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Test tubes for genetic research
Research

New Class of Genes That Cause Autism Found

Rush is part of the large-scale SPARK DNA research project behind new findings

Audrey Killarney-Peri
Children鈥檚 Health

RUSH Nurse Launches Car Seat Safety Program

Audrey Killarney Peri, RN, shares tips to help kids safely enjoy the ride

Kids Swimming
Children鈥檚 Health

Summer Safety Tips for Kids

How to keep children safe all summer long

Morgan family share memories with NICU staff
Children鈥檚 Health

Twins Return to RUSH after 25 Years

On 25th birthday, Morgan family makes a visit to the NICU

 FacilityDog_WebFeature
Children鈥檚 Health

The Dog Can See You Now at RUSH

Tyra, Chicago鈥檚 first facility dog at a children鈥檚 hospital, helps kids cope with hospitalization

Infant Formula
Children鈥檚 Health

Infant Formula Shortage: What You Need to Know

RUSH specialists help parents navigate the nationwide formula shortage

Liver and hepatitis
Children鈥檚 Health

Hepatitis and Adenovirus: What Parents Should Know

Physicians are investigating recent cases of liver inflammation in children

Treasure Map
Children鈥檚 Health

Helping Kids Navigate Surgery

Treasure map sets young patients on interactive journey to Recovery Island

A Rush physician plays Connect 4 with a Rush pediatric patient
Children鈥檚 Health

Pediatric Welcome Questionnaires Provide Key Connections

Rush pediatricians launch project to complete key screening in advance using MyChart and technology tools

Child getting COVID shot
COVID-19

鈥榃ait-and-See鈥� Approach to COVID Vaccine Can Be Risky

'Luck is not a good strategy with this virus,' pediatrician says