Stories with tag: "Health Equity"

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Rush Brings COVID-19 Vaccine to Areas in Need

Daily special clinics help share information and protection from the virus
Community vaccine efforts
Health Equity

Rush Helps Bring Food to Neighbors of Closed Grocer

Staff jumps in to support West Garfield Park residents
People hand out fresh food
Health Equity

Rush, UChicago Forming Health Equity Research Network

$20M grant awarded by NIH to address chronic diseases related to unequal access
Patient and provider at church health event
Community

Rush University System for Health Invests Millions in Health Equity

Groundbreaking strategy aims to reduce neighborhood life expectancy gaps
Darlene Hightower at a health equity event
Community

Reimagining Careers in Health Care

Rush’s REACH program leads STEM education on Chicago’s West Side
MedStem participant at a construction site
Community

Rush University Medical Center Leads the Way in Community Investing

Rush invests in West Side businesses, non-profit organizations and others often underserved by the financial services sector
Aerial view of the Rush tower
Community

Rush Boot Camp Helps Pre-Med Students Achieve
University

Rush University, IIT Partner on Equitable Health Care Design

Collaboration focused on innovative, community-centered health care delivery; launch event scheduled for Sept. 28.
Physician and patient
Community

New Women’s Substance Abuse Recovery Home on Chicago’s West Side

Circle Urban Ministries builds the St. Josephine Bakhita Recovery Home with support from Rush University Medical Center’s impact investments
Community

West Side United Gives Community a Seat at the Table

Developed by Rush University Medical Center, the organization now serves the unique needs of Chicago's West Side