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Research
Hospital patients who have methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) can prevent future infections by following a standard bathing protocol after discharge, according to research results published in the Feb. 14 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
Innovation, Patient Care
Amazing new devices and technology are transforming cardiac care. Doctors at each of the Rush hospitals discuss these innovations and how they benefit patients.
Innovation, Patient Care
Rush University Medical Center is the first hospital in Illinois to use a new device that helps patients to get back on their feet in as little as two hours — rather than the typical recovery period of 6 to 10 hours — after cardiac electrophysiology procedures such as cardiac ablation for atrial fibrillation.
Research
A study led by researchers from Rush University Medical Center has found that education does not play a role in when the dementia starts or how fast it progresses.
Awards & Recognitions, Innovation
Rush has received the HIMSS Davies Award in recognition of its use of electronic health records to improve quality of care and increase efficiency.
Research
Older adults who move more than average may preserve more of their memory and thinking skills than people who are less active than average, a study has found.
Community
The Rush Surplus Project, which donates excess hospital food to those in need, is expanding to directly assist Rush patients with food insecurity.
Awards & Recognitions, College of Nursing
Rush University College of Nursing ranks 4th nationwide for graduate nursing programs in U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 Best Online Programs.
Patient Care
Rush University Medical Center is just the third health care provider in the country to achieve the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society’s (HIMSS) Stage 7 for the Adoption Model for Analytics Maturity (AMAM), which is awarded to hospitals that have demonstrated they possess the infrastructure, processes, technology and leadership necessary to be able to
Patient Care
Learn about how Rush’s experts are tackling various substance use issues.
