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Patient Care, College of Health Sciences
The novel coronavirus pandemic is testing the limits of health care systems while also stretching thin the ranks of respiratory therapists, skilled professionals who were in short supply already. At Rush University Me…
Research
In April 2020, the nonprofit research institute RTI surveyed more than 2,000 Americans to capture their awareness of COVID-19, their understanding of how the virus is transmitted and their levels of support for potent…
Awards & Recognitions, RUSH Medical College
Congratulations to Niyi Soetan, rising M3, on his election as a regional director for region 2 of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA). In this role, Soetan will oversee a regional executive board of 11 mem…
Research
New data suggests that asthma is associated with longer time on ventilators for hospitalized younger patients with COVID-19. Patients with COVID-19 between the ages of 20 and 59 years old who also had asthma needed a… Related News View All News…
Alumni, College of Nursing
The summer is off to a busy start at RUSH University as we continue to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic. While this has been a challenging time for everyone, we have much to be proud of at RUSH. Our students, fa… Related News View All News…
Community, RUSH Medical College
When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived to Chicago in March, students across Rush University were eager to find ways to help their neighbors, fellow health care workers and the most vulnerable members of our community. Qui… Related News View All News…
Research, RUSH Medical College
Spine surgeons across the world are experiencing effects of COVID-19, including canceled procedures, changes in clinical roles, anxiety and risk of exposure to the disease themselves due to insufficient protective equ…
Patient Care
In the early 2000s, Dino Rumoro, DO, MPH, had a vision for what an emergency department could be, and needed to be. When the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks took place, Rumoro was only a little more than three months into… Related News View All News…
Awards & Recognitions, College of Nursing
College of Nursing Associate Professor Janice Odiaga, DNP, CPNP has been elected to the Institute of Medicine Chicago (IOMC) 2020-2021 Board of Directors. She will be representing Rush University on the board, helping…
Research
Rush University Medical Center researchers are conducting a study to determine the percentage of Chicago first responders who have antibodies to the COVID-19 virus and determine which occupations are at the highest ri… Related News View All News…