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and your family
Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, offers an ongoing series of community events led by experts at Rush.
Registration is requested for most events. To register please call the Rush physician referral service at: (888) 352-RUSH (888 352-7874). Some of the events listed below may direct you to a different contact number or Web site for more information.
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To provide our patients with the best possible care, Rush is renovating facilities on our campus. Beginning late spring and continuing until the end of 2008, traffic on Harrison Street will be rerouted between Ashland Avenue and Paulina Street. To learn more click here or download a PDF of the map and instructions. Please allow extra time for your trip to Rush.
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Diabetes and Erectile Dysfunction
Wednesday, November 19
10:30 a.m. to noon
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is an unrecognized and under-discussed complication of diabetes in men. During this lecture, a urologist and endocrinologist will talk about the prevention and treatment of ED in diabetics.
Please register
Because space is limited, registration is required.
- By phone:
Please call (888) 352-RUSH (888 352-7874) to register for this program or for more information.
Free parking
Refreshments will be offered and free parking is available in the Rush parking garage accessed on Harrison St. Parking will be validated at the event.
Advances in Treating Parkinson’s Disease
Tuesday, Dec. 2
6 to 8 p.m.
Room 994 Armour Academic Center
600 South Paulina St., Chicago
Tremors, rigid necks and limbs, and loss of movement control are all physical impairments that sufferers of Parkinson’s disease struggle with each day. Neuroscientists at Rush are on the leading edge of research and treatments; join these experts at Rush as they explain promising gene therapy studies and surgical interventions, including deep brain stimulation, for Parkinson’s.
Please register
Because space is limited, registration is required.
- By phone:
Please call (888) 352-RUSH (888 352-7874) to register for this program or for more information.
Free parking
Refreshments will be offered and free parking is available in the Rush parking garage accessed on Harrison St. Parking will be validated at the event.
Everything You Wanted To Know About Hemorrhoids But Were Afraid To Ask
Thursday, December 11
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
This lecture will answer some frequently asked questions about hemorrhoids to help you better understand what causes this common disorder and how to prevent it. Experts from Rush will also discuss exciting advances in treatment, including the HTS Doppler-Guided Hemorrhoid Treatment System, a minimally invasive technique for treating hemorrhoids.
Please register
Because space is limited, registration is required.
- By phone:
Please call (888) 352-RUSH (888 352-7874) to register for this program or for more information.
Free parking
Refreshments will be offered and free parking is available in the Rush parking garage accessed on Harrison St. Parking will be validated at the event.
Research and Innovation for Spine, Back and Neck Treatments
Wednesday, Jan. 28
6 to 8 p.m.
Room 994 Armour Academic Center
600 South Paulina St., Chicago
As both physicians and researchers, experts at the Spine and Back Center at Rush are involved in multiple clinical studies to test the effectiveness and safety of new therapies and medical devices, as well as to expand scientific knowledge. Join specialists in orthopedic and neurologic surgery to learn about the current clinical research trials at Rush. They will also discuss the latest advances in spine procedures and interventions that are helping patients relieve pain, maximize function and improve the quality of their lives.
Please register
Because space is limited, registration is required.
- By phone:
Please call (888) 352-RUSH (888 352-7874) to register for this program or for more information.
Free parking
Refreshments will be offered and free parking is available in the Rush parking garage accessed on Harrison St. Parking will be validated at the event.
The Culture of a Woman’s Heart
Saturday, Feb. 21
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Searle Conference Center
Room 542, 1725 W. Harrison St.
You may be aware that heart disease affects women differently than men, but did you know that ethnicity can create additional risk factors? Join women’s heart experts at Rush for an informative program that will outline your individual risk factors based on your ethnicity and explain how you can be proactive about your heart health. Breakout sessions for African-American, Asian, Caucasian and Latina groups will follow the main presentation. Lunch will be served.
Please register
Because space is limited, registration is required.
- By phone:
Please call (888) 352-RUSH (888 352-7874) to register for this program or for more information.
Free parking
Refreshments will be offered and free parking is available in the Rush parking garage accessed on Harrison St. Parking will be validated at the event.
*Unless noted otherwise, Rush Generations programs are held at Rush University Medical Center, Searle Conference Center, 5th floor (Elevator II, Professional Building), 1725 W. Harrison St, Chicago, Ill.
RUSH Generations is a comprehensive program designed to help older adults and family caregivers achieve better health and well being.
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