Women's Health Articles and Patient Stories
Finally Breathing Free
For Heaven Shelton, weight loss surgery was a matter of life or breath.
Expectant Mother Breathing Easy After Emergency Airway-Widening Procedure
At eight months pregnant, a new diagnosis and resulting emergency procedure changed Hannah Culver’s life — all in just 24 hours
Raising Awareness of HIV Prevention Among Black Women
RUSH, Planned Parenthood of Illinois, others partner on study to increase understanding of HIV risk and preventive medications
Fueling Rush’s Future
Donor-supported endowments drive the work of Rush University faculty members in perpetuity
Women’s Heart Health Facts Differ From Men’s
Risks, symptoms and treatment needs are not the same
Incontinence Could Point to Future Disability
More frequent incontinence linked to higher chance of bigger health issues
Hotline Will Coordinate Complex Abortion Care
Illinois launches CARLA program with RUSH, UIC, other medical centers and Chicago Abortion Fund
Nurse Home Visits Help Moms and Newborns
Family Connects program aims to improve infant, maternal health
Chade’s Story: Educating Others About HELLP Syndrome
Preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome led to a scary few weeks for Chade and her baby. Awareness may help save lives
Menopause Care Enters a New Era
Gynecologists highlight new therapies and updated approaches to managing symptoms