Collaboration was a key component in the design of the Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building.
And nowhere is that more true than in the RUSH Brain Tumor Center, which is now seeing patients in the state-of-the-art building.
鈥淐ollaboration is truly a way of life at RUSH,鈥 says RUSH neurosurgeon . 鈥淎nd in the new building, I鈥檓 working shoulder to shoulder with my other colleagues that are taking care of the same patients.鈥
The building brings together specialists from neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, radiation oncology and neuroradiology, who meet weekly to discuss personalized treatment plans for each patient with brain cancer.
Dr. Mu帽oz says this allows the team to focus on a comprehensive approach to brain tumor care 鈥 including care that helps with quality of life.
鈥淭his approach to care is so important,鈥 he says. 鈥淲e can get immediate feedback from other members of the team, save patients from having to make multiple trips to see other specialists and all while providing individualized care.鈥
Dr. Mu帽oz adds that the close proximity of specialties and elevated features in the building only contributes to the 鈥減atient-centric culture at RUSH.鈥
鈥淧atients are truly at the forefront of what we do,鈥 he says. 鈥淎s clinicians, we take care of things that are challenging 鈥 that鈥檚 what we do best 鈥 and the new building only enhances that.鈥
For more information on the RUSH Brain Tumor Center, visit rush.edu/locations/rush-brain-tumor-center.
