Patient Stories

Active again after ‘life-changing’ partial knee replacement

Alejandro Alvarado needed a new kidney. Kara Allen had one she wanted to share.

Why I chose to have robotic hip replacement surgery at 49

Video visit with a Rush nurse practitioner leads to lifesaving emergency operation

A dedicated grandmother speaks up and seeks treatment for pelvic organ prolapse 

Finding relief and confidence after years of hearing loss

My experience with a high-risk pregnancy during the pandemic, including why I chose to get the COVID-19 vaccine

Epilepsy doesn’t have to stand in the way of a healthy pregnancy

How quick intervention helped Chanel Smith recover from a post-COVID blood clot

A patient with a fighting spirit, and a team of Rush heart experts, tackles advanced heart disease