⚾ RUSH University Children's Hospital patients, families and staff members had a ball during a visit from Chicago White Sox player Nicky Lopez and his wife, Sydney. RUSH pediatric nurses also enjoyed a special breakfast from them in honor of #NursesWeek . Thank you, White Sox Charities!

In celebration of National Nurses Week, Nicky and Sydney Lopez visited children and families at RUSH University Medical Center to deliver White Sox toys and breakfast to the medical staff! 🩺❤️

New COVID variants nicknamed FLiRT make up a growing portion of COVID cases in the U.S. Even though current vaccines target other variants, they can still help protect against hospitalization, says RUSH infectious disease expert Shivanjali Shankaran, MD.
nbcchicago.com/news/coronavir…

Looking for primary care with an extra-personal touch? RUSH Concierge Medicine is a new, membership-based service featuring a dedicated personal physician available to patients round-the-clock, every day of the week. rsh.md/3JW8YdX

Heading to the ASCO annual meeting in Chicago? Drop by RUSH's informational booth (34097) to learn more about our cancer oncology services and how to join our team. #ASCO24 runs from May 31 to June 4 at McCormick Place. conferences.asco.org/am/attend

Using artificial sweeteners in your water may come with unexpected health risks. RUSH neurologist Laurel Cherian, MD, explains and offers flavor-filled alternatives. #StrokeMonth

Tune in and you might see your favorite RUSH doc on TV!

📸 @Fox32Chicago and @sylviapereztv talk IVF, featuring Dr. Rinehart

📸 @abc7chicago and Leah Hope discussing measles with Dr. Shankaran

📸 @ontheblockchi and @bpopetv on preventive HIV medications with Dr. Haider

Screen time and child development: RUSH experts Louis Kraus, MD, and Anne Hoffmann, PhD, talk to FOX 32 News and help debunk the myth of #VirtualAutism and its connection to screen time. fox32chicago.com/news/did-i-cau…

It’s #NursesWeek , and nothing says “Thank you!” like free burritos! RUSH NICU nurses are featured in Chipotle' “real food for real heroes” campaign — serving up more than $1 million in free burritos to health care workers this week.

🩸 Yikes! Seeing blood in your urine is scary, but what does it mean? RUSH urologist Gary Steinberg, MD, explains.

Deep brain stimulation acts like a pacemaker for the brain, helping lessen motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease. Lauren Petty speaks with RUSH neurosurgeon Sepehr Sani, MD, about the technology. nbcchicago.com/top-videos-hom…

Paul Casey, MD, chief medical officer at Rush University Medical Center, joins the Becker's Hospital Review Healthcare Upside/Down podcast to discuss fluctuations in hospital margins and their impact on the future of value-based care. beckershospitalreview.com/podcasts/podca…

Survivors of sexual assault need sensitive, expert care after such a traumatic event. That's where RUSH’s sexual assault nurse examiners step in. #NursesWeek rsh.md/3Qy13XX

RUSH nurses set the standard for excellence. Their dedication, skill and compassion make a profound difference in the lives of our patients.

Thank you, nurses. We are beyond grateful for all that you do.

#NursesWeek

Don’t delay: Sign up for the Soldier Field 10 today! The May 25 race, which offers both 10K and 10-mile courses with skyline views along Lake Michigan, benefits Road Home Program. Register at soldierfield10.com before prices increase on May 12. #SF10

Reggae legend Bob Marley was only 36 when he died from a rare form of #melanoma .

#SkinCancer is often deadlier when it's found in people with dark skin, so know your risks: rsh.md/4b0cP5G

#SkinCancer AwarenessMonth

🧠 Headaches are not always the main symptom of a brain tumor.

📱 Cell phones aren’t to blame for brain tumors, based on current evidence.

💪 More people are surviving brain tumors.

More facts about #BrainTumors : rsh.md/4bqL9a5

Have you had a #SkinCheck ?

Find out if you need one: rsh.md/3y1Pe61

#SkinCancerAwarenessMonth

A new food pantry in RUSH's emergency department allows patients facing food insecurity to access free produce and shelf-stable foods, supporting their recovery and well-being. beckershospitalreview.com/health-equity/…

“Alzheimer’s” and “dementia” are often used interchangeably, but they're not the same. RUSH Memory Clinic Director Zoe Arvanitakis, MD, explains the differences as well as causes and risk factors for each in an interview with Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons. rsh.md/4bnOy9q