Rush University System for Health

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We’re pleased to welcome Matt Walsh, who joins RUSH as executive vice president and chief operating officer. Walsh is responsible for operations across RUSH, including RUSH University Medical Center, RUSH Oak Park Hospital, RUSH Copley Medical Center and RUSH Health. In addition to operations, Matt will lead and enable systemization and continued integration across corporate services.

As a nonprofit organization, RUSH relies on support from philanthropic partners to fulfill our mission. We are grateful and honored to be recognized as a “Health System High Performer” and “Overall High Performer” in the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy’s 2023 Report on Giving. Thank you to our philanthropic donors, volunteers, community members and staff who help to elevate philanthropy at RUSH toward achieving this prestigious external recognition.

It's International Pronouns Day, highlighting the importance of respecting, sharing and educating each other about personal pronouns. RUSH is handing out pronoun "toppers" for our employee badges to help start the conversation and foster an inclusive environment for staff members, students and patients.

State-of-the-art linear accelerators at RUSH deliver fast, ultra-precise cancer treatments with no side effects or recovery time. "It's a huge leap forward for radiation therapy," says RUSH radiation oncologist Gaurav Marwaha, MD. https://rsh.md/43Wo8r6