Food & Nutrition
Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet
Is a plant-based diet really that healthy? A cardiologist — and vegan — weighs in
Heart Health
What Is Lipoprotein(a)?
One in five Americans has an elevated level of lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), which can lead to blood clots and stroke
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Community
Rush Makes First Impact Investment
Rush University Medical Center will invest more than $6 million over the next three years to revitalize neighborhoods on the West Side of Chicago
Children’s Health
About Rush University Children's Hospital
Learn more about its family-centered approach to patient care
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Patient Stories
Craig's Story
Meet Craig Falkenthal, who had open-heart surgery at Rush more than five years ago
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Heart Health
Meet Bad Cholesterol's Trouble-Making Sidekick
There's more to cholesterol levels than HDL and LDL: Meet lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a)
Children’s Health
Helping Kids Get Healthy Sleep
Creating good sleep habits will enable your entire family to rest easier