Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, offers an ongoing series of community events led by experts at Rush.Registration is requested for most events.

To register, please call the Rush physician referral service at: (888) 352-RUSH or (888) 352-7874. Some of the events listed below may direct you to a different contact number or Web site for more information.

• Allergies, Asthma and Chronic Sinus Problems, Oct. 21
• Relief from Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Oct. 20, 28 and Nov. 3
• Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment and Care, Oct. 27
• Prevention and Treatment of Stroke, Nov. 17
• Hematologic Malignancies and Cancer Integrative Medicine, Dec. 16
• The Facts About Pancreatic Cancer, Jan. 20
• The Culture of a Woman's Heart, Feb. 13
  

Allergies, Asthma and Chronic Sinus Problems in Children and Adults

Wednesday, Oct. 21
6 to 8 p.m.

Join physicians from Rush to learn about the symptoms and treatment of sinus disease, as well as the interrelated problems of allergies and asthma. Choose between a session focusing on children or one concerning adults.

Because space is limited, registration is required.

• By phone:
  Please call (888) 352-RUSH (888 352-7874) to register for this program or for more information.

• Online:

Free parking

Refreshments will be offered and free parking is available in the Rush parking garage accessed on Harrison St. Parking will be validated at the event.

Relief from Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Finding Your Way Through Treatment Options

Professional Building
Room 531 Herrick, Searle Conference Center
1725 W. Harrison St., Chicago
5 to 6 p.m.

Speakers

• Tuesday, Oct. 20: Vincent C. Traynelis, MD, University Neurosurgery at Rush
• Wednesday, Oct. 28: Harel Deutsch, MD, University Neurosurgery at Rush
• Tuesday, Nov. 3: Shaun T. O’Leary, MD, PhD, University Neurosurgery at Rush

This is an opportunity for patients with spinal stenosis to learn more about the management and treatment of their disease. Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is the most common reason for back surgery in people over the age of 65 in the United States. LSS is a sometimes painful condition caused by a gradual narrowing of the spinal canal. This narrowing of the spinal canal can impinge and put pressure on the nerve roots and spinal cord, causing pain and discomfort. Patients with lumbar spinal stenosis often notice pain in the buttocks or a pins and needles sensation in the thigh or leg that occurs when standing (extension) or walking. The discomfort is usually relieved by bending forward (flexion) or with sitting. In some cases, a patient will complain of leg pain and weakness without having any back pain. Symptoms often limit self-supporting daily activities, work, and social and recreational pursuits. Lack of activity can lead to obesity, depression and general physical deterioration. This educational event will help patients understand their disease and how to manage their condition. LSS patients will learn about available treatment options, including nonoperative therapy, traditional surgery and new minimally invasive technology.

Because space is limited, registration is required.

• By phone:
  Please call (888) 352-RUSH (888 352-7874) to register for this program or for more information.

• Online:

Free parking

Free parking is available in the Rush parking garage accessed on Harrison St. Parking will be validated at the event.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment and Care

Tuesday, Oct. 27
6 to 8 p.m.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment is often a combination of therapies designed around the individual. Experts at Rush, including a rheumatologist and an orthopedic surgeon specializing in the hand, wrist and elbow, will discuss their unique approach to treatment. Following the presentations, the speakers will be joined by a physical and an occupational therapist for a panel discussion on how they work together to maintain or increase quality of life for patients with RA.

Speakers:

• Andrew Ruthberg, MD, director or Rush Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinic
• Robert Wysocki, MD, private practice hand/wrist/elbow specialist with Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush

Because space is limited, registration is required.

• By phone:
  Please call (888) 352-RUSH (888 352-7874) to register for this program or for more information.

• Online:

Free parking

Refreshments will be offered and free parking is available in the Rush parking garage accessed on Harrison St. Parking will be validated at the event.

Prevention and Treatment of Stroke

Tuesday, Nov. 17
Screenings begin at 5 p.m. in Room 985
Talks from 6 to 8 p.m. in Room 976

Could you be at risk for stroke? Each year more than 700,000 Americans have a stroke . You can lower your risk of death or disability from stroke by knowing the warning signs and controlling the risk factors. Endovascular and stroke neurologists at Rush will educate you on stroke and nurses will provide a personal screening. Screenings will begin at 5 p.m. and will be first come, first served.

Topics and speakers:

• Primary Stroke Prevention - Yousef Mohammad, MD, stroke neurologist
• Stroke: Knowing the warning signs - Vivien Lee, MD, stroke neurologist
• TIA as a medical Emergency - Shyam Prabhakaran, MD, MS, stroke neurologist
• Stroke Treatment options - Michael Chen, MD, endovascular/vascular neurosurgery

Because space is limited, registration is required.

• By phone:
  Please call (888) 352-RUSH (888 352-7874) to register for this program or for more information.

• Online:

Free parking

Refreshments will be offered and free parking is available in the Rush parking garage accessed on Harrison St. Parking will be validated at the event.

Hematologic Malignancies and the Role of Cancer Integrative Medicine

Wednesday, Dec. 16
6 to 8 p.m.

Do you or a loved one have lymphoma, leukemia or myeloma? Join experts from Rush to learn about the latest medical treatments and clinical studies for these diseases. Also learn about how complementary therapies, when used in conjunction with traditional therapies, treat the emotional, psychosocial and spiritual effects of cancer, including nutrition and stress.

Speakers:

• Stephanie Gregory, MD, hematologist
• Janine Gauthier, PhD, psychologist

Because space is limited, registration is required.

• By phone:
  Please call (888) 352-RUSH (888 352-7874) to register for this program or for more information.

• Online:

Free parking

Refreshments will be offered and free parking is available in the Rush parking garage accessed on Harrison St. Parking will be validated at the event.

The Facts About Pancreatic Cancer: Risk Factors, Diagnosis and Treatment

Wednesday, Jan. 20
6 to 8 p.m.

Pancreatic cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the United States, and it is important to be aware of risk factors and the warning signs in order to be diagnosed early. Join the medical experts from the Coleman Foundation Comprehensive Clinic for Gastrointestinal Cancers at Rush to learn about risk factors, symptoms and the latest treatments for pancreatic cancer.

Speakers:

• Prevention, Screening and Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer, Abhitabh Patil, MD, interventional gastroenterologist
• The Use of Radiation in Treating Pancreatic Cancer, Ross Abrams, MD, radiation oncologist
• Surgical Options in the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer, Keith Millikan, MD, general surgeon

Because space is limited, registration is required.

• By phone:
  Please call (888) 352-RUSH (888 352-7874) to register for this program or for more information.

• Online:

Free parking

Refreshments will be offered and free parking is available in the Rush parking garage accessed on Harrison St. Parking will be validated at the event.

The Culture of a Woman's Heart

Saturday, Feb. 13
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Join womens heart experts at Rush for our annual program that outlines your individual risk factors based on your ethnicity and explains how you can be proactive about your heart health.

• By phone:
  Please call (888) 352-RUSH (888 352-7874) to register for this program or for more information.

• Online:

Free parking

Refreshments will be offered and free parking is available in the Rush parking garage accessed on Harrison St. Parking will be validated at the event.

RUSH Generations is a comprehensive program designed to help older adults and family caregivers achieve better health and well being.

*Unless noted otherwise, Rush Generations programs are held at Rush University Medical Center, Searle Conference Center, 5th floor (Elevator II, Professional Building), 1725 W. Harrison St, Chicago, Ill.