Rush University Medical Center

05/12/2025

Women account for more than half of all stroke cases, and strokes are among the leading causes of death for women in the U.S. Rush neurologist Sarah Song, MD, explains the symptoms and risk factors.

7 facts women should know to prevent and recognize stroke

04/29/2025

If it takes you forever to fold and put away that laundry, you're not alone. Rush psychologist Laura Bradley, PhD, tells CBS Chicago why procrastination is so common and how to overcome it.

Watch the full interview: https://rsh.md/44HviUf

04/24/2025

When Karen’s kidneys started failing, her brother Scott didn’t think twice — he got tested to be her donor. This is their story.

Read more of their story: https://rsh.md/42UkPUd

04/22/2025

Do you need a kidney transplant? Or do you know someone who needs one? In this free program, you’ll learn effective tools and tips for finding a living kidney donor. You’ll also hear living donor recipients and living donors share their stories. Register at nkfi.org/big-ask and join us on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rush University Medical Center.

04/09/2025

When his Parkinson's disease symptoms forced Wayne Janovsky to retire, he committed to being “the best I can be for as long as I can be.”

Wayne Janovsky challenges himself with exercise to slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease

03/18/2025

Rush primary care physician Susan Lopez, MD, highlights the importance of having a diverse staff of physicians and nurses during an appearance on WTTW News.

Since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in 2023, diversity is in decline at medical schools nationwide.