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TIME magazine: The Future of Medicine
Health Equity

TIME: RUSH Health Equity Efforts a 'Blueprint' for Hospitals

TIME special edition cites RUSH community work as 'a great example'

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Health Equity

$51 Million NIH Grant Will Help RUSH and Partners Improve Health Equity

Funding continues support for the Institute for Translational Medicine, co-led by RUSH and the University of Chicago

Anne Hoffmann, PhD
Research

Esprit de Corps: Former French Language Student, Now a Speech Therapist, Explores Ways to Support Underserved Communities

Speech-language pathologist and researcher Anne Hoffmann, PhD, takes a creative approach to reaching children in marginalized communities who need communication and literacy support

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Health Equity

First Health Equity Research Scholars Chosen

Three Rush University faculty members were selected as award recipients through the inaugural RBIHE Health Equity Research Scholars Program

Rush University Building
Health Equity

Physician Residency Program Targets Health Inequity

Rush University, Esperanza launch Family Medicine program serving West, Southwest sides

Community vaccine efforts
Community

Rush Brings COVID-19 Vaccine to Areas in Need

Daily special clinics help share information and protection from the virus

People hand out fresh food
Health Equity

Rush Helps Bring Food to Neighbors of Closed Grocer

Staff jumps in to support West Garfield Park residents

Community leaders speak to the media about food insecurity on Chicago's West Side
Health Equity

Rush and Community Partners Fight Food Insecurity in West Garfield Park After Store Closes

The closing of a supermarket in West Garfield Park prompts concern and discussion about food insecurity

People walking at Garfield Park
Health Equity

Foundation Highlights Rush鈥檚 Antiracism Efforts

Employees inspired solutions to support staff and neighbors

Summit panelists
Health Equity

Overcoming Obstacles to Equitable Primary Care

Digital summit opens Rush, Illinois Tech collaboration