrara stands with his family.
Brain Health & Conditions

Doing Right by the People He Loves Most

Veteran finds hope, healing after completing accelerated brain health program

Mary Haffner Holloway lifts her arms in celebration after participating in Swim Across America's Chicago Open Water Swim.
Cancer

A Lasting Legacy

Through Swim Across America, Mary Haffner Holloway keeps late brother鈥檚 spirit alive by participating in the event he loved 鈥 all while supporting cancer research at Rush

Cancer

Without Boundaries: The RUSH Campaign Aims to Improve Lives

Rush University System for Health is sharing its plan to eliminate the barriers in health care preventing many from living their best, healthiest lives.

From left to right: Kumar B. Rajan, PhD; Amina Ahmed, MD; John W. Burns, PhD; Kerstin Stenson, MD, FACS; and Monique Reed, PhD, MS, RN, FAAN.
University

Fueling Rush鈥檚 Future

Donor-supported endowments drive the work of Rush University faculty members in perpetuity

Happy Doctors' Day!

Every 鈥渢hank you鈥 note is a memory. Thank you, doctors everywhere, for giving us time to make more.

Waterford Place support group
Waterford Place

Providing Support for Family, Friends of Cancer Patients

Networking group helps caregivers see they鈥檙e not alone