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Dr. David Gonzalez speaks with a patient
Brain Health & Conditions

Creating Social Connections

David A. González, PhD, ABPP, examines the effects of loneliness on motor and nonmotor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

Katie and Brian McCormack stand together next to a sign for the Katie and Brian McCormack Diagnostic Imaging Center at RUSH.
Research

Driving Scientific Discovery with Advanced Imaging Technology

Gift from Rush Trustee Brian McCormack and his wife, Katie, funds new Imaging Center

Meditating woman
Waterford Place

Resolve to Be Resilient

Discover tools and techniques to help navigate difficult situations

Dr. Deborah Hall
Brain Health & Conditions

Finding the Right Genes

Thanks to research breakthroughs related to genetics, we are beginning to understand the biological reasons why the symptoms and progression of Parkinson's disease vary in each person.

RUSH College of Nursing students participate in simulation learning programs.
University

Rush Expands Simulation Learning Programs With $2 Million Commitment From The Grainger Foundation

Grant supports College of Nursing's goals to prepare more nurses through the Generalist Entry Master's program

Wafaa Tali stands in the middle of a hallway, windows on one side, doors and wall on the other.
University

Empowering Tomorrow’s Nursing Leaders

Scholarship supports first-generation student’s dream to increase health accessibility and equity for children

Damon Schultz takes advantage of everything Waterford Place offers
Waterford Place

Damon’s Story: Taking Advantage of Everything Waterford Place Offers

‘It helps to talk to others who are going through the same thing’

Steve Stark (left) smiles with his daughter and wife.
Brain Health & Conditions

Getting Back Into the Swing of Things

After a car accident led to the discovery of a brain tumor, Steve Stark underwent surgery at Rush — with excellent results

Stuart Levin, MD
University

Dr. Stuart Levin: Esteemed RUSH Leader and Mentor

Renowned diagnostician died Monday at age 88

Jori Fleisher, MD, MSCE, FAAN
Brain Health & Conditions

A Partner to Care Partners

Jori Fleisher, MD, receives federal grant to advance research launched by philanthropy to improve life for patients and their care partners