We address barriers to health and wellness by providing a variety of innovative programs and services that support patients, caregivers, and community members.
Near West Side, Chicago
Joined January 2018
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RUSH Social Work and Community Health retweeted
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued an Excessive Heat Warning from noon Monday to Tuesday 10pm due to dangerously hot conditions.
More than 250 Cooling Center locations have been activated and are open through Wednesday for residents to find relief from the heat.
ALT Excessive Heat Warning graphic for the City of Chicago.
ALT List of tips to stay safe in extreme heat, provided by the City of Chicago.
RUSH Social Work and Community Health retweeted
Yesterday was #Medicaid’s 59th birthday! 🎂
Before Medicaid, there was little to no safety net for families who couldn’t get health coverage. Today, nearly 150 million people across the country are covered by these programs! Learn more at cms.gov
#healthequity
RUSH Social Work and Community Health retweeted
Love without limits. Care without exceptions. 🌈
#ChicagoPride #Pride
ALT Group of Rush staff members smiling and wearing colorful attire at the Chicago Pride parade, surrounded by vibrant balloons and rainbow flags.
ALT Group of Rush staff members participating in the Chicago Pride parade, adorned with vibrant balloons. The scene features a sunny day with some buildings and trees in the background.
ALT Two Rush staff members smiling at the Chicago Pride Parade, adorned with rainbow-themed accessories including hats, leis, and sunglasses, standing in front of a colorful background of multicolored balloons. One person gestures a peace sign with their hand.
ALT Group of Rush staff members holding a banner that reads "Love without limits. Care without exceptions."
RUSH Social Work and Community Health retweeted
🚀Exciting news! The Coalition for Social Work and Health has launched a new website!
🌟 Visit us at socialworkandhealth.org to learn more about our work in transforming healthcare, improving health, and advancing health equity.
🗝️#socialworkisKEY
RUSH Social Work and Community Health retweeted
👩💻 WEBINAR | @RushMedical's Caring for Caregivers (C4C) Program invites #caregivers to join @BCPlaybook for its webinar 6/20 at 2pm ET and learn about the C4C model from those with experience, program outcomes, lessons on tailoring the program & more: ow.ly/eq5W50Si9YX
RUSH Social Work and Community Health retweeted
✨New Issue Brief Alert! ✨
We're excited to share our latest insights on health care social work with aging populations. Dive into the challenges and solutions here: rb.gy/pkma21
#Healthcare #SocialWork #AgingPopulation #ElderCare #socialworkisKEY 🗝️
RUSH Social Work and Community Health retweeted
🚨 Webinar Alert 🚨
Check out the following webinar on updates to Medicare reimbursement for evidence-based health promotion programs TOMORROW from 1-2 PM ET!
tinyurl.com/37w8c8y2
We hope to see you there!
#socialworkisKEY
RUSH Social Work and Community Health retweeted
#TransDayofRemembrance honors transgender people who lost their lives in acts of anti-transgender violence. Ally Vertigan, MDiv, chaplain at @rushcancer, reflects on what we can carry forward from the occasion.
RUSH Social Work and Community Health retweeted
“Don’t be afraid to ask if somebody needs help”: Brian Nickerson, LCSW, a psychotherapist at the RUSH Center for Clinical Wellness, debunks some common myths around suicide and what to do if someone you know expresses suicidal thoughts and feelings. #SuicidePrevention
RUSH Social Work and Community Health retweeted
RUSH social workers are backing a bill that aims to expand access to mental health services and more for Medicare beneficiaries. rsh.md/3t0gQGl
RUSH Social Work and Community Health retweeted
🙋 Wanting to learn more on how #SocialWorkIsKEY to patient-centered palliative care?
Check out the article below to learn more! buff.ly/47rBWNu
RUSH Social Work and Community Health retweeted
📸: Rep. Danny Davis and @RushSWCH's Robyn Golden at a press conference celebrating the introduction of H.R. 4638!
Check out how this bill could support the future of clinical social work: chasci.org/cswh-policy-engag…
RUSH Social Work and Community Health retweeted
THANK YOU to @RepDannyDavis & @RepJenKiggans for introducing the Integrating Social Workers Across Health Care Settings Act! This bill would:
🏥support clinical social workers
💵lower costs of care
❤️improve health outcomes
Learn more & take action: chasci.org/cswh-action
RUSH Social Work and Community Health retweeted
Memory changes can be scary, but forgetfulness doesn't necessarily equal #Alzheimers disease. RUSH geriatrician @MBednarczykMD explains 10 cognitive and behavioral changes to watch for that could be early indicators. #ENDALZ rsh.md/3Xjo82R
RUSH Social Work and Community Health retweeted
Equality is at the heart of RUSH's mission.
#PrideMonth rsh.md/3Xai5O2
RUSH Social Work and Community Health retweeted
Always remember that having at least one accepting adult can lower an LGBTQ young person’s odds of suicide risk by 40%.
Be that one adult.
RUSH Social Work and Community Health retweeted
Today is #WEAAD. #OlderAdults throughout the U.S. lose an estimated $2.6 billion annually due to elder financial abuse & exploitation. Elder abuse also creates health care and legal costs for our society. However, we can change this. Learn more: ow.ly/YrvK50OOkqA.
RUSH Social Work and Community Health retweeted
💃 Steppin’ into summer at RUSH. In celebration of #OlderAmericansMonth, RUSH Generations recently hosted a health fair with Steppin’ dance classes, screenings and valuable health information and resources for the community.
RUSH Social Work and Community Health retweeted
🌈 RUSH Copley Medical Center staff members and their families marched in Aurora's Pride Parade on Sunday, spreading the message that RUSH leads with love. rush.edu/lead-love #PrideMonth
