Stories with tag: "Health Equity"
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
Community
Live Healthy Chicago Announces Second Round of Grantees
Final grant recipients receiving support from the $5 million Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation donation will continue to address COVID-19 challenges in Black and Latinx communities.
COVID-19
Connect Chicago Initiative Expands Community COVID-19 Testing
As cases continue to rises across U.S., a new partnership between CDPH, Rush University Medical Center, and Esperanza Health Centers aims to redouble testing efforts in communities that need it most.
Community
Rush University College of Nursing Part of Major Downtown Chicago Development Project
The college helped plan a wellness clinic for ‘Assemble Chicago’ affordable Loop housing project.
Mental & Behavioral Health
Reflections on Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-informed care transforms patient care and the providers who deliver it.
COVID-19
Rush Collaborates With Malcolm X College to Train COVID-19 Vaccine Ambassadors
Free course offered to Chicago community members in English and Spanish
Community
Rush University Faculty Member Presents at Puerto Rican/Latinx Health Summit
Lisa Sanchez-Johnsen, PhD, speaks about her research around Puerto Rican-Centered Obesity during event
LGBTQ+
Rush Affirm Center Condemns Arkansas’ Bill Against Gender-Affirming Care
Recent legislation is a direct assault on an already-marginalized community
'The White Guys' vs. 'The Janitors'
My life-changing encounter with racial microaggression
Pregnancy & Childbirth
Focusing on Black Maternal Health
Achieving Black maternal health requires health care to value Black moms
