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Cancer

Making a Splash Through Advocacy for Cancer Patients

Over more than four decades, Patty Piasecki, NP, has played a critical role at RUSH — supporting leading-edge cancer research and care
Patty Piasecki, NP, stands ready at Ohio Street Beach for the 2023 Swim Across America Chicago Open Water Swim in Lake Michigan, benefitting the RUSH Cancer Center.
University

Princess L.J. Currence Named University Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer

The nationally recognized thought leader will facilitate understanding and lead strategies toward a more diverse, inclusive culture
Princess L. J. Currence, DSW, MSW
Community

Mission Trip to Honduras Provides Lessons for Rush Copley Residents

Without X-rays or medical equipment, physicians rely on their senses to treat patients
Honduras girl hugs Dr. Bolanos
Healthy Aging & Caregiving

Older Adults Face Extra Hazards in the Heat

Mobility, medical conditions and medications raise heatstroke risk
Older man drinks water
Research

Enduring Trials, Achieving Greatness and Bridging Gaps

For Golden Lamp Society scholarship recipient Charlene Gamboa, PhD ’21, being a trailblazer has come with big challenges — and rewards
Charlene Gamboa, PhD
Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

RUSH Copley Opens 20-Bed Observation Unit

New unit enhances patient care
New observation unit opens at RUSH Copley
Research

The Lasting Impact of ICU Stays During COVID-19 Pandemic

RUSH study looks at how an ICU impacts family dynamics and mental health
RUSH nurse checking on a patient in a hospital bed during COVID

Bringing Heart Health Home on Chicago’s West Side

RUSH announces new collaboration to reduce the life expectancy gap for West Side residents.
an aerial view of the RUSH campus with the south and west sides of chicago visible in the background
University

Charlotte Brasic Royeen, PhD, to Retire as Dean of College of Health Sciences

A driving force in CHS’ successes, Royeen will retire at the end of 2023
Charlotte Brasic Royeen, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, FASAHP, FNAP
Brain Health & Conditions

Getting LOUD To Preserve Their Voices

Talking, telling jokes helps people with Parkinson’s keep their voices strong
Participants in the LOUD Crowd program exercise their voices.