Living in a disadvantaged neighborhood may increase your risk of developing dementia, according to newly published research in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. “Most studies show associations on an individual level, whereas the Chicago Health and Aging Project study shows an association on the community level,” says Pankaja Desai, PhD, lead investigator and assistant professor at Rush University.
Rush University Medical Center
Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois 116,650 followers
About us
Rush University Medical Center is an academic medical center that includes a 671-bed hospital serving adults and children, the 61-bed Johnston R. Bowman Health Center and Rush University. Rush University is home to one of the first medical colleges in the Midwest and one of the nation's top-ranked nursing colleges, as well as graduate programs in allied health, health systems management and biomedical research. The medical center also offers more than 70 highly selective residency and fellowship programs in medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties. For more than 170 years, Rush has been leading the way in developing innovative and often life-saving treatments. Today, Rush is a thriving center for basic and clinical research, with physicians and scientists involved in hundreds of research projects developing and testing the effectiveness and safety of new therapies and medical devices. In addition to its mission in patient care, education and research, Rush maintains a strong commitment to the community. Rush reaches out to the Chicago community through such offerings as the Rush Community Services Initiatives Program, an umbrella for several student-led outreach programs designed to address the social and health care needs of residents in neighboring communities.
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https://www.rush.edu
External link for Rush University Medical Center
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- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Specialties
- health care, medical education, nursing education, health sciences education, cancer care, heart care, neurological sciences, neurosurgery, high-risk obstetrics, transplant, primary care, orthopedics, bone and joint care, and spine care
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1620 W Harrison St
Chicago, Illinois 60612, US
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Join us on May 2 and 3 for the 2025 RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Symposium. The Chicago event is for oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, pathologists and allied health care providers seeking the latest innovations and integrated approaches in head and neck cancer care. Learn more and register at https://cvent.me/Ady2dR
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Rush's CEO is among the elite group of 50 people who STAT News says are “shaping the future of health and life sciences across biotech, medicine, health care, policy and health tech.” Dr. Omar Lateef is the only president and CEO of an academic medical center to appear on the wide-ranging 2025 STATUS list of health care industry influencers. He earned the honor following an in-depth report about Rush’s commitment to health equity and innovate approach. STAT describes STATUS 2025 as a “product of a months-long (and sometimes painstaking) nomination and judging process involving editors and reporters at STAT," adding that “this year’s selections also reflect the leaders and powerbrokers of a new era in Washington.” Read more: https://rsh.md/4cLVI9C
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In partnership with Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network, we celebrated the dedication of the Rush Donor Memorial Wall last week following a ceremony honoring organ donation heroes and their families. The memorial recognizes the selfless individuals who gave the gift of life at Rush — with names to be added annually — and reinforces our deep commitment to organ donation and transplantation.
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Rush's Skull Base Surgery Program brings together a team of ENT surgeons, neurosurgeons and other specialists to solve difficult and rare tumors. https://rsh.md/4iPL5Vg
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Lorenzo Muñoz, MD, a neurosurgeon at RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center, explains how he collaborates with a team of experts to provide some of the best care and support. https://rsh.md/44u9J9z #BrainTumorCare #Neurosurgery
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Attitude is everything: That’s what Sherry Koppel has learned in her 25 years living with Parkinson’s disease. With the expert care of Christopher Goetz, MD, she found hope, resilience and a purpose — raising critical funds for Parkinson’s research. Read more about Sherry and her unwavering commitment to give back: https://rsh.md/3GoCFpt
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Black women are more likely to experience serious pregnancy-related complications and die in childbirth compared to white women. The Chicago Sun-Times spoke to Rush OB/GYN Robin L. Jones, MD, and cardiologist Rupa Mehta Sanghani, MD, about the disparities and what can be done to address them.
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Chicago Bulls star Lonzo Ball’s return to the court was made possible by a meniscus transplant performed by Brian Cole, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Rush. Last week, Ball met with the family of the donor whose gift gave him a second chance. Watch the full story on WGN-TV: https://rsh.md/3E9WiRH
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"People ask what they can do to slow down how quickly Parkinson’s is progressing," says neurologist Jori Fleisher, MD, "or how they can reduce their risk of Parkinson’s dementia." The answer to both, she says, is exercise.